Utah’s walk-on-turned-starter with real edge
Kepa Gaison earned his way from walk-on punter to starting linebacker at Utah, and that kind of climb usually signals toughness, buy-in, and a coach’s trust. In the 2009 season, he played in 13 games with 10 starts, posting 44 tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss, and 4.0 sacks, plus a reputation for showing up in big spots. The differentiator here is grit: he wasn’t just on the roster, he grew into a meaningful defensive piece. If you want a relentless, team-first linebacker with production and backstory, he’s your guy.
