Key performer • Listed at 6-foot but probably not quite that, the Utes still see Sunia Tauteoli as a potential force. In practice, he’s fast to the ball, and he hits extremely hard. He might be one of Utah’s best blitzers, so he’ll be utilized more to create passing pressure. What still remains for him is simply to understand all his roles in the defense and not stray from them. The linebackers Utah had last year were instinctual players who had a good sense for where they needed to be. Tauteoli hasn’t had time to develop that sixth sense yet.
Utah football position preview: Utes' linebackers have huge shoes to fill
