Utah Football Completes 2020 Roster On National Signing Day

Utah Football Completes 2020 Roster On National Signing Day

2/5/2020 9:15 AM | Football

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SALT LAKE CITY – University of Utah football head coach Kyle Whittingham announced five additions to the 2020 roster today, giving the Utes 27 newcomers after a successful early signing period in December.

"We feel really good about this class," Whittingham said. "Our net has been cast fairly wide now and we have guys from all over the country. More than anything though, we are now able to stand toe-to-toe and win some of these battles with high profile schools. If you look at our recruits and their offers, we are beating some really good schools - schools we couldn't even be in the conversation with six or seven years ago."

The 2020 class includes 25 freshmen that includes five returned missionaries, along with a graduate transfer and a junior college transfer.

The Utes added 18 players on defense that include eight on the defensive line, four cornerbacks, three safeties and three linebackers. On offense, the Utes welcome two wide receivers, four offensive linemen, two quarterbacks and a running back.

Geographically, the future Utes will be coming from Utah (9), Texas (5), California (5), Hawaii (3), South Carolina (1), Arizona (1), Oregon (1), Idaho (1) and New Mexico (1). Utah's 27 new additions are comprised of seven four-star recruits and 18 three-stars.

"We have a great crop of in-state athletes this year," Whittingham said. "We signed five of the top-six athletes in the state, combine that with four returned missionaries, nine of the 25 allocated scholarships will be going to Utah players.

Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Yr.	Elig.	Hometown/Previous School
Jake Bentley	QB	6-4	220	Sr.	TR	Lexington, S.C./South Carolina
Xavier Carlton	DL	6-6	259	Fr.	HS	Herriman, Utah/Juan Diego Catholic HS
Graham Faloona	LB	6-3	201	Fr.	Hs	Southlake, Texas/Carroll Senior HS
Van Fillinger	DL	6-4	248	Fr.	HS	Draper, Utah/Corner Canyon HS
Sione Fotu	LB	6-0	220	Fr.	HS	West Jordan, Utah/Bingham HS
Alex Harrison	OL	6-4	333	Fr.	HS	Bountiful, Utah/Viewmont HS
Ty Jordan	RB	5-7	192	Fr.	HS	Mesquite, Texas/West Mesquite HS
Cooper Justice	QB	6-6	231	Fr.	HS	Tigard, Ore./Lakeridge HS
Jaren Kump	OL	6-5	266	Fr.	HS	Riverton, Utah/Herriman HS
Kamo'i Latu	S	6-0	185	Fr.	HS	Honolulu, Hawaii/Saint Louis School
Kenzel Lawler	CB	6-0	189	Fr.	HS	Corona, Calif./Eleanor Roosevelt HS
Hunter Lotulelei	OL	6-3	322	Fr.	HS	West Valley City, Utah/Highland HS
Faybian Marks	CB	5-11	175	Fr.	HS	Richmond, Texas/George Ranch HS
Jeremy Mercier	LB	6-3	217	Jr.	JC	Chandler, Ariz./Gila River JC
Solatoa Moea'i	OL	6-4	334	Fr.	HS	Laie, Hawaii/ Punahou School
Connor O'Toole	WR	6-4	207	Fr.	HS	Albuquerque, N.M./La Cueva HS
Money Parks	WR	5-10	164	Fr.	HS	Aledo, Texas/Aledo HS
Clark Phillips III	CB	5-10	187	Fr.	HS	Lakewood, Calif./La Habra HS
Taniela Pututau	DL	6-3	228	Fr.	HS	Salt Lake City, Utah/Cottonwood HS
Tennessee Pututau	DL	6-2	260	Fr.	HS	Salt Lake City, Utah/East HS
Ben Renfro	S	6-1	187	Fr.	HS	Magnolia, Texas/Magnolia HS
Nate Ritchie	S	6-2	200	Fr.	HS	Cedar Hills, Utah/Lone Peak HS
Caine Savage	CB	5-11	170	Fr.	HS	Buena Park, Calif./Western HS
Keanu Tanuvasa	DL	6-3	238	Fr.	HS	Mission Viejo, Calif./Mission Viejo HS
Tanoa Togiai	DL	6-6	285	Fr.	HS	Rigby, Idaho/Rigby HS
Aliki Vimahi	DL	6-4	247	Fr.	HS	Kahuka, Hawaii/Kahuku HS
Tyler Wegis	DL	6-7	200	Fr.	HS	Ladera Ranch, Calif./San Juan

The Utes will continue to prepare for the 2020 season with spring practice, starting on March 2. After returning to the gridiron after spring break, the Utes will have 10 more practices and its annual Pro Day on March 26 (closed to the public) with Utah's annual Red-White Spring Game wrapping up spring camp on April 11. Times and media coverage for spring camp, pro day and the spring game will be released at another date.

