Utah’s Hidden Gem Defensive Tackle | Salt Lake City News

Utah’s coaching staff saw something special in undersized defensive tackle Jireh Moe, who flew under the radar despite elite film and analytics. Listed at 6’0” and 280 lbs — lighter than most DTs — Moe proved his worth with standout play against top-tier teams like Texas and Stanford, earning high praise from coaches who cite NFL legends as proof that technique trumps size. His breakout performance vs. Arkansas — eight tackles, two TFLs, a sack — made him Utah’s highest-graded player and silenced doubters. With depth questions on the DL, Moe and Karson Kaufusi are already stepping up as key answers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.deseret.com/sports/2026/09/13/jireh-moe-utah-defensive-tackle-breakout-game-vs-arkansas/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/89367f1037a00a5d Report issues to [email protected].