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Forney Today
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Utah Football Among Finalists for 3-Star Texas Recruit
Offensive tackle Mason Joshua narrows down his top college choices, with Utah making the cut.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 12:40am
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A cubist interpretation of the battle in the trenches, as Utah looks to add a powerful offensive tackle to its future lineup.Forney TodayUtah football has emerged as a finalist for 2027 offensive tackle recruit Mason Joshua, a three-star prospect from Forney High School in Texas. Joshua recently announced his top eight schools, which include the Utes, Pitt, Arizona, Florida State, Baylor, Duke, Oklahoma State, and Arizona State. He is set to make his college decision on July 4.
Why it matters
Securing a commitment from Joshua would be a major recruiting win for Utah, as he is ranked as the No. 43 offensive tackle in the 2027 class. The Utes have developed a reputation for producing NFL-caliber offensive linemen, which could help their pitch to the talented Texas prospect.
The details
Joshua has already taken official visits to Arizona, Arizona State, and Baylor, and has an upcoming visit to Utah scheduled for June 5-7. He is also set to visit Arizona on May 29-31. In addition to his prowess on the football field, Joshua has also found success in track and field, recently winning the Texas 10-6A state title in shot put.
- Joshua shared his top eight schools on April 15, 2026.
- He is set to make his college decision on July 4, 2026.
- Joshua took official visits to Arizona, Arizona State, and Baylor in the weeks following his offer from Utah in February 2026.
- He is scheduled to visit Utah on June 5-7, 2026 and Arizona on May 29-31, 2026.
The players
Mason Joshua
A three-star offensive tackle prospect from Forney High School in Texas, ranked as the No. 43 offensive tackle in the 2027 class.
Utah Football
The University of Utah football program, known for developing NFL-caliber offensive linemen.
What they’re saying
“Where is HOME!!!”
— Mason Joshua, Recruit
What’s next
Joshua is set to make his college decision on July 4, 2026. The Utes will look to make a strong impression on the talented offensive tackle during his upcoming official visit to Utah's campus.
The takeaway
Utah's ability to recruit and develop elite offensive linemen has made them a finalist for highly touted Texas prospect Mason Joshua. Securing his commitment would be a significant recruiting win for the Utes as they continue to build a championship-caliber program.
