PJ Takitaki
Freshman defensive end on Utah's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 223 lb · Lehi, UT · Lehi HS
Recruiting
EDGE recruit
No. 508 nationally · Signed with Utah
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive end on Utah's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Utah in 2026.
PJ Takitaki
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Utah3-star out of Lehi
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Morgan Scalley
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Utah -- now projected as a quality contributor on the defensive line.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in block shedding and hit power.
Utah has produced 6 All-Conference defensive linemen and 2 All-Americans. 8 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. John Henry Daley was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Utah
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive end · Utah
Returning around him
- 3 Utah players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -5 net (17 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Utah · Last season: 11-2 (AP #15) · Talent rank #58 · 2026 recruiting class #27
Background
Prior to Utah: Listed by 247Sports as a three-star prospect out of Lehi HS, ranking the No. 12 player in Utah and No. 54 edge prospect in the country. Made 43 tackles his senior season, including 8.5 TFL and 3.5 sacks. Totaled three passes defended in 2025 via an interception plus two breakups. J...
The defensive line · Utah
- #8Ethan Day7 tackles for loss · 2025
- #93Kash Dillon4.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #15Lance Holtzclaw4 tackles for loss · 2025
- #90Jireh Moe2 tackles for loss · 2025
- #16PJ Takitakino box-score line yet
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