Utah has had a history of good tight end play in recent years, and the position continues to be a priority on the recruiting trail.
The Utes picked up a commitment from three-star Oklahoma tight end Braxton Daniel on Monday morning after his weekend visit to Salt Lake City.
The 6-foot-3, 210-pound Daniel, who attends Jenks High in Jenks, Oklahoma, caught 16 passes for 545 yards and six touchdowns for a whopping 34.1 yards per reception, per 247Sports.
He’s the first tight end of Utah’s 2027 class and the first recruit landed by new Ute tight ends coach Luke Wells.
Daniel is rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports and is currently ranked as the No. 57 tight end nationally by the 247Sports composite system.
Utah now has six commits in its 2027 class, including four on the offensive side of the ball. Daniel joins running back Jonah Mailei, offensive linemen Sire Stewart and Damian Anyasodo, defensive lineman Tiki Teeples and edge rusher Jack Henderson as part of Morgan Scalley’s inaugural recruiting class at Utah. All are rated three stars.