Utah Football Targets Top 2028 In-State Recruit

Noah Va'afuti Seufale, a standout offensive lineman from Orem High School, is set to visit Utah and Cal in the coming weeks.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 11:52pm

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Several of Utah football's top recruiting targets are set to visit Salt Lake City in the coming months, including Noah Va'afuti Seufale, a standout offensive lineman from nearby Orem High School. Seufale, a three-star prospect and the No. 7 interior offensive lineman in the 2028 class, has garnered interest from several power conference programs and will check out Utah on March 21 and Cal on April 15.

Why it matters

Landing an elite in-state recruit like Seufale would be a major win for Utah's 2028 recruiting class, as the Utes look to build a strong foundation on the offensive line for the future. Seufale's visit comes as Utah is also hosting several top targets from the 2027 class, highlighting the program's efforts to secure its long-term recruiting pipeline.

The details

Seufale is one of the top recruits from the state of Utah, ranked as the No. 7 prospect in the 2028 class and the No. 7 interior offensive lineman nationally. He has already received offers from several power conference programs, including Arizona State, Arkansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Texas Tech, Washington, and BYU, in addition to Utah and Cal. Seufale's visit to Utah comes as the Utes are also bringing in several top 2027 targets, as the program looks to build depth and talent along the offensive line for the future.

  • Seufale is scheduled to visit Utah on March 21, 2026.
  • Seufale is scheduled to visit Cal on April 15, 2026.

The players

Noah Va'afuti Seufale

A standout offensive lineman from Orem High School in Utah, Seufale is a three-star prospect and the No. 7 interior offensive lineman in the 2028 recruiting class.

Morgan Scalley

The head coach of the Utah football program, who is leading the Utes' efforts to recruit top in-state talent like Seufale.

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What they’re saying

“Buckle Up!”

— Noah Va'afuti Seufale

What’s next

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The takeaway

Utah's pursuit of Noah Va'afuti Seufale, a top in-state offensive line prospect in the 2028 class, highlights the program's efforts to build a strong recruiting pipeline and secure the long-term future of its offensive line. Landing Seufale would be a major win for the Utes, as they look to continue their success on the recruiting trail.