The University of Utah football program has identified a diverse group of high-profile prospects for its 2027 recruiting class, according to recent data from 247Sports. The list features several top-rated targets from within Utah, including standout players from Kaysville and Provo, as the program looks toward future talent.
Highly ranked 2027 targets
Among the most highly ranked prospects identified for the 2027 class are Jaxton Itaaehau Davis and Ian Aloisio. Davis, an athlete from Kaysville, Utah, holds a 90 rating and stands 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds. Aloisio, an interior offensive lineman from Timpview High School in Provo, carries an 88 rating and measures 6-foot-4 and 280 pounds.
Additional top-rated safety prospects
The top target list also includes Darrod Jacobs, a safety from Port Arthur Memorial in Texas, who is rated at 88, and Diesel Dart, a safety from Corner Canyon in Draper, Utah, who holds an 85 rating.
High choice recruitment category
The program's 'High Choice' category includes 11 players with significant interest. Notable among them is Uhila Wolfgramm, an edge defender from Maple Mountain in Spanish Fork, Utah, who holds a 93 rating and is currently listed as a 'warm' prospect. Other high-choice recruits include Lincoln Mageo, an interior offensive lineman from Oceanside, California, and Charles Britton III, a wide receiver from Belleville, Michigan.
Local edge and defensive targets
Local interest also extends to Monson Tukuafu of Bingham High School in South Jordan, Utah, who is listed as an edge defender with an 87 rating. Other players in this tier include Peyton Higrencinson of Salem Hills, Jack Henderson of Bishop Kelly, and Tiki Teeples of Canyon View.
Interested prospects from various regions
The 2027 recruiting landscape also features several 'Interested' prospects. This group includes wide receiver Eli Woodard from Chaparral in Temecula, California, who holds a 91 rating. Also listed are safety Kennedy Green from Douglas County, Georgia, and linebacker Cade Haug from Kingwood, Texas.
Large scout look group
Further down the scouting list, the program is monitoring a large 'Scout Look' group of 37 players. This includes high-rated prospects such as Landen Williams-Calis from Randle, Texas, who holds a 95 rating, and Monsanna Torbert Jr. from Princeton, Ohio, with a 93 rating.
The scouting list also highlights several Utah-based players being monitored by the program. Jernaro Gilford Jr., a cornerback from Skyridge in Lehi, is listed with an 88 rating. Additionally, Omarian Sanders, a wide receiver from Skyridge, and Jag Ioane of Orem High School are both part of the recruitment tracking.
Other local players on the radar include Kaleb Hall, a safety from Syracuse, Utah, and Jonah Mailei, a running back from Skyline in Salt Lake City. The list also features defensive linemen such as Manase Brown from Corner Canyon and Jackson West, another athlete from Corner Canyon.
The recruitment search extends far beyond the state of Utah, with significant interest in players from Arizona, California, and Texas. For example, the program is tracking defensive lineman Tye Kennedy from Mountain View in Mesa, Arizona, as well as offensive linemen like DaJohn Yarborough from Basha in Chandler, Arizona.
From California, the list includes several prospects such as Evan Mack and Jacob Whitehead from Crean Lutheran in Irvine, as well as wide receiver Dillon Sykes from Rancho Cucamonga. The program is also monitoring talent from Florida, including tight end Landon Wolny of the Community School of Naples.
While much of the current focus remains on football recruiting, other regional news outlets like Telemundo Utah continue to provide coverage of broader community stories, including local news and international developments.
