Utah Football Recruiting: 3 RMs Signed

According to Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham, he expects about 70% of Utah’s class to sign early (around 12 players). Some of those 12 will be names familiar to people who follow Utah football recruiting because they are returned missionaries who originally committed to Utah in the 2016 classes. Three have signed already this morning.

Let’s let Utah legend Steve Smith Sr. welcome the 2019 signees:

Keaton Bills - Corner Canyon (Draper, UT) - 3-star DE

Bills was a nice get for Utah back in the 2016 class. He is strong and physical at the point of attack. He was first-team all-state on the defensive line and one of the top defensive line prospects in the state of Utah. He will help add talent and depth to Utah’s defensive line rotation.

Semisi Lauaki - Leuzinger (Lawndale, CA) - 3-star DT

The USC Trojans made a huge push for the California native towards the end of the 2016 recruiting cycle, but Utah managed to hold them off (Utah also beat out USC for Maxs Tupai and held onto Leki Fotu as well). Lauaki is another returned missionary that will immediately help add depth and talent to Utah’s defensive front. He was first-team all-league and a Polynesian Bowl All-American.

Johnny Maea - East (Salt Lake City, UT) - 3-star OG

Another nice in-state get for the Utes in the 2016 class, East’s Johnny Maea. He was the highest rated offensive lineman in the state of Utah in 2016. Maea helped power the always potent East rushing attack that won the state title his senior year in 2015. With three offensive linemen graduating this year, look for Maea to push for playing time and/or add important depth up front.

Welcome to Utah Keaton Bills, Semisi Lauaki, and Johnny Maea!