#55
Mataalii Benjamin
Returning to Utah for 2026
Lehi, Utah → Lehi HS
via utahutes.com ↗Mataalii Benjamin
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Morgan Scalley
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Utah
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Utah
Returning around him
- 68% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 3 Utah players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -4 net (17 in / 21 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Utah · Last season: 11-2 (AP #15) · Talent rank #44 · 2026 recruiting class #27
Background
Prior to Utah: Ranked as a four-star offensive lineman by 247Sports and a three-star prep by Rivals. Ranked as the No. 21 tackle nationally and the No. 7 recruit from Utah in the 2026 cycle by 247Sports. Blocked for an offense that threw for 1,923 yards and rushed for 1,547 yards in 2025. Started...
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