Utah Utes#- · DT Junior Tafuna
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- Former player
Junior Tafuna played DT for Utah. In the 2024 season he had 31 tackles, 0.5 sacks and 1 interception over 10 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Junior Tafuna career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UTAH | 10 | 31 | 0.5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | UTAH | 8 | 17 | 1.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | UTAH | 11 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | UTAH | 11 | 33 | 4.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 40 | 108 | 7.5 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Season totals, 2021 to 2024. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Junior Tafuna: Utah DT profile and stats
Junior Tafuna is a DT for Utah. This profile tracks Junior Tafuna's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Utah roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Utah sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Junior Tafuna in the news
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Junior Tafuna play for?
Junior Tafuna plays for Utah at DT.
What position does Junior Tafuna play?
Junior Tafuna is a DT for Utah.