Sam Utu
Freshman offensive lineman on SMU's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 330 lb · Orange, CA
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 398 nationally · Signed with SMU
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on SMU's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 4-star recruit to SMU in 2026.
Sam Utu
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with SMU4-star out of Orange Lutheran
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Rhett Lashlee
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
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.
SMU has produced 9 All-Conference offensive linemen.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
SMU
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · SMU
Returning around him
- 57% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 1 SMU player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -11 net (15 in / 26 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
SMU · Last season: 9-4 (AP #25) · Talent rank #31 · 2026 recruiting class #32