Utah Football Targets Top California Offensive Lineman for 2027 Class

Lincoln Mageo, the No. 10 interior offensive lineman in the 2027 class, will visit Utah's campus in March.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Utah's football program has scheduled a visit with Lincoln Mageo, the top-ranked interior offensive lineman recruit from California in the 2027 class. Mageo, a standout at Oceanside High School, will check out Utah's campus on March 21 as he considers offers from several top programs including Washington, Michigan, Texas, and Ohio State.

Why it matters

Securing commitments from elite offensive line prospects is crucial for Utah as they look to maintain their status as one of the top programs in the Pac-12. Mageo is a highly coveted recruit, and landing him would be a major coup for the Utes' 2027 recruiting class.

The details

Mageo, a 6-foot-4, 290-pound prospect, is ranked by ESPN as the No. 10 interior offensive lineman in the 2027 class. He also checks in at No. 17 at his position and No. 24 overall in California according to the On3/Rivals rankings. Utah's coaching staff, led by offensive line coach Jordan Gross, visited Mageo at his home in January and extended an offer. Mageo will now return the favor by taking an official visit to Utah's campus on March 21, sandwiched between trips to Washington and Texas.

  • Mageo will visit Utah's campus on March 21, 2026.
  • Mageo previously hosted Utah's coaches for a home visit in January 2026.
  • Mageo plans to make his college commitment before the start of his senior season.

The players

Lincoln Mageo

The top-ranked interior offensive lineman recruit from California in the 2027 class, Mageo is a 6-foot-4, 290-pound standout at Oceanside High School.

Morgan Scalley

The head coach of the Utah football program, Scalley is leading the Utes' efforts to recruit Mageo.

Jordan Gross

Utah's offensive line coach, Gross visited Mageo at his home in January 2026 and extended a scholarship offer from the Utes.

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What they’re saying

“Mageo's Utah trip is sandwiched between visits to Washington (March 7) and Texas (March 21), according to Angulo. Mageo plans on making his commitment before the start of his senior season, per 247Sports.”

— Blair Angulo, 247Sports Reporter (247Sports)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Securing a commitment from a top-ranked offensive line prospect like Lincoln Mageo would be a major win for Utah's 2027 recruiting class as they look to maintain their status as one of the premier programs in the Pac-12 conference.