A look at the top 10 players from the state of Utah who signed national letters of intent with Division I schools on Wednesday, in alphabetical order:
JAMES AIONO
DE, Murray High
Signed with Utah
Coach's comment: "He's the real deal. He's a good looking athlete, big, strong, fast. I think he'll be very successful at the next level. He has all the tools to be a big-time player at the next level if he works hard. I was definitely impressed with his performance at Murray." — Olympus coach Mark Smith
BRADEN BROWN
TE, Highland High
Signed with BYU
Coach's comment: "He's a very athletic, big kid, has a big frame and can run pretty well. He should be able to do things physically in terms of filling out. I thought he was most dangerous as a defensive end." — Former Cottonwood coach Tom Jones
SCOTTY EBERT
WR, Jordan High
Signed with BYU
Coach's comment: "We know he has great speed and we had to try and keep him in front of us. You know Scotty can run by you at any time." — Bingham coach Dave Peck
SIMI FILI
DT, Cottonwood High
Signed with Oregon
Coach's comment: "Physically, he has all the tools to not only play at the next level, but to go on and follow what Haloti (Ngata) has done." — Highland coach Brody Benson
MIKE HONEYCUTT
DB, Lone Peak High
Signed with Utah
Coach's comment: "We knew he was one of Lone Peak's best players and we tried not to let him have an influence on the game. He's a smart defensive player and he gets a good break on the ball. Even if he gives the receiver a little room, he has enough quickness to make up for it in a hurry. When you throw his way, you better get the ball there on time." — Mountain View coach Doug Meek
STAR LOTULELEI
DL, Bingham High
Signed with BYU
Coach's comment: "I thought he was possibly the best defensive lineman we faced in the state. He has size and speed. He's physical. He has the whole package to play that defensive end position." — Alta coach Les Hamilton
JORDAN PENDLETON
DB, Bingham High
Signed with BYU
Coach's comment: "He's a great athlete. He's going to make an impact right away in the secondary. That' a great pickup for them. He's athletic, big and strong." — Alta coach Les Hamilton
HOUSTON REYNOLDS
OL, Timpview High
Signed with BYU
Coach's comment: "He was given a big enough body that he should do pretty well in college. He got a lot of playing experience in high school and has a lot of potential to get even better. I think he probably gave us more fits on defense than on offense." — Orem coach Robert Steele
GRIFF ROBLES
QB, Spanish Fork High
Signed with Utah
Coach's comment: "He's been a three-year threat against us and he's proven, even on the basketball floor, that he can control a game. He's definitely a D-1 recruit with a lot of good quarterback skills. What I like about him most is he's as much of a threat to run the ball as he is to throw it. If he can stay healthy, he should be that same way in college." — Pleasant Grove coach Dale Sampson
JORDAN SMITH
WR, Spanish Fork High
Signed with BYU
Coach's comment: "He's a great athlete. He's tall and he adjusts well to the ball. He was the one we knew we had to shut down and take out of the game. If you didn't take him out of their offense, you were going to be in trouble." — Timpanogos coach Brad Molen