Spring Football

Utah officially kicks off the 2020 season on Thursday, Sep. 3 when they host the BYU Cougars. The Utes will play six home games at Rice-Eccles Stadium, including four against Pac-12 Opponents. The Utes will open the season at home for the 11th time in the past 12 seasons.

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2020 Utah Football Schedule

Sept. 3 (Thur.)	BYU	Salt Lake City
Sept. 12	Montana State	Salt Lake City
Sept. 19	at Wyoming	Laramie, Wyo.
Sept. 26	at California*	Berkeley, Calif.
Oct. 2 (Fri.)	USC*	Salt Lake City
Oct. 10	at Washington State*	Pullman, Wash.
Oct. 17	Washington*	Salt Lake City
Oct. 24	Bye
Oct. 29 (Thu.)	at UCLA*	Pasadena, Calif.
Nov. 7	Arizona*	Salt Lake City
Nov. 14	Oregon State*	Salt Lake City
Nov. 21	at Arizona State*	Tempe, Ariz.
Nov. 28	at Colorado*	Boulder, Colo.

Utah returns seven starters on offense in 2020, including second-team All-Pac-12 tight end Brant Kuithe and honorable mention offensive linemen Nick Ford, Orlando Umana and Simi Moala. On defense, the Utes return honorable mention All-Pac-12 linebacker Devin Lloyd, along with starting defensive end Mika Tafua.

2020 Football Newcomers

Jake Bentley
Quarterback
6-4, 220, Sr.
TR
Lexington, S.C.
South Carolina

Graduate transfer from South Carolina started in every game he appeared in (33), playing in just one game in 2019 due to injury … led the Gamecocks to the Belk Bowl (2018) and the Outback Bowl (2017) during his time as a starter, earning Outback Bowl MVP as a sophomore … 19-14 career record as a starter including a 10-7 record in SEC games … ranks second in South Carolina history in career completion percentage (.625), third in career pass completions (626) and passing touchdowns (55), fourth in career passing yards (7,527) and is fifth in career total offense (7,670) … two-year team captain (2017-18) … suffered a season-ending injury in the opening game of 2019 vs. North Carolina after passing for 142 yards (1 TD) … started 12 games in 2018 (missing the Missouri game with an injury), passing for 3,171 yards on 240-of-388 passing (14 INT, 27 TD), averaging 264.3 passing yards per game … ranked fourth in the SEC in passing yards per game and touchdown passes in 2018 … second in school history in single-season touchdowns (27), third in passing yards (3,171), fourth in touchdowns responsible for (29) and sixth in completions (240) in 2018 … completed a school-record five passes of 70 yards or more in 2018 … 22-for-32 for 363 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for the game-winning touchdown against Ole Miss his junior season … set program records with 510 passing yards and five touchdowns (tie) against Clemson in 2018 … 2017-18 SEC Sportsmanship Award winner … started all 13 games in 2017 as a sophomore, going 245-of-394 passing (12 INT, 18 TD) for 2,794 passing yards … ranked second in the SEC in pass completions and pass attempts, sixth in passing yards per game (214.9) and pass completion percentage, and was tied for fourth in touchdown passes in 2017 … season high as a sophomore was 304 yards passing against Kentucky, throwing 24-for-36 with two touchdowns … started the final seven games of his freshman season in 2016, going 125-for-190 passing for 1,420 yards and nine touchdowns (4 INT) … graduated a year early from Opelika HS (Ala.), playing two seasons after transferring from Byrnes HS (S.C.) after his freshman season … threw for 2,834 yards and 28 touchdowns (8 INT) in his final year … named all-state as a punter (38.4 avg., 10 punts inside the 20-yard line) as a junior … Under Armour All-American game … son of Paulette and Bobby Bentley … three brothers and a sister … comes from a football family: father is South Carolina's tight ends coach, stepbrother Chas Dodd played quarterback at Rutgers and is a strength coach at Miami and brother Shuler played football at Murray State and is a graduate assistant on the Troy football staff … earned a degree in sport and entertainment management from South Carolina.

