Utah early signing day tracker: Every player coming to the program in 2026

Follow along as Utah builds its 2026 recruiting class during the Early Signing Period.

This real-time tracker features every official signee, individual breakdowns, position group insights and how the class stacks up nationally.

Full List of 2026 Early Signees

Player	Position	Height/Weight	High School	Hometown	247Sports Ranking	ESPN Ranking	On3 Ranking
Preston Pitts	Linebacker	6-foot-4, 220 pounds	Clear Falls (Texas)	League City, Texas	3-star, No. 53 linebacker	3-star, No. 54 linebacker	3-star, No. 55 linebacker
Dylan Waters	Defensive back	6-foot-3, 180 pounds	Fort Bend Marshall (Texas)	Houston, Texas	3-star, No. 104 cornerback	3-star, No. 185 cornerback	3-star, No. 144 cornerback
Bear Fisher	Tight end	6-foot-6, 240 pounds	Queen Creek (Arizona)	Queen Creek, Arizona	3-star, No. 128 tight end	3-star, No. 25 tight end	3-star, No. 112 tight end
Moses Sparks	Interior offensive lineman	6-foot-5, 275 pounds	Cleveland (New Mexico)	Rio Rancho, New Mexico	3-star, No. 42 interior offensive lineman	3-star, No. 68 interior offensive lineman	3-star, No. 59 interior offensive lineman
LaGary Mitchell	Linebacker	6-foot-3, 215 pounds	Meridian (Idaho)	Meridian, Idaho	3-star, No. 85 linebacker	3-star, No. 15 linebacker	3-star, No. 64 linebacker
Penisimani Takitaki	Edge rusher	6-foot-4, 230 pounds	Lehi (Utah)	Lehi, Utah	3-star, No. 54 edge rusher	3-star, No. 91 edge rusher	3-star, No. 85 edge rusher
Aisa Galea'i	Defensive back	6-foot-1, 178 pounds	Orem (Utah)	Orem, Utah	3-star, No. 87 safety	3-star, No. 109 safety	3-star, No. 135 safety
Mataalii Benjamin	Offensive tackle	6-foot-7, 315 pounds	Lehi (Utah)	West Valley City, Utah	4-star, No. 21 offensive tackle	3-star, No. 106 offensive tackle	3-star, No. 40 offensive tackle
Kelvin Obot	Offensive tackle	6-foot-5, 300 pounds	Fruitland (Idaho)	Fruitland, Idaho	4-star, No. 6 offensive tackle	4-star, No. 11 offensive tackle	4-star, No. 5 offensive tackle
LaMarcus Bell	Running back	5-foot-11, 190 pounds	Lake Oswego (Oregon)	Lake Oswego, Oregon	3-star, No. 28 running back	3-star, No. 47 running back	3-star, No. 34 running back
Major Hinchen	Defensive back	6-foot-1, 175 pounds	La Quinta (California)	La Quinta, California	3-star, No. 134 cornerback	3-star, No. 101 cornerback	3-star, No. 110 cornerback
Tayson Reid	Linebacker	6-foot-1, 225 pounds	Snow College (JUCO)	Spanish Fork, Utah	3-star, No. 5 linebacker (JUCO)	N/A	N/A
Fameitau Siale	Edge rusher	6-foot-4, 240 pounds	O'Dea (Washington)	Seattle, Washington	3-star No. 67 edge rusher	3-star, No. 56 edge rusher	3-star, No. 70 edge rusher
Rowdy Pearce	Interior offensive lineman	6-foot-3, 285 pounds	Midland Christian (Texas)	Midland, Texas	3-star, No. 98 interior offensive lineman	3-star, No. 115 interior offensive lineman	3-star, No. 119 interior offensive lineman
Kane Archer	Quarterback	6-foot-1, 211 pounds	Greenwood (Arkansas)	Greenwood, Arkansas	3-star, No. 79 quarterback	3-star, No. 15 quarterback	3-star, No. 53 quarterback
Michael Johnson	Quarterback	5-foot-11, 165 pounds	Douglas County (Georgia)	Ellenwood, Georgia	3-star, No. 49 quarterback	3-star, No. 21 quarterback	3-star, No. 50 quarterback
Salesi Moa	Athlete	6-foot-1, 190 pounds	Fremont (Utah)	Ogden, Utah	4-star, No. 5 athlete	4-star, No. 6 wide receiver	4-star, No. 2 athlete

Position-by-Position Breakdown

Offense

Offensive line: The Utes put a lot of resources into bringing in talented offensive lineman to potentially fill the gaps that will inevitably be created when their starting line departs in the offseason, including standout tackles Caleb Lomu and Spencer Fano. Along with those likely first round NFL draft picks, Utah will lose its three starters on the interior at the center and guard spots. Kelvin Obot, the No. 5 ranked tackle in the class per 247Sports, and Lehi High School product Mataalii Benjamin, another four-star prospect at the position, set a nice foundation for the Utes' future offensive line.

