Utah added another piece to its 2027 recruiting haul Monday morning, landing a commitment from in-state offensive tackle Manase Brown.
Brown, a high three-star prospect from Corner Canyon High, announced his pledge to the Utes in a ceremony held at the school on Monday afternoon. The 6-foot-7, 275-pound lineman had originally committed to Fresno State over the summer, but his recruitment reopened last week, when he was set to choose from a final five that included BYU, USC, Michigan and Arizona.
Brown brings plenty of attention with him. He carries a 0.8800 prospect rating in 247 Sports’ composite rankings and is listed as the No. 8 recruit in Utah in the 2027 class. According to 247 Sports, he also had scholarship offers from more than 15 FBS programs.
His path to Utah included an official visit on Oct. 10 for the Utes’ game against Kansas, per 247 Sports. Brown told Rivals’ Greg Biggins, “I’m really excited about my decision.
I really feel Utah is the best spot for me, all around. They have a very special thing going on right now and I’m excited to be a part of that.”
Brown isn’t just a big body on the edge, either. He’s a dual-sport athlete who also plays basketball for the Chargers, and he has lined up at tight end and defensive end during his high school career.
For Utah, Brown becomes the fourth offensive line commitment in the 2027 class. He’ll work under first-year offensive line assistant coach Jordan Gross, the eighth overall pick in the 2003 NFL draft. Brown is also the second-highest-rated prospect in Utah’s class, trailing only four-star Davis High wide receiver Jaxton Itaaehau.
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