With signing day just weeks away, the Utah coaches are making their final push to solidify the recruiting class of 2015. This weekend will be an important visit weekend, with eight prospects expected to be on campus. UteZone breaks down the visit weekend and what fans should expect.
George Wilson
Wide Receiver - Tustin High School (Tustin, CA)
Three Stars
Utah Commit
Recruiting Coach: Roderick
Hudl Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1606098/george-wilson
Twitter: https://twitter.com/24isreal
Breakdown: Wilson has been a soft commit since he made his initial pledge to the Utes during the summer. He's already taken a visit to Washington State and is finally taking his official to Utah this weekend. A few high profile Pac-12 schools are starting to inquire about Wilson as well, so the Utes will have to fight hard to keep him in the fold. Wilson's visit this weekend will go a long way in determining whether he keeps his commitment.
Deniko Carter
Wide Receiver - Gallivan College (Gilroy, CA)
No Star Ranking
Offers: Utah, Toledo
Recruiting Coach: Stubblefield
Hudl Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1869692/highlights/164055375
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NeekDaKing
Breakdown: Carter is a big, fast receiver prospect that could be an instant impact player for Utah. The 6-foot-4 inch speedster told UteZone that he is close to committing to the Utes, and this weekend will determine whether Carter finalizes his decision. Don't be surprised if he pulls the trigger during his trip.
Justice Murphy
Wide Receiver - Evergreen High School (Vancouver, WA)
Three Stars
Utah Commit
Recruiting Coach: Stubblefield
Hudl Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/885037/justice-murphy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/justicemurphy24
Breakdown: It was a rough, injury-plagued senior season for Murphy, who battled ankle problems throughout the season and didn't come close to living up to the high expectations that were placed on him. Murphy has stayed solid in his commitment, and the visit weekend will be an opportunity to discuss his future with Utah coaches.
T.J. Kautai
Linebacker - Trinity High School (Euless, TX)
Two Stars
Utah Commit
Recruiting Coach: Scalley
Hudl Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2146456/highlights/38731390
Breakdown: Kautai is a little bit of a sleeper prospect, despite having a nice season playing safety for Euless Trinity. He projects as more of a linebacker at the next level, especially since he's expected to get bigger during his LDS mission - which he will take before enrolling.
Darrin Paulo
Offensive Line - Grant High School (Sacramento, CA)
Three Stars
Offers: Utah, Nebraska, Washington State, Cal, Oregon State, Oregon
Recruiting Coach: Harding
Hudl Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3065552/darrin-paulo
Breakdown: Paulo is a big, physical offensive tackle prospect that has received attention from several major programs over the past several weeks. In addition to Utah, Paulo is expected to visit Nebraska and Oregon before signing day. He likes the Utes, and has a personal connection to back Devontae Booker. Utah will need to make a strong impression to stay in the game though.
Johnny Capra
Offensive Line - Placer High School (Auburn, CA)
Three Stars
Cal Commit
Recruiting Coach: Harding
Hudl Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1499939/johnny-capra
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnnyCapra73
Breakdown: Capra is a Cal commit, but is visiting Utah because of his relationship with Coach Harding. Although he told UteZone that he is happy with his Cal commitment, this weekend could make his decision to stick with the Bears much more difficult.
Nick Carman
Offensive Line - Mountain Pointe High School (Phoenix, AZ)
Three Stars
Utah Commit
Recruiting Coach: Harding
Hudl Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1481033/nick-carman
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nick_carman5
Breakdown: Carman blew up during his senior season, hauling in offers from nearly a dozen schools based on his performance. He committed to the Utes after an in-season unofficial visit, and is finally taking his official this weekend. Look for Carman to spend a lot of time with Coach Harding discussing his future at Utah and what he needs to do in order to get ready for his freshman year.
James Empey
Offensive Line - American Fork High School (American Fork, UT)
Three Stars
Offers: Utah, BYU, Utah State, Oregon State, Washington
Recruiting Coach: Harding
Hudl Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1570315/james-empey
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JEmpey66
Breakdown: Empey was arguably the best high school offensive lineman in the state of Utah this year, and has been high on Utah's board since he was a junior. He played tackle in high school, but projects as more of a guard at the next level. Empey has been a Utah lean for quite some time, but BYU and Washington have ben making a strong push as of late. Look for the Utes to roll out the red carpet and try to cement themselves as a leader in his mind over the weekend. Empey will serve a two year LDS mission before enrolling.
