Utah added the primary operating again of its 2027 class on Tuesday evening with the dedication of Skyline operating again Jonah Mailei.
The 6-foot, 200-pound operating again rushed for 1,197 yards (6.2 yards per carry) and eight touchdowns final yr for the Eagles. Out of the backfield, he additionally caught 25 passes for 347 yards and 4 scores.
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He was named an honorable point out on the Deseret News’ 4A All-State crew.
Mailei, who selected the Utes over presents from Boise State and Oregon State, is presently unranked by nationwide recruiting providers.
Mailei’s father, Marcus, performed operating again at Weber State and appeared in two video games for the New Orleans Saints of their Super Bowl-winning season.
Mailei turns into the fourth general commit in Morgan Scalley’s 2027 class and the second offensive participant, becoming a member of three-star extensive receiver Money Parks, three-star defensive lineman Tiki Teeples and three-star edge rusher Jackson Henderson.