Utah football lands 3-star offensive lineman recruit

With two likely first-round NFL draft picks and three other upperclassmen set to graduate next spring, the Utes front five is likely due for a revamp next spring. Utah will certainly utilize the transfer portal to help replace its outgoing talent, though landing star-studded high school prospects like four-star Kelvin Obot (ranked as the No. 10 offensive lineman in the 2026 class) and three-star Rowdy Pearce (No. 94) should help the transition process in 2026.

Sparks, ranked as a three-star and the No. 38 interior offensive lineman by 247Sports, marks another significant recruiting win for Utes offensive line coach Jim Harding Jr. Listed at 6-foot-4 and weighing 280 pounds, Sparks has proven to boast the strength and power to handle his own at tackle while in high school, though he could step into a guard role with the Utes.

Utah will likely lose projected first-round picks Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu, plus graduating starters Michael Mokofisi, Tanoa Togiai and Jaren Kump next spring. That could open up a few opportunities for Sparks, the No. 1-ranked recruit from New Mexico, to find his right fit with Utah.

In addition to starring on the gridiron, Sparks also competed in shot put for V. Sue Cleveland, claiming a New Mexico 5A state title with a throw of 16.44 meters.

Sparks is commit No. 17 of Utah's 2026 recruiting class.

Utah's 2026 recruiting class

• Kelvin Obot (four-star, No. 10-ranked offensive lineman)
• Jaron Pula (four-star, No. 61 wide receiver)
• Kennan Pula (three-star, No. 68 wide receiver)
• LaMarcus Bell (three-star, No. 23 running back)
• Preston Pitts (three-star, No. 39 edge rusher)
• Javion Ramon (three-star, No. 94 edge rusher)
• Aisa Galea'i (three-star, No. 81 safety)
• Michael Johnson (three-star, No. 49 quarterback)
• Perrion Williams (three-star, No. 73 wide receiver)
• LaGary Mitchell (three-star, No. 77 linebacker)
• Josiah Jefferson (three-star, No. 1 JUCO tight end)
• Dylan Waters (three-star, No. 99 cornerback)
• Rowdy Pearce (three-star, No. 94 offensive lineman)
• Major Hinchen (three-star, No. 125 cornerback)
• Carter Stewart (three-star, No. 168 cornerback)
• Bear Fisher (three-star, No. 119 tight end)
• Moses Sparks Jr. (three-star, No. 38 offensive lineman)

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