Running back: The Utes landed one of the best running backs on the West Coast in LaMarcus Bell. The 5-foot-11 Lake Oswego, Oregon, native could be an early contributor on the 2026 roster depending on what Utah's coaching staff does in the transfer portal.

Quarterback: Utah's flip of former UCF commit Kane Archer brought one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in Arkansas high school football history to Salt Lake City. Archer threw for over 12,000 yards and was on the verge of making his third straight state championship game when he signed with the Utes on the first day of the early signing period. If Utah isn't able to keep either one of Devon Dampier or Byrd Ficklin in the offseason, the three-star prospect could have a chance at seeing the field in 2026. Michael Johnson could also take some snaps from under center, though only spring ball will tell where the quarterback recruits fall on the depth chart.

Tight end: It'll be interesting to see if Bear Fisher gets involved in the passing game as a freshman in 2026. The 6-foot-6 prospect is physical in the run game and lined up out wide for Queens Creek High School (Arizona) as a matchup nightmare for smaller defensive backs. Based on how offensive coordinator Jason Beck likes to maximize versatile tight ends like Hunter Andrew and JJ Buchanan, Fisher should fit in with Utah well.

Defense

Edge: Utah reeled in several studs in the secondary and linebacker positions, as well as an athletic edge rusher in Penisimani Takitaki from nearby Lehi High School. Takitaki possesses exceptional dip-and-bend ability when getting after the quarterback and a high football IQ. With Logan Fano departing and the health of John Henry Daley in question, the Utes will need to have depth along the defensive line for 2026.

Defensive back: Discipline and athleticism are required out of Utah's defensive backs in order to carry out Morgan Scalley's man-to-man concepts. Major Hinchen exhibits some of those qualities in one-on-one coverage on the outside, though time will tell if he and Utah's other freshman cornerbacks see the field in 2026. The Utes relied on their upperclassmen for the most part in 2025, with fewer opportunities to go around for lesser-experienced players like Jason Stokes Jr., La Tristan Thompson and Jaylen Moson.

Top Commitments in the Class

Preston Pitts, Linebacker — Clear Falls High School, Texas

Height/weight: 6-foot-4, 220 pounds
Star rating: 3-star (247Sports)
Position rank: No. 104
Notable offers: Oklahoma State, Oregon State, San Diego State
Scouting report: Has a knack for finding the football, whether in coverage or coming off the edge to rush the passer or stop the run. Solid fundamentals when tackling.

Dylan Waters, Defensive Back — Fort Bend Marshall High School, Texas

Height/weight: 6-foot-3, 180 pounds
Star rating: 3-star (247Sports)
Position rank: No. 53
Notable offers: UNLV, UCLA
Scouting report: Very athletic defensive back with a background in track and field. Ran a 23.05 time in the 200-meter dash as a junior

Bear Fisher, Tight End — Queen Creek High School, Arizona

Height/weight: 6-foot-6, 240 pounds
Star rating: 3-star (247Sports)
Position rank: No. 128
Notable offers: Arizona, BYU, North Carolina
Scouting report: Very physical tight end who follows through on blocks in the run game and isn't afraid to use his hands to create separation from the defensive back when lined up out wide.

Moses Sparks, Interior Offensive Lineman — Cleveland High School, New Mexico

Height/weight: 6-foot-5, 275 pounds
Star rating: 3-star (247Sports)
Position rank: No. 42
Notable offers: Arizona State, Houston, Texas Tech
Scouting report: Powerful offensive lineman with right tackle experience, but may wind up playing guard at the collegiate level. Exhibits his strength and power in the run game.

LaGary Mitchell, Linebacker — Meridian High School, Idaho

Height/weight: 6-foot-3, 215 pounds
Star rating: 3-star (247Sports)
Position rank: No. 85
Notable offers: Boise State, Colorado State
Scouting report: Athletic linebacker with exceptional anticipation and play recognition. Also has experience playing running back. Was named first-team all-state.

Penisimani Takitaki, Edge Rusher — Lehi High School, Utah

Height/weight: 6-foot-4, 230 pounds
Star rating: 3-star (247Sports)
Position rank: No. 54
Notable offers: BYU, Cal, Colorado
Scouting report: Possesses exceptional dip-and-bend ability when getting after the quarterback and a high football IQ. Also has experience lining up at H-back and tight end positions.

