Copper Hills lineman Sealver Siliga has changed his mind — leaving BYU blue. The 6-foot-3, 330-pound senior-to-be has de-committed to the Cougars and plans to sign a letter of intent with the University of Utah in February.
"I think Utah is the place," Siliga said. "I'm really comfortable."
Siliga, who plays both offense and defense, explained that the coaching staff and environment at Utah were factors in his decision. He initially felt BYU was the best place to continue his career, but opted to follow a sudden change of heart instead.
Siliga, a heavyweight powerlifting champion, plans to play one season of college football before serving an LDS Church mission. He joins Copper Hills teammate Kendrick Moeai, a wide receiver, in committing early to the Utes.
Utah's 2008 recruiting class also includes Lamar Chapman, a 5-foot-10, 175-pound defensive back from El Camino Community College (Calif.) and Zach Davila, a 6-foot-5, 295-pound offensive lineman out of Cienga High in Arizona.
Siaki Cravens, a versatile 6-foot-1, 209-pound athlete from Temecula Valley High in California, also plans to sign with the Utes. The senior-to-be has 4.6 speed in the 40. Scout.com reports that Arizona State, Georgia Tech, USC and Washington were also interested in Cravens.
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