Where Does Utah Football’s 2025 Recruiting Class Stand?
Dec 3, 2024, 8:13 PM | Updated: 8:57 pm
Utah Utes players celebrate Utah Utes running back Charlie Vincent’s touchdown during the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (Photo Cred: Megan Nielson, Deseret News)
(Photo Cred: Megan Nielson, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY – Wednesday is the first day of the early signing period, the quasi-National Signing Day. Utah will officially welcome nearly all of its 2025 recruiting class.
The Utes enter tomorrow with 20 commits in their class and a handful of return missionaries from previous classes expected to sign as well.
Utah Football Commit List
With 20 pledges, here is a rundown of the 2025 class commits:
JJ Buchanan, WR/TE
Thank you for everyone who helped me along the way i’m excited to say I’ve comitted to the University of Utah!! #goutes @DuprisShawn @ReggieDunnJr @Samuel_Jay13 @RSNBUtes @UtahCoachWhitt @FWhittinghamJr pic.twitter.com/iAsYVvU0j8
— JJ Buchanan (@_JJBuchanan_) June 23, 2024
Cyrus Polu, LB
Thank you so much to everyone who has recruited me for the love and hospitality to me and my family I have been blessed and very grateful. With that being said I would like to say that I have committed to the university of Utah! @Utah_Football @Colton_Swan @RSNBUtes 🔴⚫️⚪️ #AGTG pic.twitter.com/3b0SL4PHLb
— Cyrus Polu (@cyrusp_14) June 23, 2024
Christian Thatcher, LB
1000% COMMITTED! Let’s get to work @Utah_Football 🔒🔒 pic.twitter.com/S3rmwvpoAh
— Christian Thatcher (@ChristianThatc) June 17, 2024
Daniel Bray, RB
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Tavian McNair, WR
Thank you for all the love and support. I’m very grateful to be Home!!!! #JTIU #LLRique#GOUTES pic.twitter.com/aOzDWlTu8w
— Tavian A. McNair (@TavianMcNair) July 7, 2024
Mana Carvalho, DB
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Max Fonoimoana, LB
@Utah_Football it is with my brother @BrockFonoimoana just like my grandpa Bill Cravens & hopefully follow my grandpa Ed Brock. 🙏🏽family, friends, coaches, & the #RedRaiderNation. @RecruitKahuku @BrandonHuffman @SBartle247 @GregBiggins @adamgorney @BlairAngulo @polynesiabowl pic.twitter.com/gs0SQYnjsF
— Maximum Moe Fonoimoana 6’4 225 lbs. LB/TE (@MFonoimoana) June 16, 2024
Karson Kaufusi, DL
It’s a family thing. Beyond Blessed🙏#goutes #committed #tradition @CoachPowell99 @Utah_Football @Monsta39 @EaglesSkyline @PTrenches pic.twitter.com/pv3RVvI6tS
— Karson Kaufusi (@KarsonKaufusi) June 12, 2024
Shelton Fuller, S
Utah let’s do it! #RSNB #GoUtes #UteDem @RSNBUtes @adamgorney @samspiegs @ContrerasDVOFOD @DVFootballOFOD pic.twitter.com/sULVqr6gkP
— Manny Fuller (@Manny_Fuller10) July 1, 2024
Wyatt Becker, QB
Committed to Utah! #GoUtes #UBoyz
@Utah_Football @UtahCoachWhitt @Coach_Ludwig @RBlechen @SierraCanyonFB @bruce_bible @CoachDanny10 @GregBiggins @adamgorney @AMarkhamRivals @ChadSimmons_ @DemetricDWarren @SBartle247 @BrandonHuffman @SteezoDsgn pic.twitter.com/kd1UGMkDr3— Wyatt Becker (@wyattbeckerqb) November 15, 2023
Jamarian Ficklin, QB
#UBOYZ25 https://t.co/9Si5sfsBP4
— Jamarian “Byrd” Ficklin (@FicklinJamarian) December 2, 2024
Nathan Tilmon, S
WE HOMEEEE SALT LAKE CITY🏠🏠 @Utah_Football @UtahCoachWhitt @jfoges_ @MasonYellicoUT #GOUTES pic.twitter.com/JvXALvrnI1
— Nathan Tilmon (@NateTilmon2025) August 10, 2024
Jason Stokes Jr, CB
@Utah_Football #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/CsYcDZubWa
— Jason Stokes_Jr (@JasonStokesJr1) June 27, 2024
Deon Mays, CB
#AGTG PROUD to be a Ute❤️#COMMITTED @Utah_Football #GoUtes@UteReef33 @Samuel_Jay13 @MasonYellicoUT @ReggieDunnJr @CoachC_Osunde @CoachJ_O @ahscoltfootball @adamgorney @MarshallLev_ @MikeRoach247 @SWiltfong_ @UteZone pic.twitter.com/TAsUDmwPJA
— Deon Mays (@DeonMays_) December 2, 2024
Drew Clemens, TE
New Home‼️ #Committed #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/uzaFrQH5DC
— Drew Clemens (@Drew_Clemens14) June 14, 2024
Soren Shinofield, OL
