Utah Utes
· 2026-06-26
Utah Utes football program got a commitment from Bingham edge Monson Tukuafu on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
The Utah Utes received their 17th commitment for the 2027 recruiting class from Tukuafu, who announced his pledge on social media.
Tukuafu is listed at 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds by 247 Sports.
He had scholarship offers from several Pac-12 and Mountain West Conference programs, along with Utah.
Tukuafu's commitment is the fifth from Utah in the last week, with six total Utah commits for the 2027 cycle.
He tallied 47 tackles and three sacks last season for Bingham, earning Deseret News 6A honorable mention.
The Utah Utes are preparing for their next game against the Idaho Vandals on September 4, 2026.
The Utes will look to build on their recruiting momentum with Tukuafu's commitment.
New head football coach Morgan Scalley will lead the team into the upcoming season.
Tukuafu's skills will be an asset to the Utes' defense, which is looking to improve this season.
The Utah Utes are focused on their upcoming game, but the commitment from Tukuafu is a positive sign for the program's future.
And with the 2027 recruiting class shaping up, the Utes are looking to make a strong push in the Big 12 conference.
But for now, the focus is on the Idaho Vandals game, which will be a key test for the team.
So the Utes will need to be prepared and play their best football to come out on top.
The commitment from Tukuafu is a step in the right direction for the Utah Utes football program.