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Taniela Pepa
Returning to Utah for 2026
R-Jr. · South Jordan, Utah → Bingham HS
via utahutes.com ↗This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.
Taniela Pepa
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
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 #9050
Peaked at #9050 this season.
Background
2025: Was a member of the active roster but did not see game action. Personal: Son of Mele and Taniela Pepa...has four siblings...brother, Simote, spent four years as a defensive tackle on the Utah football team...plans on majoring in Communications.