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Recruit Central: BYU's Signing Day 2023

Recruit Central: BYU's Signing Day 2023

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 12:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Your guide to all the high school recruits that are signing with BYU as part of the 2023 recruiting class.
Recruit Central: Utah's Early Signing Day 2023

Recruit Central: Utah's Early Signing Day 2023

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 11:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Your guide to all the high school recruits that are signing with the University of Utah as part of the 2023 recruiting class.
Recruit Central: Utah State's Signing Day 2023

Recruit Central: Utah State's Signing Day 2023

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 12:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Your guide to all the high school recruits that are signing with Utah State as part of the 2023 recruiting class.
New head coach and 5 signees highlight Weber State's early signing day

New head coach and 5 signees highlight Weber State's early signing day

Thomas Gordon, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 9:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weber State football had a big day as new head coach Mickey Mental was officially introduced and the Wildcats signed five high school recruits to play for them next season.
Utah State 2023 recruiting class headlined by 8 Utah signees, 10 junior college transfers

Utah State 2023 recruiting class headlined by 8 Utah signees, 10 junior college transfers

Jacob Nielson for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 5:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Skyridge quarterback McCae Hillstead headlines Utah State's early signing day recruiting class that included 11 high school signees and 10 junior college transfers.
'Nothing helps recruiting more than success': Utes sign first-ever top 25 recruiting class

'Nothing helps recruiting more than success': Utes sign first-ever top 25 recruiting class

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 21 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

On the heels of Utah claiming its second straight Pac-12 championship, there was a snowball effect for the 2023 recruiting class.
The transfer portal is changing BYU's recruiting efforts, but it won't overhaul them

The transfer portal is changing BYU's recruiting efforts, but it won't overhaul them

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 1:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars unveiled their early signing class of 2023 on Wednesday, with a handful of names that are expected to enroll in January and contribute right away.
Far from home: 4-star Tausili Akana blossoming into one of nation's best

Far from home: 4-star Tausili Akana blossoming into one of nation's best

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 11:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

If Tausili Akana played with a little extra motor during Skyridge's win last week against American Fork, consider for whom the massive edge presence was putting on a show for.
BYU's win over Baylor included 2 added victories on the recruiting trail

BYU's win over Baylor included 2 added victories on the recruiting trail

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 12th-ranked Cougars' first win came hours before kickoff against Baylor, and continued through the early hours of Wednesday morning with a pair of high-end recruits.
Bound for hometown, Nevada commit Amini Amone rushing toward record books at East

Bound for hometown, Nevada commit Amini Amone rushing toward record books at East

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Born in Sparks, Nevada, Amone will return to his hometown on football scholarship at Nevada-Reno — after leading the Leopards in one final run toward the 5A playoffs.
'Just a football player': BYU commit Pokaiaua Haunga proving athlete label with Timpview

'Just a football player': BYU commit Pokaiaua Haunga proving athlete label with Timpview

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 8:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Given the "athlete" label early in his recruiting process, the 6-foot, 195-pound BYU commit hasn't run from it.
Prep recruiting: American Fork's Hunter Clegg, No. 3 recruit in Utah, commits to Stanford

Prep recruiting: American Fork's Hunter Clegg, No. 3 recruit in Utah, commits to Stanford

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 4:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 6-foot-4, 235-pound edge rusher committed to the Cardinal over offers from BYU, Utah, Baylor and USC, among others.
What BYU found in Korbyn Green, Lisala Tai and 4 others to add to 2022 recruiting class

What BYU found in Korbyn Green, Lisala Tai and 4 others to add to 2022 recruiting class

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

If a two-month recruitment feels like warp speed, then imagine how Green felt before he put pen to paper Wednesday, one of six new signees to the Cougars' 2022 recruiting class that started with 19 back in December.
Where did Utah prep football players sign in the early signing period?

Where did Utah prep football players sign in the early signing period?

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 10:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

The first day of the NCAA's early signing period for the incoming Class of 2022 has come and gone. Here's where athletes from Utah high schools signed to play and attend college.
Weber State adds 9 athletes during the early signing period

Weber State adds 9 athletes during the early signing period

Milee Enger, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 8:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Not typically known for signing many during the December, Weber State secured nine players during the early signing period.
Aggies announces 14 signees in potentially historic 2022 recruiting class

Aggies announces 14 signees in potentially historic 2022 recruiting class

Jacob Nielson for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 7:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Blake Anderson and the Aggies loaded up at the offensive line and linebackers positions on Wednesday.
Why BYU got faster during early signing period with 18 new additions, eye on Big 12

Why BYU got faster during early signing period with 18 new additions, eye on Big 12

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 15 - 4:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU signed 18 new prospects, headlined by speedy four-star receiver and track star Cody Hagen from Corner Canyon and former University of Utah defensive end commit Aisea Moa.
'Recruiting bump': Utes sign 20 players as part of early signing period

'Recruiting bump': Utes sign 20 players as part of early signing period

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 3:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Christmas came early for the Utah football program Wednesday, and that's not because a foot of snow blanketed the Wasatch Front over night.
Nation's top JUCO cornerback, Snow's Keionte Scott, commits to Auburn

Nation's top JUCO cornerback, Snow's Keionte Scott, commits to Auburn

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 9:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Scott chose Auburn over a top five that also included Oregon, Tennessee, Miami and BYU.
Recruiting: A look at who has committed to Utah football for the 2022 recruiting class

Recruiting: A look at who has committed to Utah football for the 2022 recruiting class

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 6:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Recruiting is the lifeblood of any collegiate program, and it's no different for the University of Utah football program.
Recruiting roundup: Here's a look at BYU's class of 2022

Recruiting roundup: Here's a look at BYU's class of 2022

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 13 - 9:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Recruiting is the lifeblood of any collegiate program, and it's no different at BYU.
Why BYU didn't add any signees outside of these 17 returners on National Signing Day

Why BYU didn't add any signees outside of these 17 returners on National Signing Day

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 3 - 3:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU added 17 returning players, mostly missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to the program on National Signing Day, a bevy of talent that includes players from as far back as the 2019 signing class.
Corner Canyon's Jackson Light explains why Oregon recruits so well in Utah (+top local signees)

Corner Canyon's Jackson Light explains why Oregon recruits so well in Utah (+top local signees)

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 16 - 9:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a list of other top Utah high school football players that delivered their formal pledge on Wednesday.
No QB, but plenty of pass rushers highlight BYU's 16-member early signing Class of 2021 heavy on local talent

No QB, but plenty of pass rushers highlight BYU's 16-member early signing Class of 2021 heavy on local talent

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 4:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars added 16 players on the first day of the early signing period, highlighted by a surge of players in the trenches and on the defensive edge.
BYU's top-20 season helping keep some of state's top talent at home during virtual recruiting season across Utah, nation

BYU's top-20 season helping keep some of state's top talent at home during virtual recruiting season across Utah, nation

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 10:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Eight of the Cougars' 16 early commits hail from the state of Utah, headlined by Timpview defensive end Logan Fano, a four-star pass rusher by 247 Sports who passed on Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Michigan, among others, to stay in the neighborhood.