Utah Football Misses Out on 4-Star QB Recruit for 2027 Class

Dane Weber, a top quarterback prospect, has narrowed his list to eight schools, excluding the Utes.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 5:23pm

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Utah's efforts to land four-star quarterback recruit Dane Weber for their 2027 recruiting class have fallen short, as the Chaparral High School (California) prospect has cut the Utes from consideration. Weber has now narrowed his list to eight schools, including Michigan, Oregon, Cincinnati, UCLA, Cal, Stanford, Kansas, and Kansas State.

Why it matters

Landing Weber would have been a major coup for the Utes, who recently lost a commitment from three-star quarterback Thaddeus Thatcher amid coaching changes. The loss of Weber leaves Utah still searching for a quarterback in the 2027 class, though they do have some talented options for 2026 and beyond.

The details

Weber, the No. 25 quarterback in the 2027 class according to 247Sports' composite rankings, held offers from several schools including Colorado, Duke, Purdue, and Washington. Utah made a second offer to Weber in late January in an attempt to stay in the mix, but it ultimately wasn't enough to keep up with his other suitors.

  • In late January, Utah made a second offer to Weber in an attempt to keep him interested.
  • In early January, Utah lost a commitment from three-star quarterback Thaddeus Thatcher amid coaching changes.

The players

Dane Weber

A four-star quarterback prospect from Chaparral High School in California, ranked as the No. 25 quarterback in the 2027 class by 247Sports.

Thaddeus Thatcher

A three-star quarterback prospect who had been committed to Utah since March 2026 before backing off his pledge amid coaching changes.

Morgan Scalley

Utah's defensive coordinator and assistant head coach, who is leading the Utes' search for a quarterback in the 2027 class.

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What’s next

Utah's coaching staff will continue their search for a quarterback in the 2027 recruiting class, with hopes of landing a top prospect to replace the loss of Thatcher's commitment.

The takeaway

The loss of Dane Weber is a significant blow to Utah's 2027 recruiting class, as the Utes were unable to keep up with the competition for the highly-touted quarterback prospect. This setback leaves Utah still searching for their quarterback of the future, putting more pressure on the coaching staff to identify and land a suitable replacement.