Xavier Carlton
Defensive Line
6-6, 259, Fr.
HS
Herriman, Utah
Juan Diego Catholic HS

First-team all-state as a senior at Juan Diego Catholic HS … four-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … ranked as the No. 12 strongside defensive end in the country and No. 2 player in Utah by Rivals … Trans-Valley League Outstanding Defensive Lineman and Bee All-District selection as a junior at Modesto Christian HS (Modesto, Calif.), where he played three seasons moving to Utah for his senior year … invited to play at the 2020 All-American Bowl and the 2020 Polynesian Bowl … 91 total tackles (8.0 sacks) as a senior, adding 13 receptions for 225 yards (17.3 ypc) and two touchdowns at tight end … 81 total tackles (14.0 TFL, 6.5 sacks), two passes defended, one forced fumble and three fumbles recovered as a junior, adding 10 receptions for 181 yards (18.1 ypc) and three receiving touchdowns … 82 tackles (8.0 TFL, 6.0 sacks) with one forced fumble as a sophomore along with 14 receptions for 191 yards (13.6 ypc) and three receiving touchdowns … son of Lorraine and Demetrius … originally lived in the Salt Lake Valley before moving to California … father was on the 1989 Utah football roster.

Graham Faloona
Linebacker
6-3, 201, Fr.
HS
Southlake, Texas
Carroll Senior HS

Three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals from Carroll Senior HS … 141 total tackles (4.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks) with two passes defended, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery as a senior … 119 tackles (2.0 TFL, 1.0 sack) along with a safety, two passes defended and two forced fumbles his junior season … 80 tackles (7.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks) with two passes defended, a fumble recovery and a forced fumble as a sophomore … also competed in track … son of Kimberly Faloona … pronounced fuh-LEW-nah

Van Fillinger
Defensive Line
6-4, 248, Fr.
HS
Draper, Utah
Corner Canyon HS

Two-time first-team all-state at Corner Canyon HS … two-time all-region, earning first-team honors in 2018 … four-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … rated the No. 11 strong side defensive end in the country by 247Sports and the No. 2 player in the state of Utah … invited to play in the 2020 All-American Bowl and the 2020 Polynesian Bowl … Corner Canyon went 37-1 with Fillinger on the field, winning two state championships, 5A in 2018 and 6A in 2019 … 88 tackles (24.0 TFL, 13.5 sacks) and one forced fumble as a senior … 65 tackles (11.0 TFL, 5.0 sacks) with three interceptions, two passes defended and two fumbles recovered his junior year … 35 tackles (2.0 TFL, 4.0 sacks) with one interception and two fumbles recovered his sophomore season … also competed in track and field, winning the state shot put championship in 2019 … pronounced fill-IN-jur.

Sione Fotu
Linebacker
6-0, 220, Fr.
HS
West Jordan, Utah
Bingham HS

First-team all-state as a senior at Bingham HS … three-star recruit (247Sports, Rivals, ESPN) … ranked No. 7 overall recruit in the state of Utah by 247Sports… invited to the 2020 Polynesian Bowl … 90 tackles and two interceptions as a senior … 40 tackles (2.0 sacks) his junior year … 21 tackles as a sophomore … will serve an LDS church mission before enrolling at Utah … pronounced see-OH-nay foe-too.

Alex Harrison
Offensive Line
6-4, 333, Fr.
HS
Bountiful, Utah
Viewmont HS

Three-time all-state selection at Viewmont HS, earning first-team honors as a junior and senior … two-time first-team all-region … 2018 first-team All-USA Utah Football … three-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … ranked the fourth overall recruit in the state by Rivals and fifth by 247Sports … invited to the Pro Football Hall of Fame World Bowl … started on the offensive and defensive line at Viewmont … first played on the offensive line as a sophomore … 50 tackles (8.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks) with three blocked field goals on defense and graded out at 97-percent on offense as a senior with 34 pancake blocks … 35 tackles (2.0 sacks), two passes defended, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery his junior season … 27 tackles (4.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks) as a sophomore … recorded 15 tackles his freshman year … also competed in shot put in track and field … son of Scott and Christy.

