Sam Utu
6′5″ · 325 lb · Orange, CA · Orange Lutheran
Where he comes from
- Orange, CA
- Orange Lutheran
- About 1,200 miles from Gerald J. Ford Stadium
- Four-star recruit, No. 398 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8969.
Where he fits
SMU lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
SMU offensive linemen with a game this season
His line is 25th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number, not his).
SMU’s week
- RecordSMU is 5-1, No. 23 in the AP poll (week 8).
- Next gameat Syracuse · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
From Orange Lutheran
Also from Orange, CA
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
SMU in the news
- Tyren Polley Jr. out for season
The Dallas Morning News Oct 20 - 4-star EDGE David Dotson commits to SMU
On3 Oct 11
Where to follow him
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for SMU -- now graded as All-Conference caliber.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
All-Conference caliberFour-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 25th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
SMU has produced 9 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Joined SMU in 2026
- 2026 SMU LashleeYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with SMU in 2026 as a 4-star recruit, No. 398 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with SMU in the 2026 class, a 4-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with SMU4-star out of Orange Lutheran