Prep football: Northern Utah prospects to know on National Signing Day
Several area players headed to Weber State
OGDEN — A memorable prep football season in Northern Utah officially culminates with National Signing Day as more than 20 seniors solidified their post-graduation plans on Wednesday and several more thumb through offers in weeks ahead.
Incoming freshmen are now in the final signing period, from Feb. 5 to Feb. 7, to sign letters of intent with schools making scholarships or alternative offers to recruits. Once an agreement is signed, athletes must request an official waiver if they wish to reopen their recruitment.
The recent weekend included Roy standout Robert Young’s commitment to Idaho State. During his senior season, the Standard-Examiner All-Area Football Co-Player of the Year produced 2,340 all-purpose yards and 35 touchdowns.
Weber linebacker Tyler Payne (BYU) and Layton Christian athlete Iverson Report (Utah State) currently rest within the state’s top 30-plus prospects evaluated by 247Sports. Weber wideout Ian Elmore, and St. Joseph wideout Declan Yarosik with teammate and kicker Daniel Fontes, are expected to land locally with Weber State. Syracuse offensive tackle Ty Hunter signed at Weber State in December’s early period, while Syracuse defensive lineman Hoyt Pula inked with WSU on Wednesday.
BYU transfer linebacker Sione Moa (Weber) is headed for Weber State after two seasons in Provo and another at Utah State. Moa’s brother, Aisea, also opted for the portal this offseason and is bound for Michigan State with two years of eligibility.
Brevin Hamblin (Syracuse) is on his way to Utah State after two years at Utah Tech. DJ Mayes (Syracuse) is also headed to USU after one season at New Mexico.
Confirmed signees as of Wednesday, Feb. 5
• Robert Young, Roy – Idaho State
• Colby Frokjer, Roy – Montana State
• Kahekili Eleneke, Roy – Colorado Mesa
• Cade Draper, Roy – Utah Tech
• Jaxton Scoffield, Roy – Utah State
• Ian Elmore, Weber – Weber State
• Tyler Payne, Weber – BYU
• Jagger Hammer, Weber – Southern Utah
• Ridge Torman, Weber – Colorado Mesa
• Crew Cacciacarne, Weber – Utah State
• Jaxson Fresques, Northridge – Sacramento State
• Ty Hunter, Syracuse – Weber State
• Hoyt Pula, Syracuse – Weber State
• Easton Choate, Syracuse – North Dakota
• Gunner Windsor, St. Joseph – San Bernadino Valley College (California)
• Declan Yarosik, St. Joseph – Weber State
• Kayden Huss, St. Joseph – Idaho State
• Daniel Fontes, St. Joseph – Weber State
• Iverson Report, Layton Christian – Utah State
• Jobe Tuafale, Layton Christian – Tyler Junior College (Texas)
• Lincoln Gilson, Morgan – Southern Utah
• Tydon Jones, Bear River – Utah State
Connect with prep sports reporter Conner Becker via email at cbecker@standard.net and X @ctbecker.