Ty Jordan
Running Back
5-7, 192, Fr.
HS
Mesquite, Texas
West Mesquite HS

First-team all-district at West Mesquite HS as a junior … four-star recruit by ESPN, three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals … rated the No. 8 all-purpose back in the country on 247Sports … 13 100-yard rushing games in high school … 86 carries for 572 yards (6.7 ypc) and six touchdowns, adding 48 receptions for 480 yards (10.0 ypc) and four receiving touchdowns as a senior … 160 carries for 1,240 rushing yards (7.8 ypc) and 15 rushing touchdowns his junior year, also recording 14 receptions for 169 yards (12.1 ypc) and two receiving touchdowns with 10 kick returns for 217 yards (21.7 ypr) … 101 carries for 777 yards (7.7 ypc) and six rushing touchdowns, adding six receptions for 158 yards and two touchdowns as a sophomore … also competed in track and field.

Cooper Justice
Quarterback
6-6, 231, Fr.
HS
Tigard, Ore.
Lakeridge HS

Three-star quarterback by 247Sports from Lakeridge HS … 119-of-216 passing (17 TD, 6 INT) for 1,870 yards, adding 99 carries for 398 yards and eight rushing touchdowns as a senior in his only full year of varsity football … played in four games in 2018, throwing for 146 yards on 9-of-17 passing (1 TD, 2 INT), also rushing for 96 yards and two touchdowns … played in six games in 2017 on varsity … first-team all-league in baseball … also played basketball.

Jaren Kump
Offensive Line
6-5, 266, Fr.
HS
Riverton, Utah
Herriman HS

Served an LDS church mission before enrolling in school … first-team all-state as a senior at Herriman HS (Utah) … two-time all-region earning first-team honors in 2017 … 2017 All-Salt Lake Tribune team … 2017 first-team All-USA Utah Football team … three-star recruit by 247sports and Rivals … rated the No. 9 recruit in the state by 247sports and No. 10 by Rivals … averaged five pancake blocks a game as a senior … also played defense for Herriman and had 33 tackles with 4.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks and two passes defended in 2017 … 22 tackles (2.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks) and one fumble recovery as a junior … played as a sophomore on Herriman's 2015 5A state championship team … also competes in track … won the shot put at the 2017 Utah State Championships and the discus state title in 2018 … also played basketball.

Kamo'i Latu
Safety
6-0, 185, Fr.
HS
Honolulu, Hawai'i
Saint Louis School

2019 first-team ILH as a senior at Saint Louis School … first-team all-state as a junior … two-time ILH Open All-Star, earning first-team honors as a senior … three-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … invited to the 2020 Polynesian Bowl … 10 tackles (1.0 TFL), two interceptions, one fumble recovery and one pass breakup as a senior … produced four interceptions and a fumble recovery in the playoffs his junior year … Saint Louis School won went undefeated three-straight seasons from 2017-2019, winning the Open Division State Championship four-straight seasons … also participated in track and field, finishing third in the state in the triple jump in both 2018 and 2019 … pronounced kah-MOE-ee LAH-too.

Kenzel Lawler
Cornerback
6-0, 189, Fr.
HS
Corona, Calif.
Eleanor Roosevelt HS

Three-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN out of Eleanor Roosevelt HS … moved to defensive back from quarterback as a senior, finishing with 15 tackles, two interceptions, two passes defended and one fumble recovery … also had seven punt returns for 53 yards (7.6 ypr), 21 carries for 55 yards and five rushing touchdowns, and seven receptions for 129 yards (18.4 ypc) and two touchdowns his senior year … 72-of-155 passing (7 INT, 10 TD) for 1,058 yards, 109 carries for 349 yards (7 TD), three receptions for 96 yards (1 TD), and three tackles as a junior … 72-of-146 passing (7 INT, 11 TD) for 1,004 yards and 82 carries for 517 yards (11 TD) his sophomore season … also played five varsity games as a freshman with 217 yards passing (13-of-25, 3 TD) … also competed in track and field … pronounced ken-ZELL law-ler.

