#44
Sione Motuapuaka
Returning to Utah for 2026
R-Jr. · Las Vegas, Nev. → Bishop Gorman HS
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Sione Motuapuaka
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Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Utah
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive tackle · Utah
Returning around him
- 14% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 3 Utah players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -3 net (17 in / 20 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
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #9049
Peaked at #9049 this season.
Background
2025: Played in six games as a reserve contributor. High School: Three-star recruit out of Bishop Gorman HS. Ranked second on the team with 40 tackles (21 TFL, 2.0 sacks) as a senior in 2024, along with one forced fumble and a recovery. Helped the Gaels win their fourth straight state title as a...