The commitment of Hallandale (Florida) running back Zack Moss not only gave Utah its third commit from the South Florida powerhouse, but also filled a key need in the recruiting class of 2016. The Utes still have work to do at key positions such as linebacker, defensive end, and offensive line. However, they’ve made significant progress toward what is shaping up as one of the most talented recruiting classes in school history.
Here’s a look at this week’s big board:
1 - Garrett Bolles
Offensive Line
Snow College (Ephraim, Utah)
6-foot-6 inches, 305 pounds
Four Stars
Considering: Utah, Arizona State, Auburn, Arkansas, Oregon, Ole Miss, BYU
Recruiting Coach: Morgan Scalley, Jim Harding
2 - Markell Simmons
Safety
Pima Community College (Tucson, Arizona)
6-foot-1 inches, 200 pounds
Three Stars
Considering: Utah, Oregon State, Colorado State, Washington State
Recruiting Coach: Morgan Scalley
3 - Melquise Stovall
Wide Receiver/Running Back
Paraclete High School (Lancaster, Calif.)
5-foot-8 inches, 180 pounds
Four Stars
Considering: Utah, Notre Dame, Arizona, Boise State, USC, UCLA
Recruiting Coach: Taylor Stubblefield
4 - Terrell Burgess
Cornerback
San Marcos (Calif.) High School
6-foot, 180 pounds
Three Stars
Considering: Utah, Arizona, Wisconsin, Oregon State, Colorado State
Recruiting Coach: John Pease
5 - Maxs Tupai
Defensive End
Murray (Utah) High School
6-foot-1 inches, 250 pounds
Four Stars
Considering: USC, Utah, UCLA, Washington, Arizona
Recruiting Coach: Morgan Scalley, Justin Ena
6 - Keaton Bills
Defensive Line
Corner Canyon High School (Draper, Utah)
6-foot-5 inches, 250 pounds
Three Stars
Considering: Utah, BYU, Wisconsin, Oregon State, Arizona State, Vanderbilty, Washington State
Recruiting Coach: Morgan Scalley
*Possible Sign and Send
7 - Johnny Maea
Offensive Line
East High School (Salt Lake City, Utah)
6-foot-4, 298 pounds
Three Stars
Considering: Utah, BYU, Oregon State, Washington State
Recruiting Coach: Morgan Scalley
*Possible Sign and Send
8 - Alex Akingbulu
Offensive Tackle
Narbonne High School (Harbor City, Calif.)
6-foot-6 inches, 260 pounds
Four Stars
Considering: Utah, UCLA, Cal
Recruiting Coach: Jim Harding
9 - Sci Martin
Defensive End
McDonough 35 School (New Orleans, LA)
6-foot-4 inches, 220 pounds
Three Stars
Considering: Utah, Oklahoma, TCU, LSU
Recruiting Coach: Taylor Stubblefield
10 - Fua Pututau
Defensive Line
Cottonwood High School (Salt Lake City, Utah)
6-foot-3 inches, 230 pounds
Three Stars
Considering: Utah, Colorado, Oregon State, Washington, BYU, Washington State
Recruiting Coach: Morgan Scalley, Justin Ena
*Possible Sign and Send
Missed the Cut: Frank Martin (OL), Jacob Capra(OL), Amandre Williams (DE), Lamar Jackson (CB), Wayne Kirby (DT), Armunz Mathews (CB), Toleafua Awae (OL), Lyric Bartley (DE), Adewale Omatosho (WR), Jackson Kaufusi (LB), Travis Sailo (LB), Derrick Willies (WR), Tyree Horton (LB), Loa Kaufusi (LB), K.J. Sails (S), Calvin Jackson (WR), Deon Hall (WR), AJ Hotchkins (LB), Pookie Maka (LB), Hussein Howe (RB), Daevon Vigilant (RB)
Remaining Needs:
Defensive End (1)
Linebacker (1)
Cornerback (1)
Offensive Line (1-2)
Wide Receiver (1)
Safety (1)
Current Commitments:
QB - Troy Williams
QB - Tyler Huntley
QB/DE - Kahi Neves
RB - Zack Moss
RB - Thomas McDonald
RB - Devontae Henry-Cole
WR - Demari Simpkins
WR - Alec Dana
OL - Tucker Scott
OL - Scott Peck
DE - Leka Fotu
DT - Handsome Tanielu
LB - Kurtis Taufa
LB - Davir Hamilton
CB - Julian Blackmon
CB - Ohaji Hawkins
P - Mitch Wishnowski
Sign and Send Commits:
WR - RJ Hubert (S/S)
TE - Cole Fotheringham (S/S)
DE - Semisi Lauaki (S/S)
LB - Alema Pilimai (S/S)
Returning Missionaries:
LB/DE - Howard Pututau
DT - Pita Tonga
Please post comments or questions in the thread below.