Hunter Lotulelei
Offensive Line
6-3, 322, Fr.
HS
West Valley City, Utah
Highland HS

Originally signed in 2018 before leaving on an LDS church mission … first-team all-state as a senior at Highland HS (Utah) … 2017 first-team all-region … 2017 second-team All-USA Utah Football team … 2018 Polynesian Bowl ... 2017 U.S. Army National Combine second-team all-combine … four-star recruit by Rivals and a three-star recruit by 247sports … rated the No. 6 player in Utah by Rivals and No. 8 by 247sports … two-year starter at Highland HS … also played rugby … cousin of former Utah players Star and Lowell Lotulelei … Star earned first-team All-America honors and was a two-time first-team All-Pac-12 defensive tackle (2010-12) and has played seven years in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers (2013-17) and Buffalo Bills (2018-19) … Lowell was a four-time All-Pac-12 defensive tackle and 2014 Freshman All-American (2014-17) … pronounced low-too-LEH-lay.

Faybian Marks
Cornerback
5-11, 175, Fr.
HS
Richmond, Texas
George Ranch HS

Second-team all-district as a senior at George Ranch HS … three-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … two interceptions and two forced fumbles as a senior, also catching an 86-yard touchdown pass on offense … averaged 26.7 yards on kickoff returns as a senior and 18.9 as a junior … also competed in track and field.

Jeremy Mercier
Linebacker
6-3, 217, Jr.
JC
Chandler, Ariz.
Gila River JC

Hohokam Junior College Athletic Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Year at Gila River CC … spent two seasons at Mesa Community College, seeing action in eight games with 23 tackles in 2018 … honorable mention all-region as a senior at Basha HS in Chandler, Ariz. … 51 total tackles and nine passes defended in 2016.

Solatoa Moea'i
Offensive Line
6-4, 334, Fr.
HS
Laie, Hawaii
Punahou School

All-state as a junior at Punahou School … two-time first-team ILH all-star … three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals … rated the fifth overall player in Hawaii by 247Sports … invited to the 2020 Polynesian Bowl … pronounced sew-LAH-toe-uh moe-EE-ah-ee.

Money Parks
Wide Receiver
5-10, 164, Fr.
HS
Aledo, Texas
Aledo HS

First-team all-state and all-district as a junior at Fort Worth All Saints … played his senior and sophomore seasons at Aledo HS … three-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … invited to the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl … 58 receptions for 1,023 yards (17.6 ypc) and 17 receiving touchdowns as a senior at Aledo, adding 12 kick returns for 235 yards (19.6 ypr) … 936 all-purpose yards included 691 receiving yards (51 catches, 13.5 ypc) and eight touchdowns as a junior at All Saints Episcopal … 13 kick returns for 215 yards (16.5 ypr) his junior season … 31 catches for 429 yards (13.8 ypc) and six touchdowns as a sophomore at Aledo … Aldeo was the state runners up in 2017 and will play in the 2019 state championship game … also competed in track … full name is Monterren Parks.

Clark Phillips III
Cornerback
5-10, 187, Fr.
HS
Lakewood, Calif.
La Habra HS

Two-time All-CIF at La Habra HS … Freeway League Player of the Year as a junior and two-time all-league, earning first-team as a junior … two-time first-team all-county … 2018 All-USA California Football first-team selection … four-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … rated the No. 4 cornerback in the country by 247Sports … 28 tackles, four interceptions and seven passes defended his senior year, adding 30 receptions for 435 yards (14.5 ypc) and 10 touchdowns … 18 tackles, two interceptions and 10 passes defended along with 54 catches for 1,210 yards (22.4 ypc) and 19 touchdowns as a junior … 26 tackles, seven interceptions with 154 return yards and 15 passes defended his sophomore season, adding eight carries for 127 yards along with 153 return yards between kick and punt return.

