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Utah Adds Two Players to 2026 Recruiting Class
Utes land junior college cornerback Brandon Holmes and offensive lineman Milz Asiata on National Signing Day
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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In a signing day surprise, the Utah Utes added two new players to their 2026 recruiting class. The Utes landed the commitment of junior college cornerback Brandon Holmes and also added offensive lineman Milz Asiata, who originally signed with Utah in 2025 but did not enroll.
Why it matters
The additions of Holmes and Asiata help bolster Utah's roster, especially on the defensive side of the ball where the Utes lost several cornerbacks to the transfer portal and graduation. Asiata also provides depth and potential on the offensive line as the Utes look to build for the future under new head coach Morgan Scalley.
The details
Holmes, a 6-foot-1, 180-pound cornerback from Fresno City College, originally committed to Arizona before signing with Utah on National Signing Day. He had a standout 2025 season, recording 45 tackles, a sack, five interceptions and 11 pass breakups. Asiata, a 6-foot-5, 331-pound offensive lineman, signed with Utah in 2025 but did not enroll. He will now join the Utes' offensive line room and provide depth and size up front.
- On National Signing Day 2026, Utah announced the additions of Brandon Holmes and Milz Asiata to its 2026 recruiting class.
The players
Brandon Holmes
A junior college cornerback from Fresno City College who originally committed to Arizona before signing with Utah on National Signing Day 2026.
Milz Asiata
An offensive lineman who originally signed with Utah in 2025 but did not enroll, and is now joining the Utes' 2026 recruiting class.
Morgan Scalley
The head coach of the Utah Utes football team.
Kelvin Obot
A five-star offensive tackle and the crown jewel of Utah's 2026 recruiting class.
Mataalii Benjamin
A four-star offensive tackle from Lehi High School in Utah, another highly-touted member of the Utes' 2026 class.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
What’s next
The Utes will look to integrate Holmes and Asiata into the program as they prepare for the 2026 season under new head coach Morgan Scalley.
The takeaway
Utah's 2026 recruiting class, while not as highly-touted as some past years, still features several promising prospects, including five-star offensive tackle Kelvin Obot. The additions of Holmes and Asiata on National Signing Day provide further depth and talent as the Utes look to build for the future under Scalley's leadership.