Aisa Galea'i, Defensive Back — Orem High School, Utah

Height/weight: 6-foot-1, 178 pounds
Star rating: 3-star (247Sports)
Position rank: No. 87
Notable offers: BYU, Oregon, Washington
Scouting report: Dynamic player with the ball in his hands thanks to his elite speed and cover skills. Scored touchdowns as a running back and punt returner this past season, on top of showing off his range as a safety.

Mataalii Benjamin, Offensive Tackle — Lehi High School, Utah

Height/weight: 6-foot-7, 315 pounds
Star rating: 4-star (247Sports)
Position rank: No. 21
Notable offers: Minnesota, Texas A&M, Washington
Scouting report: Has the physical tool and traits to play on the right side of the offensive line. Very good in pass protection with potential to grow as a finisher in the run game.

Kelvin Obot, Offensive Tackle — Fruitland High School, Idaho

Height/weight: 6-foot-5, 300 pounds
Star rating: 4-star (247Sports)
Position rank: No. 6
Notable offers: Michigan, Oregon, Ohio State
Scouting report: Athletic offensive tackle with good body control. State titles in both the shot put and discus indicate strong lower body, while his ability to stand tall in pass protection and get to the second level in the run game project a potentially dominant offensive tackle at the collegiate level.

LaMarcus Bell, Running Back — Lake Oswego High School, Oregon

Height/weight: 5-foot-11, 190 pounds
Star rating: 3-star (247Sports)
Position rank: No. 28
Notable offers: BYU, Illinois, Oregon
Scouting report: Excels in many facets of the game. He's patient, has good vision, can run between the tackles and is tough to bring down in the open field. Ran a 11.23 time in the 100-meter dash as a sophomore.

Major Hinchen, Defensive Back — La Quinta High School, California

Height/weight: 6-foot-1, 175 pounds
Star rating: 3-star (247Sports)
Position rank: No. 134
Notable offers: Cal, Missouri, Nebraska
Scouting report: Possesses exceptional speed with a background in track and field. Ran a personal best 10.81 time in the 100-meter dash in 2025.

Tayson Reid, Linebacker — Snow College, Utah (JUCO)

Height/weight: 6-foot-1, 225 pounds
Star rating: 3-star (247Sports)
Position rank: No. 5 (JUCO)
Notable offers: Missouri State, Utah State
Scouting report: Cousin of former Utah standouts Gabe and Karene Reid. Logged 69 tackles, including four for loss, plus 1 sack, a fumble recovery and 2 interceptions in eight games played with Snow College.

Rowdy Pearce, Interior Offensive Lineman — Midland Christian High School, Texas

Height/weight: 6-foot-3, 285 pounds
Star rating: 3-star (247Sports)
Position rank: No. 98
Notable offers: Houston, Navy, Vanderbilt
Scouting report: An absolute mauler who played in the second-highest division of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Has experience playing left tackle.

Kane Archer, Quarterback — Greenwood High School, Arkansas

Height/weight: 6-foot-1, 211 pounds
Star rating: 3-star (247Sports)
Position rank: No. 79
Notable offers: UCF, Tennessee, Ole Miss
Scouting report: Established himself as one of the most successful quarterbacks in Arkansas high school football history, leading Greenwood to back-to-back state titles (2023 and 2024) while amassing a 38-0 career record heading into the quarterfinal round of the 6A state playoffs.

Michael Johnson, Quarterback — Douglas County High School, Georgia

Height/weight: 5-foot-11, 165 pounds
Star rating: 3-star (247Sports)
Position rank: No. 49
Notable offers: Cincinnati, Mississippi State, West Virginia
Scouting report: Multi-sport athlete who plays baseball and runs track. Clocked an 87 MPH fastball in June of 2023. Dual-threat quarterback.

Recruiting Surprises, Flips & Misses

A three-star edge rusher in the class, Fameitau Siale, flipped his commitment to Utah after backing off his Michigan State pledge. The 6-foot-4, 240 pound recruit out of O'Dea High School (Washington) is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 67 edge rusher and No. 4 player in the state. Siale held offers from a dozen power conference programs, including Penn State, Washington, Oregon and Miami.

Roughly four months after making a somewhat surprising decision to commit to Tennessee, Fremont High School standout and four-star athlete prospect Salesi Moa has backed off his pledge to the Volunteers and will sign with the Utes instead. The two-way standout's

versatility and athleticism earned him a four-star grade from 247Sports, which had him as the No. 76 prospect and the No. 5 "athlete" in the 2026 class.