Utah football lands commitment from 3-star LB recruit

Who is LaGary Mitchell Jr.?

Known for his hard hits and ability to create turnovers, Mitchell has the makings of a typical Utah linebacker. Listed at 6-foot-2 and weighing 200 pounds, he's ranked by 247Sports Composite as a three-star and the No. 92 linebacker prospect in the class of 2026, as well as the No. 3-ranked player from the state of Idaho.

A product of Meridian High School (Idaho), Mitchell had originally committed to the Broncos in November, though the Utes remained in contact before getting him on campus for a visit following his standout performances in the Under Armour Next Salt Lake Regional a few weeks ago. He also held an offer from Colorado State.

Who else is in Utah's 2026 recruiting class?

Utah's 2026 recruiting class features one other commit from Preston Pitts, a three-star edge rusher from Clear Falls High School (Texas). The Utes did have a commitment from 6-foot-5 tight end prospect Colby Simpson, though he recently reopened his recruitment.

The Utes' 2026 class ranks No. 82 in the country and dead last in the 16-team Big 12, according to 247Sports. Time will tell if those rankings change with more pivotal recruiting weekends on the horizon for Whittingham and company.