Lava Vailahi
Lava Vailahi is a three-star recruit from Salt Lake City, UT, out of West (No. 2,948 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Utah State's 8 games this season.
Where Vailahi comes from
- Salt Lake City, UT
- West
- About 50 miles from Maverik Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,948 in the 2025 class.
- On the Utah State roster since 2025
Where Vailahi fits
Utah State lists 30 defensive backs this season.
Utah State defensive backs with a game this season
Utah State is 3-5. Next: vs Fresno State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From West
Also from Salt Lake City, UT
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bronco Mendenhall
Pass share
49.5%
260 pass / 265 run
Plays / game
65.6
8 games
Team sack rate
7.7%
286 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Utah State -- now still projected as a developmental piece in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
DevelopingThree-star HS recruit
Utah State has produced 9 All-Conference defensive backs. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013.
Two seasons at Utah State
- 2026 Utah State MendenhallYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Utah State MendenhallYear 1 · Games –
- High school WestSalt Lake City, UT · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 2,948 in the 2025 class. Signed with Utah State.Also from West: Brian Tapu (San José State), Dallas Vakalahi (Penn State), Nuku Mafi (Purdue) and 4 more.
2025
- Signed with Utah StateThree-star, out of West