Weber State, Southern Utah and Dixie State announced their newest football class on Wednesday. Five Wildcats, 12 Thunderbirds and two Trailblazers signed National Letters of Intent, committing to their respective schools on the opening day of the early signing period.
Weber State’s 2021 recruiting class
Prospects who signed a National Letter of Intent with Weber State on Wednesday:
LJ Anderson — DB, 6-2, 190, Oakland, California (Laney JC)
Josh Olave — CB, 5-11. 190 San Ysidro, California (Azusa Pacific University)
Jake Eichorn — OL, 6-7, 265, Beaver, Utah (Beaver High School)
Noah Kjar — WR, 6-0, 190, Draper, Utah (Corner Canyon High School)
Brayden Perry — LB, 6-3, 200, Saratoga Springs, Utah (Westlake High School)
“It was a really unique way to recruit this year, but I really like the players we have signed,” head coach Jay Hill said. “We only had a few openings but I really believe that we filled those openings with some really outstanding players and we’ll be ready to go this spring.”
Southern Utah’s 2021 recruiting class
Prospects who signed a National Letter of Intent with SUU on Wednesday:
Tafao Amataga — DT, 6-1, 265, Las Vegas, Nevada (Bishop Gorman High School)
Jackson Berry — QB, 6-1, 200, Prosper, Texas (Prosper High School)
Judah Ezinwa — TE, 6-3, 230, Rancho Cucamonga, California (Etiwanda High School)
Dylan Flowers — CB, 5-11, 175, Playa Del Rey, California (St. Bernard High School)
Dukari Glover — RB, 5-11, 200, Hayward, California (Stellar Preparatory)
Devon Sa-Chisolm — WR, 6-1, 185, Lahaina, Hawaii (Orem High School, Utah)
David Spjut — WR, 5-10, 180, Kaysville, Utah (Davis High School)
Nathan Suaste — TE, 6-5, 230, Salt Lake City, Utah (Hunter High School)
Mata’ava Ta’ase — TE, 6-3, 240, Mesa, Arizona (Mountain View High School/Gila CC)
Chad Tasi — DT, 6-1, 280, Pittsburg, California (De La Salle High School)
Joe Tongamoa — DT, 6-2, 280, Hayward, California (St. Francis High School)
Jonah Wright — OL, 6-7, 290, Peoria, Arizona (Peoria High School)
“This is the biggest early signing high school class we have ever had,” head coach Demario Warren said. “We have really signed some smart, tough, talented young men that are going to fit our culture and make us a better football team. We addressed some key depth areas up front with signing half of our class at the TE and DL positions. Our recruiting coordinators Kenan Smith, Uani Unga and Sam Elliott did a great job of organizing recruiting through all the COVID restrictions. And the entire coaching staff did a great job of building relationships and identifying guys that want to be at SUU.”
Dixie State’s 2021 recruiting class
Prospects who signed a National Letter of Intent with Dixie State on Wednesday:
Isaiah Afatasi — RB, 5-11, 165, West Jordan, Utah (Kearns HS)
Isaac Lees — DL, 6-4 , 265, Ivins, Utah (Snow Canyon HS)
“Despite the very difficult year for most, our Trailblazer football team is very optimistic for the future,” head coach Paul Peterson said. “With these mid-year signees and the student-athletes we will sign in February, we are bolstering a team where most everyone is returning.