Here’s a look at this week’s big board:
1 - Garrett Bolles
Offensive Line
Snow College (Ephraim, Utah)
6-foot-6 inches, 305 pounds
Four Stars
Considering: Utah, Arizona State, Auburn, Arkansas, Oregon, Ole Miss, BYU
Recruiting Coach: Morgan Scalley, Jim Harding
2 - Markell Simmons
Safety
Pima Community College (Tucson, Arizona)
6-foot-1 inches, 200 pounds
Three Stars
Considering: Utah, Oregon State, Colorado State, Washington State
Recruiting Coach: Morgan Scalley
3 - Melquise Stovall
Wide Receiver/Running Back
Paraclete High School (Lancaster, Calif.)
5-foot-8 inches, 180 pounds
Four Stars
Considering: Utah, Notre Dame, Arizona, Boise State, USC, UCLA
Recruiting Coach: Taylor Stubblefield
4 - Terrell Burgess
Cornerback
San Marcos (Calif.) High School
6-foot, 180 pounds
Three Stars
Considering: Utah, Arizona, Wisconsin, Oregon State, Colorado State
Recruiting Coach: John Pease
5 - Maxs Tupai
Defensive End
Murray (Utah) High School
6-foot-1 inches, 250 pounds
Four Stars
Considering: USC, Utah, UCLA, Washington, Arizona
Recruiting Coach: Morgan Scalley, Justin Ena
6 - Keaton Bills
Defensive Line
Corner Canyon High School (Draper, Utah)
6-foot-5 inches, 250 pounds
Three Stars
Considering: Utah, BYU, Wisconsin, Oregon State, Arizona State, Vanderbilty, Washington State
Recruiting Coach: Morgan Scalley
*Possible Sign and Send
7 - Johnny Maea
Offensive Line
East High School (Salt Lake City, Utah)
6-foot-4, 298 pounds
Three Stars
Considering: Utah, BYU, Oregon State, Washington State
Recruiting Coach: Morgan Scalley
*Possible Sign and Send
8 - Alex Akingbulu
Offensive Tackle
Narbonne High School (Harbor City, Calif.)
6-foot-6 inches, 260 pounds
Four Stars
Considering: Utah, UCLA, Cal
Recruiting Coach: Jim Harding
9 - Sci Martin
Defensive End
McDonough 35 School (New Orleans, LA)
6-foot-4 inches, 220 pounds
Three Stars
Considering: Utah, Oklahoma, TCU, LSU
Recruiting Coach: Taylor Stubblefield
10 - Fua Pututau
Defensive Line
Cottonwood High School (Salt Lake City, Utah)
6-foot-3 inches, 230 pounds
Three Stars
Considering: Utah, Colorado, Oregon State, Washington, BYU, Washington State
Recruiting Coach: Morgan Scalley, Justin Ena
*Possible Sign and Send
Missed the Cut: Frank Martin (OL), Jacob Capra(OL), Amandre Williams (DE), Lamar Jackson (CB), Wayne Kirby (DT), Armunz Mathews (CB), Toleafua Awae (OL), Lyric Bartley (DE), Adewale Omatosho (WR), Jackson Kaufusi (LB), Travis Sailo (LB), Derrick Willies (WR), Tyree Horton (LB), Loa Kaufusi (LB), K.J. Sails (S), Calvin Jackson (WR), Deon Hall (WR), AJ Hotchkins (LB), Pookie Maka (LB), Hussein Howe (RB), Daevon Vigilant (RB)
Remaining Needs:
Defensive End (1)
Linebacker (1)
Cornerback (1)
Offensive Line (1-2)
Wide Receiver (1)
Safety (1)
Current Commitments:
QB - Troy Williams
QB - Tyler Huntley
QB/DE - Kahi Neves
RB - Zack Moss
RB - Thomas McDonald
RB - Devontae Henry-Cole
WR - Demari Simpkins
WR - Alec Dana
OL - Tucker Scott
OL - Scott Peck
DE - Leka Fotu
DT - Handsome Tanielu
LB - Kurtis Taufa
LB - Davir Hamilton
CB - Julian Blackmon
CB - Ohaji Hawkins
P - Mitch Wishnowski
Sign and Send Commits:
WR - RJ Hubert (S/S)
TE - Cole Fotheringham (S/S)
DE - Semisi Lauaki (S/S)
LB - Alema Pilimai (S/S)
Returning Missionaries:
LB/DE - Howard Pututau
DT - Pita Tonga
Please post comments or questions in the thread below.