This post was edited on 1/16 11:58 AM by D. Sorensen
This post was edited on 1/16 10:01 AM by D. Sorensen
George Wilson
Wide Receiver - Tustin High School (Tustin, CA)
Three Stars
Utah Commit
Recruiting Coach: Roderick
Hudl Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1606098/george-wilson
Twitter: https://twitter.com/24isreal
Breakdown: Wilson has been a soft commit since he made his initial pledge to the Utes during the summer. He's already taken a visit to Washington State and is finally taking his official to Utah this weekend. A few high profile Pac-12 schools are starting to inquire about Wilson as well, so the Utes will have to fight hard to keep him in the fold. Wilson's visit this weekend will go a long way in determining whether he keeps his commitment.
Deniko Carter
Wide Receiver - Gallivan College (Gilroy, CA)
No Star Ranking
Offers: Utah, Toledo
Recruiting Coach: Stubblefield
Hudl Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1869692/highlights/164055375
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NeekDaKing
Breakdown: Carter is a big, fast receiver prospect that could be an instant impact player for Utah. The 6-foot-4 inch speedster told UteZone that he is close to committing to the Utes, and this weekend will determine whether Carter finalizes his decision. Don't be surprised if he pulls the trigger during his trip.
Justice Murphy
Wide Receiver - Evergreen High School (Vancouver, WA)
Three Stars
Utah Commit
Recruiting Coach: Stubblefield
Hudl Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/885037/justice-murphy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/justicemurphy24
Breakdown: It was a rough, injury-plagued senior season for Murphy, who battled ankle problems throughout the season and didn't come close to living up to the high expectations that were placed on him. Murphy has stayed solid in his commitment, and the visit weekend will be an opportunity to discuss his future with Utah coaches.
T.J. Kautai
Linebacker - Trinity High School (Euless, TX)
Two Stars
Utah Commit
Recruiting Coach: Scalley
Hudl Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2146456/highlights/38731390
Breakdown: Kautai is a little bit of a sleeper prospect, despite having a nice season playing safety for Euless Trinity. He projects as more of a linebacker at the next level, especially since he's expected to get bigger during his LDS mission - which he will take before enrolling.
Darrin Paulo
Offensive Line - Grant High School (Sacramento, CA)
Three Stars
Offers: Utah, Nebraska, Washington State, Cal, Oregon State, Oregon
Recruiting Coach: Harding
Hudl Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3065552/darrin-paulo
Breakdown: Paulo is a big, physical offensive tackle prospect that has received attention from several major programs over the past several weeks. In addition to Utah, Paulo is expected to visit Nebraska and Oregon before signing day. He likes the Utes, and has a personal connection to back Devontae Booker. Utah will need to make a strong impression to stay in the game though.
Johnny Capra
Offensive Line - Placer High School (Auburn, CA)
Three Stars
Cal Commit
Recruiting Coach: Harding
Hudl Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1499939/johnny-capra
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnnyCapra73
Breakdown: Capra is a Cal commit, but is visiting Utah because of his relationship with Coach Harding. Although he told UteZone that he is happy with his Cal commitment, this weekend could make his decision to stick with the Bears much more difficult.
Nick Carman
Offensive Line - Mountain Pointe High School (Phoenix, AZ)
Three Stars
Utah Commit
Recruiting Coach: Harding
Hudl Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1481033/nick-carman
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nick_carman5
Breakdown: Carman blew up during his senior season, hauling in offers from nearly a dozen schools based on his performance. He committed to the Utes after an in-season unofficial visit, and is finally taking his official this weekend. Look for Carman to spend a lot of time with Coach Harding discussing his future at Utah and what he needs to do in order to get ready for his freshman year.
James Empey
Offensive Line - American Fork High School (American Fork, UT)
Three Stars
Offers: Utah, BYU, Utah State, Oregon State, Washington
Recruiting Coach: Harding
Hudl Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1570315/james-empey
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JEmpey66
Breakdown: Empey was arguably the best high school offensive lineman in the state of Utah this year, and has been high on Utah's board since he was a junior. He played tackle in high school, but projects as more of a guard at the next level. Empey has been a Utah lean for quite some time, but BYU and Washington have ben making a strong push as of late. Look for the Utes to roll out the red carpet and try to cement themselves as a leader in his mind over the weekend. Empey will serve a two year LDS mission before enrolling.
This post was edited on 1/16 11:58 AM by D. Sorensen
This post was edited on 1/16 10:01 AM by D. Sorensen