Taniela Pututau
Defensive Line
6-3, 228, Fr.
HS
Salt Lake City
Cottonwood HS

Originally signed with Utah in 2017 before serving an LDS church mission … 2015 first-team all-region 3 as a junior at Cottonwood HS (Utah) … missed his senior season with an injury … 24 tackles and three fumble recoveries his junior year … also played receiver and had 29 catches for 283 yards and a touchdown in 2015 … 18 receptions for 337 yards and three touchdowns as a sophomore … son of Howard and Taina Pututao (pronounced poo-too-tau) … four Pututau brothers will be on the Utah roster in 2020: junior defensive tackle Hauati, freshman Fua and Tennessee (who is also returning from a church mission this year) … pronounced tah-KNEE-ell-uh poo-TOO-tau.

Tennessee Pututau
Defensive Line
6-2, 260, Fr.
HS
Salt Lake City
East HS

Served an LDS church mission before enrolling in school … two-time all-state, earning first-team honors as a senior … two-time first-team all-region … 2018 Polynesian Bowl … 2017 first-team All-USA Utah Football team … four-star recruit by ESPN and three star by Rivals and 247sports … rated the No. 6 player in the state by 247sports and No. 8 by Rivals … led the state in sacks (18.5) and ranked sixth in tackles (136) as a senior at East HS … 27 solo tackles with five sacks in 2016 … son of Howard Sr. and Taina Pututau … one of eight children … four Pututau brothers will be on the Utah roster in 2020: junior defensive tackle Hauati, freshman Fua and 2017 signee Taniela (who is also returning from a church mission this year).

Connor O'Toole
Wide Receiver
6-4, 207, Fr.
HS
Albuquerque, N.M.
La Cueva HS

Two-time first-team all-state at La Cueva HS … Albuquerque Journal Metro Male Athlete of the Year as a junior for 2018-19 … three-star recruit on 247Sports and Rivals … rated the No. 1 recruit in the state of New Mexico by 247Sports … missed five games his senior season due to injury, finishing with 39 receptions with 683 yards (17.5 ypc) and eight receiving touchdowns … 43 catches for 867 yards (20.2 ypc) with eight touchdowns, adding 20 carries for 211 yards (10.6 ypc) and three rushing touchdowns as a junior … also had 12 tackles (4.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks) and a blocked extra point his junior year … La Cueva won a state championship in football in 2018 … also competed in track and field, earning Albuquerque Journal Track Athlete of the Year in 2019 after qualifying for the state meet in five events, winning the 300-meter hurdles and finishing second in the 100 meter dash.

Ben Renfro
Safety
6-1, 187, Fr.
HS
Magnolia, Texas
Magnolia HS

2019 District 8-5A Utility Player of the Year and two-time first-team all-district selection at Magnolia HS … three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … 49 receptions for 817 yards (16.7 ypc) and 13 touchdowns as a senior, adding seven kick returns for 132 yards (18.9 ypr) … 38 catches for 788 yards (20.7 ypc) and 11 touchdowns along with five kick returns for 87 yards (17.4 ypr) his junior season … 31 receptions for 592 yards (19.1 ypc) and six touchdowns his sophomore year, adding 10 kick returns for 131 yards (13.1 ypr) … also competed in track and field … son of Brett and Angela Renfro … has two sisters.

Nate Ritchie
Safety
6-2, 200, Fr.
HS
Cedar Hills, Utah
Lone Peak HS

Two-time first-team all-state at Lone Peak HS … first-team all-region as a junior … 2018 All-USA Utah football team … three-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … rated the No. 4 recruit out of the state of Utah by 247Sports … played on offense, defense and special teams at Lone Peak HS … 51 total tackles (5.0 TFL, 1.0 sack) with eight interceptions (151 return yards, three touchdowns) and seven passes defended his senior year, also going 44-of-47 on PATs and 11-of-16 on field goals, including a career-long 51-yarder … also had 15 carries for 82 yards (5.5 ypc) with four rushing touchdowns along with three catches for 44 yards (1 TD) and 75 kick return yards as a senior … 39 tackles (1.0 TFL), six interceptions (148 return yards, two touchdowns), three passes defended and a forced fumble as a junior, adding four kick returns for 348 yards (87.0 ypr), scoring five return touchdowns (2 PR, 3 KR) and went 38-of-45 PATs, also going a perfect 8-for-8 on field goals … added four carries for 85 yards and one rushing touchdown as a junior … Lone Peak won the 6A state championship in 2018 … 29 tackles, four interceptions (48 return yards) and five passes defended his sophomore season, going 37-of-42 on PATs and 6-of-9 on field goals … also played basketball.

