Sataoa Laumea, a former University of Utah Football offensive lineman, was chosen as the 179th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks, making him Utah's fourth pick in this year's draft. This marks the 11th offensive lineman drafted during the Kyle Whittingham era and the fourth pick from Utah to Seattle in program history.

By the Numbers
  • Utah's 2024 NFL Draft offensive lineman picks: Sataoa Laumea, 6th Round (179th overall), Seattle; Braeden Daniels, 4th Round (118th overall), Washington; Jackson Barton, 7th Round (240th overall), Indianapolis
  • Laumea's career at Utah: 45 games played, 44 consecutive starts (19 at RG, 25 at RT)
State of Play
  • Laumea was part of the offensive line that helped the Utes rush for 217.6 yards per game in 2022, ranking 11th in the FBS
  • Utah's other 2024 NFL Draft picks: Cole Bishop, 2nd Round (60th overall), Buffalo; Jonah Elliss, 3rd Round (76th overall), Denver; Sione Vaki, 4th Round (132nd overall), Detroit
Bottom Line

Sataoa Laumea, a standout offensive lineman from the University of Utah, has been drafted by the Seattle Seahawks, adding to the Utes' strong presence in the 2024 NFL Draft and affirming the program's reputation for producing top-tier talent.