100% Committed #Utes #UtahFootball @CCNextLevelFB @coachjharding pic.twitter.com/qKotbsKX7O
— Soren Shinofield (@sorenshinofield) June 19, 2024
Semi Taulanga, DL
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Sione Motuapuaka, DL
Found Home! After an amazing Official Visit with @Utah_Football I am blessed and privileged to announce my commitment to @Utah_Football!! All glory and praise to the man above🛐!!#AG2G #GATA #GoUtes @BishopGormanFB @bigfam94 @CoachPowell99 @UtahCoachWhitt @JLeaea @RSNBUtes… pic.twitter.com/u4hVncyvgd
— Sione Motuapuaka (@SioneMotuapuaka) June 11, 2024
Dillon Curtis, K
100% COMMITTED 🔴⚪️@Utah_Football @UtahCoachWhitt @UteReef33 @JakeCookus @Colton_Swan @Dom_Conti19 @bigfam94 @CoachPowell99 @coachqganther @FWhittinghamJr @coachjharding @AABonNBC @Chris_Sailer @RogueKicking @MooseB90 pic.twitter.com/ibONXx5cqt
— Dillon Curtis (@dilloncurtis07) November 30, 2024
Utah Welcoming Missionaries Home
From previous classes, here are the return missionaries Utah is expected to sign:
- Hunter Clegg, DE
- Mateaki Helu, LB
- Brock Fonoimoana, S
- Kainoa Carvalho, WR
- Stanley Raass, DL
What’s Left For Utah?
Tomorrow and over the next couple of days could also lead to a few final commitments to the class. The Utes have built momentum towards the finish line with four commits since Saturday. There remain four more potential additions that would serve as icing on the cake.
St. Louis defensive lineman, Pupualii Sepulona
- A gifted athlete who has not only competed but led St. Louis to state championships in basketball, volleyball, and football. Seupolona has a lot of promise in football given his size and athletic qualities. He’s seen his recruitment pick up, which includes Boise State and San Diego State. However, Lewis Powell’s relationship with Sepulona is viewed as the key to Utah’s chances at landing his pledge. He’s set to announce his commitment tomorrow at 12:00 pm MT.
Bingham offensive lineman, Nick Hallock
- After landing an offer from Utah in October, the Utes have surged to the top of his recruitment. The 6-foot-4, 250-pounder previously took an official visit to Washington State, while he just wrapped up one over the weekend at Utah. Hallock has a good frame to go along with athleticism and promising technique at this stage. Hallock will announce who he’s committed to at 2:30 pm MT tomorrow at Bingham High School.
Aledo running back, Raycine Guillory
- After re-classifying to the 2025 class, the Utes made a big move for the talented running back. Guillory visited a couple of weeks ago and was quite impressed with the Utah program. Ole Miss has also been heavily involved with him and even hosted him for his final official visit this past weekend. There has been a little back and forth but sources have remained optimistic at Utah’s chances to surprise and land his commitment. Guillory is set to announce his commitment tomorrow in a signing day ceremony at 5:00 pm MT in Aledo.
Sanger receiver, Bryson Baker
- Lastly, receiver Bryson Baker will secretly sign with the program before publicly announcing his commitment this Friday. He will decide between Cal, Michigan State, UCLA, and Utah. The Utes welcomed Baker in for an official visit a couple of months ago and have continued to build their case since. Utah is in good shape, but an offensive coordinator hire would probably go a long way toward solidifying their case to land him.
Late Drama For Utah?
With the season Utah endured, staff have been on high alert with their recruits. There have been many programs interested in flipping their commits.
Colorado made a late run at Christian Thatcher but the stud linebacker has remained locked in.
BYU has put on the full-court press with Cyrus Polu, Semi Taulanga, and a couple of returning missionaries.
Cal has made a push for receiver Tavian McNair, and his final decision will be tomorrow night.
Two-way lineman Milz Asiata has had to explore options late in the process and has returned home to Australia to discuss his options with his family.
