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2026 Utah Tech Football Roster

27 Michael Gaines Jr.

  • Position Defensive Back
  • Height 5-11
  • Weight 167
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Moreno Valley, Calif.
  • Highschool Riverside Poly HS

Biography

Before Utah Tech: Earned three varsity letters in football at Riverside Polytechnic High School, where he garnered 2025 Division 11 all-CIF honors, first team all-Sunbelt League, and was named Sunbelt League Utility and Special Teams MVP ... served as team captain ... hauled in 50 receptions for 552 yards and seven touchdowns during his senior season ... finished the year with 971 all-purpose yards and nine total touchdowns in 2025.      

More on Michael: Born in Riverside, California … parents are Michael Sr. and Tecolya Gaines … favorite musician is Brenton Wood … favorite food is carne asada fries … plans to major in psychology.

Why Michael chose Utah Tech: "I chose Utah Tech because I thought the football program fit me best.”

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