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Utah Football Remains in Mix for Top In-State 2027 Recruits
Utes among finalists for state's top-ranked prospect Bode Sparrow and pursuing other top local talents
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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The Utah football program continues to prioritize in-state recruiting, with the Utes among the finalists for top-ranked 2027 prospect Bode Sparrow and heavily involved in the recruitment of other top local talents like offensive lineman Ian Aloisio and quarterback Kamden Lopati. The Utes are also trending favorably with three-star athlete Peyton Higginson and staying in touch with versatile lineman Jag Ioane.
Why it matters
In-state recruiting remains a top priority for the Utah football program as they look to maintain their grip on the top high school talent in Utah. The Utes have had success landing some of the state's top prospects in recent classes, but face stiff competition from other programs like BYU. Securing commitments from elite in-state recruits is crucial for the Utes to continue their success on the field.
The details
Utah has cracked the top 10 finalists for Davis High School standout Bode Sparrow, the state's top-ranked 2027 recruit. The Utes are also heavily involved in the recruitment of Timpview High School offensive lineman Ian Aloisio, the top-ranked offensive lineman in Utah. Additionally, Utah is looking to flip the commitment of West High School quarterback Kamden Lopati, who is currently pledged to Illinois. The Utes are also trending favorably with Salem Hills High School athlete Peyton Higginson and staying in touch with Orem lineman Jag Ioane.
- In late January, Utah was named one of 10 finalists for top-ranked 2027 recruit Bode Sparrow.
- In January, Utah offensive line coach Jordan Gross met with and touched base with four-star offensive lineman Ian Aloisio.
- During the January contact period, Utah running backs coach Mark Atuaia and offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven checked in on quarterback recruit Kamden Lopati, who is committed to Illinois.
- Peyton Higginson has a visit to Utah's campus scheduled for April 11.
- In late January, Utah linebacker coach Colton Swan met with Jag Ioane to reaffirm the Utes' interest.
The players
Bode Sparrow
A four-star 2027 recruit from Davis High School, ranked as the No. 74 overall prospect and No. 5 athlete in the class.
Ian Aloisio
A four-star 2027 offensive line recruit from Timpview High School, the top-ranked offensive lineman in Utah.
Kamden Lopati
The top-ranked quarterback in Utah for the 2027 class, currently committed to Illinois.
Peyton Higginson
A three-star 2027 athlete from Salem Hills High School, ranked as the No. 6 recruit in Utah and No. 2 in-state athlete.
Jag Ioane
A versatile 2027 lineman from Orem High School, ranked as the No. 9 recruit in Utah.
What’s next
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The takeaway
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