SALT LAKE CITY—On Monday, Utah Football continued to build momentum on the recruiting front by securing three new commitments.
The first announcement came from three-star running back from North Crowley (Fort Worth, TX), who flipped his commitment from SMU to Utah.
Next, three-star cornerback Deon Mays from Arlington (Arlington, TX) pledged to Utah after an official visit over the weekend.
Finally, Jamarian “Byrd” Ficklin, a three-star quarterback from Muskogee (Muskogee, OK), also committed to Utah, switching his commitment from Texas State.
Utah RB Commit Daniel Bray Shows Off Impressive Athleticism
Bray had been committed to SMU for about a month after an official visit to Salt Lake City in October, where he was impressed by the program. Initially, he chose the Mustangs over schools like Utah, Arizona, Houston, and TCU. Despite his commitment to SMU, the Utes remained involved in his recruitment, and his decision to switch just days before the signing period is a significant victory for Utah. Bray is a versatile athlete with an exceptional track pedigree, boasting a personal best of 10.38 seconds in the 100-meter dash.
Utah CB Commit Deon Mays on the Rise
Mays was not heavily recruited before the 2024 season, but a strong senior year increased interest in him. He received offers from Utah, BYU, and San Diego State, as well as attention from Kansas, Oklahoma State, Vanderbilt, and others. Standing at 6-foot-1 and weighing 165 pounds, Mays has good size for a cornerback and excellent speed, frequently running times under 10.6 seconds in the 100-meter. This season, he recorded 33 tackles, one interception, and two pass breakups. Mays represents the kind of late-blooming talent that Utah has successfully identified over the years.
Utah QB Commit Jamarian “Byrd” Ficklin is a Major Get
Ficklin is the third commitment of the day, having switched allegiance from Texas State to Utah. He is an exciting dual-threat quarterback prospect. This season, he completed 117 of 189 passes for 2,218 yards and 28 touchdowns, with only four interceptions, while adding 533 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. As a multiyear starter at Muskogee, he boasts impressive career stats, including 10,710 passing yards, 119 touchdowns against 35 interceptions, and 1,938 rushing yards with 42 touchdowns. Ficklin has made a name for himself this season, and securing him just days before the signing period is another significant triumph for the Utes. The left-handed quarterback has been a strong leader at Muskogee and will be a valuable addition to Utah’s quarterback room.
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