Recruitin': BYU and Utah

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BYU has been the top of the 2010 recruiting class in the Mountain West and ranked thirteenth the NCAA according to Scout, for the 2010 class. In the past week in a half BYU has verbal commits from four new players; which brings their total to nineteen.

Manu Mulitalo is a local recruit from West Valley, UT and is a three star offensive lineman. One interesting story about Mulitalo is that he still doesn't know all the schools that offered, but does know of at least three: Navy, Washington State and, of course, BYU. Apparently his Dad was keeping that info from him. However if you check Rivals, his list included USC, UCLA, Washington, Washington State, UNLV, and Utah. Here is what ESPN Recruiting has to say about Mulitalo:

"Mulitalo presently plays offensive tackle but lacks the height for the position that we like to see at the major level of competition. A move to guard better suits his physical and athletic abilities.

Flashes good explosion and playing strength but must become a more consistent every down player. His lower body flexibility, foot quickness and balance look good; displays explosion and initial quickness coming out of his stance."

Bryan Sampson, tight end from Pleasant Grove high school and is looking to follow in the great line of BYU tight ends. Sampson is a three star from Rivals. Sampson is more of a pass catching, tight end:

"He will need to get into a college weight program and add serious bulk to his frame. He presents a solid receiving target.

He can catch the ball into his frame at times, but displays the ability to extend his arms and catch the ball with his hands. He displays adequate speed and runs solid routes."

His 2008 numbers were not great with 14 receptions for 186 yards and two touchdown. Sampson who is 6'5" and 210 pounds, which is not quite big enough to play tight end at the division one level. Expect Sampson to redshirt a year to bulk up his weight.

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