Utah WR Salesi Moa Enters Transfer Portal
Jan 13, 2026, 10:19 AM | Updated: Jan 14, 2026, 11:34 am
Five-star Salesi Moa has committed to Utah. Photo courtesy of Salesi Moa.
SALT LAKE CITY – One Utah’s most exciting new wide receivers Salesi Moa entered his name into the transfer portal, according to multiple reports.
Moa re-posted many of the reports on social media.
Moa went to high school at both Fremont and Weber in Northern Utah.
After signing with the hometown Utah Utes during the early period last month and enrolling on campus last week, former Top247 prospect Salesi Moa, the top-ranked player in the Beehive State for the 2026 cycle, has opted to change course: https://t.co/jjaamaMZKj pic.twitter.com/8VLgorq0mX
— Blair Angulo (@BlairAngulo) January 12, 2026
KSL Sports Utah insider confirmed earlier this year that Moa was enrolled at the University of Utah and on campus.
NEW: Can confirm Salesi Moa is in SLC and enrolled at Utah. pic.twitter.com/l5GZMJgf5f
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) January 6, 2026
Moa was originally committed to Tennessee but flipped to Utah in December.
Standing 6-foot-2 and athletic enough to play both ways, Moa was long coveted by the Utes. The coaching staff made a strong push to bring him back home after he originally picked Tennessee in July, and their relentless relationship-building paid off when it counted most.
But now, it seems, Moa is likely on his way somewhere else to play collegiate football.
All indications are this one ends up at Michigan. https://t.co/5ZjWPRxW36
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) January 12, 2026
Bartle reported on X that “all indications” point to Moa following Kyle Whittingham to Michigan.
Why Salesi Moa Matters So Much
Moa isn’t just another body in the fold — he’s a difference-maker. Ranked among the top athletes in the country and the No. 1 player in Utah, he brings elite athleticism with true two-way potential and is expected to contribute immediately as a dynamic receiver.
Steve Bartle is the Utah insider for KSL Sports. He hosts The Utah Blockcast (SUBSCRIBE) and appears on KSL Sports Zone to break down the Utes. You can follow him on X for the latest Utah updates and game analysis.
