Utah Utes#51 · DT Karson Kaufusi
85 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-6
- Weight
- 305 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Holladay, UT
Karson Kaufusi is a DT (#51) for Utah, from Holladay, UT. In the 2026 season he has 8 tackles and 1 sack over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 14
Sacks 17
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 11
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 15
Efficiency
Tackles per game 12
Sack rate 17
Coverage 10
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 14
Havoc rate 15
Measurables
Height 20
Weight 19
Frame 19
Experience 10
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- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
8
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
2.5
Tackles for loss
2
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Karson Kaufusi career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UTAH | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | UTAH | 6 | 13 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 10 | 21 | 1.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
0
10
14
22
47
10
34
9
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at Iowa State | W 31-17 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Utah State | W 33-0 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Arkansas | W 43-10 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | vs Idaho | W 66-14 | 3 | 1 |
Career timeline
- NowUtah DT: #51
- ClassSophomore
- HometownHolladay, UT
Karson Kaufusi: Utah DT profile and stats
Karson Kaufusi is a DT (#51) for Utah, from Holladay, UT. This profile tracks Karson Kaufusi's season stats, skill ratings 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.
Karson Kaufusi in the news
All newsPreviewKansas at Utah: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Kansas visits Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Kickoff is 10:15 PM ET, on ESPN.2026-10-07RecapUtah beat Iowa State 31-17 (Week 4, 2026)Utah beat Iowa State 31-17 at Jack Trice Stadium. Now Utah is 4-0, 1-0 in Big 12 play, and Iowa State is 2-2, 0-1 in Big 12 play.2026-09-26RecapUtah beat Utah State 33-0 (Week 3, 2026)Utah beat Utah State 33-0 at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Now Utah is 3-0, and Utah State is 0-3.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Karson Kaufusi play for?
Karson Kaufusi plays for Utah, wearing #51 at DT.
What position does Karson Kaufusi play?
Karson Kaufusi is a DT for Utah.
How tall is Karson Kaufusi?
Karson Kaufusi is 6-6 and weighs 305 lb.
What year is Karson Kaufusi in?
Karson Kaufusi is listed as a sophomore on the Utah roster.
Where is Karson Kaufusi from?
Karson Kaufusi is from Holladay, UT.
How many tackles does Karson Kaufusi have?
Karson Kaufusi has 8 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.