Utah’s viral 5-foot-11, 317-pound “rhino” TE who brings brute-force utility
Taulanga is a rare chess piece for Utah: in the 2025 season he appeared in nine games, started once, and caught 2 passes for 3 yards, while also being used heavily as a blocker and even on defense; in 2026, Utah listed him as a sophomore TE and he started vs. Idaho and played in all three phases, including a tackle on defense. His calling card is sheer mass, surprising mobility for a 317-pound tight end, and a willingness to do the dirty work in Utah’s physical package sets. He looks less like a traditional stat-sheet TE and more like a tone-setter who can fit a hard-nosed, role-specific offense.