Caine Savage
Cornerback
5-11, 170, Fr.
HS
Buena Park, Calif.
Western HS

All-CIF Division 11 Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All-CIF defensive back and wide receiver as a junior at Western HS … 2018 Pac 4 League co-offensive player of the year … first-team all-Orange County as a junior … three-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … 17 tackles, five interceptions (50 return yards) that included a pick six, two passes defended, one forced fumble and a blocked kick … 2,040 all-purpose yards as a senior included 96 catches for 1,464 receiving yards (15.3 ypc) and 14 receiving touchdowns, 41 carries for 338 rushing yards (8.2 ypc) and three kick returns for 188 yards (62.7 ypr) for two touchdown returns … 87 tackles, eight interceptions (90 return yards) with one pick six, 26 passes defended and a forced fumble as a junior … 2,664 all-purpose yards as a junior on offense with 124 receptions for 2,103 yards (17.0 ypc) and 32 receiving touchdowns, 12 kick returns for 307 yards (1 TD, 25.6 ypr) and seven punt returns for 146 yards (20.9 ypr) … set Orange County single-season county records for receptions (124), receiving yards (2,103) and touchdown receptions (32) his junior year … 30 tackles, two interceptions and nine passes defended as a sophomore, adding 65 receptions for 1,055 yards (16.2 ypc) and nine touchdowns … Western won the CIF Division 11 title in 2018 … also competed in track and field … twin brother Cassius.

Keanu Tanuvasa
Defensive Line
6-3, 238, Fr.
HS
Mission Viejo, Calif.
Mission Viejo HS

Two-time all-league selection, earning first-team honors as a senior at Mission Viejo HS … first-team all-county in 2019 … three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals … 40 total tackles (12.0 TFL, 5.0 sacks) as a senior … 30 tackles (6.0 TFL, 5.0 sacks) and a forced fumble his junior year … Mission Viejo went 10-0 in regular-season games in 2019 … participated in the 2020 Polynesian Bowl … also played basketball.

Tanoa Togiai
Defensive Line
6-6, 285, Fr.
HS
Rigby, Idaho
Rigby HS

First-team all-state as a senior at Rigby HS … three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals … No. 3 recruit in the state of Idaho … 2019 5A High Country Defensive Player of the Year and 2018 first-team all-conference … invited to play in the 2020 Polynesian All-American Bowl … Rigby won the 2019 5A state championship … all-state in basketball … also competed in track and field … father Jerry played football at Kansas State … cousin Tommy is a sophomore defensive lineman at Ohio State … pronounced TAH-noah tong-EE-eye.

Aliki Vimahi
Defensive Line
6-4, 247, Fr.
HS
Kahuku HS
Kahuka, Hawaii

Originally signed with Utah in 2017 before leaving on an LDS church mission … 2016 Honolulu Star Advertiser Hawaii All-State Football Team and first-team USA Today All-USA Hawaii Football Team … two-time All-Hawaii Division I pick earned first-team honors as a senior in 2016 … 2016 first-team All-OIA Division I Blue Conference and 2015 OIA first-team all-star … 20.5 tackles, six sacks and a fumble recovery in 2016 … invited to play in the Polynesian Bowl in Hawaii after his senior season and led all tacklers in the first half with four stops (2 TFL, 1 sack) … son of Tevita and Lori Vimahi … brother Enokk is a freshman offensive lineman at Ohio State … full name is Alekisanita Vimahi, but goes by Aliki … pronounced AH-lee-key wee-MAH-hee.

Tyler Wegis
Defensive Line
6-7, 200, Fr.
HS
Ladera Ranch, Calif.
San Juan Hills HS

Second-team All-Sea View league as a junior at San Juan Hills HS … three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals … 92 total tackles (37.0 TFL, 10.5 sacks) as a senior, adding three passes defended, two fumble recoveries, three fumbles forced and a blocked PAT … 62 total tackles (19.0 TFL, 6.5 Sacks) with two fumbles recovered, one forced fumble and a safety his junior year … San Juan Hills won the 2019 CIF-SS Division 4 Championship … pronounced WEE-gus.