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SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s high school football talent is no longer a hidden secret.
National Signing Day was bountiful last Wednesday, as 34 Utah high school football players signed letters of intent to FBS schools, and several more signed to play at smaller schools.
This year is one of the best classes in the state’s recent history — but not so much for the in-state schools. Only two of Utah’s top 10 players are staying within the Beehive State to pursue their college football dreams. Those leaving include Brighton linebacker Osa Masina and Salem Hills standout Porter Gustin, who both signed with USC.
Despite being a five-star LDS recruit from Utah County, BYU didn’t offer Gustin a scholarship. Cougars head coach Bronco Mendenhall explained why at the team’s annual signing day media gathering.
Why is this happening, and will the trend continue? KSL talked to several local football experts to find out what can be done to keep more top local talent at home.
Click the video to find out what they said.
Contributing: Sean Walker
