Utah Football Gains Traction with 3-Star Prospect

Ronnie Gomiller, a top-ranked 2027 athlete, plans an official visit to Utah after receiving an offer.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

Ronnie Gomiller, a three-star prospect from East St. Louis High School in Illinois, has received an offer from the Utah football program and plans to visit the campus from May 29-31. Gomiller, ranked as the 45th-best athlete in the 2027 class by 247Sports, has drawn interest from several major college programs, with Michigan State currently considered the frontrunner to land him.

Why it matters

Utah's ability to attract top talent like Gomiller could be a key factor in the program's continued success. As the Utes look to build on their recent achievements, landing highly-touted recruits will be crucial to maintaining their competitive edge in the Pac-12 conference.

The details

Roughly 5 minutes after sharing that he'd received an offer from Utah on social media, Gomiller revealed that he'll be visiting the campus from May 29-31 for an official visit. The 5-foot-10 speedster has been garnering attention from Division I programs across the country, with offers from schools in the Big Ten, SEC, Big 12, Pac-12, MAC, and Mountain West. Gomiller is considered a versatile 'athlete' by 247Sports, with the ability to play both wide receiver and return punts.

  • Gomiller received an offer from Utah on Tuesday.
  • Gomiller will visit Utah's campus from May 29-31.

The players

Ronnie Gomiller

A three-star prospect from East St. Louis High School in Illinois, ranked as the 45th-best athlete in the 2027 class by 247Sports.

Kyle Whittingham

The head coach of the Utah football program.

Pat Fitzgerald

The first-year head coach of the Michigan State football program.

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What they’re saying

“Official visit locked! #Utahfootball #agtg #blessings”

— Ronnie Gomiller (Twitter)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Utah's ability to attract top talent like Ronnie Gomiller could be a key factor in the program's continued success. As the Utes look to build on their recent achievements, landing highly-touted recruits will be crucial to maintaining their competitive edge in the Pac-12 conference.