Son of Darlene Kaufusi and stepson of former Utah football player Henry Kaufusi (1994-95)
Has four brothers and six sisters
Graduated from Utah in 2022 with two degrees: Bachelor of science degree in Family community and Human Development as well as Sociology
During time at University of Utah, part of the "OBLOCK CARES" community service organization, working closely with Utah foster care and the Utah Humane Society
Loves to take naps
Before BYU
Has played in 29 games at Utah with 17 starts on the offensive line (center and guard)
Started 12 games at center in 2022 for the Utes
Helped the Utes to 217.6 rushing yards per game, which ranked 11th in the FBS and second in the Pac-12.
Part of the offensive line that only allowed 1.07 sacks per game.
Saw action in five games in 2021, starting in four
Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll in 2021
Played in two games in 2020, seeing action at center against USC and Washington State and earned a spot on the Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll
In 2019, saw action in eight games and two games in 2018
Prepped at East High School
Three-star recruit rated the 12th-best recruit in the state of Utah by 247Sports out of East HS.
Two-time first-team all-state and all-region
2016 All-Salt Lake Tribune team.
Invited to play in the 2018 Polynesian Bowl
Played on the offensive line and on defense as a senior
92 tackles (9.0 sacks, 1.0 TFL) his senior season
As a member of the offensive line, helped East set the state record for total offensive yards (7,481), rushing yards (6,797) and points scored (694) in 2016