With the benefit of close to three seasons to evaluate player production and accumulated wins on Saturdays, we can now better assess the most impactful classes from the 2020 cycle.
Time has allowed this class to jump up 20 spots and helped deliver the program’s first Pac-12 title last season. Momentum continues, as the Utes are now ranked within the AP top 15. Top signee CB
Clark Phillips III has performed like it. He’s a three-year starter and among the top defensive backs in the conference. The defensive line has benefited from this class, starting with in-state ESPN 300 DL
Van Fillinger, who has been a two-year starter and a top pass-rusher for the Utes. Three-star
Connor O’Toole signed as a tight end but has transitioned into a productive backup to Fillinger on defense.
Aliki Vimahi also arrived with this class and is a starter for Utah on the D-line. It signed only three projected WRs in the class but has received production from two, with
Caine Savage playing in the secondary and
Money Parks contributing at WR.