Utah Loses Out On 4-Star Prospect Salesi Moa to Tennessee

Originally posted on Heartland College Sports
By Brian McQuillen | Last updated Aug 1, 2025 10:45 AM ET

Class of 2026 four-star ATH Salesi Moa committed to the Tennessee Volunteers over the Utah Utes, per Hayes Fawcett.

Moa also had Michigan in his top five, alongside Washington and Michigan State. The Ogden, Utah, native ultimately chose to leave his hometown state to join the Volunteers.

The 6-foot-2 athlete is listed as the No. 46 overall prospect in the 2026 cycle and the second-best at his position. Moa also ranked as the top prospect in Utah, according to On3.

BREAKING: Elite 2026 ATH Salesi Moa has Committed to Tennessee, he tells me for @rivals

The 6’1 190 ATH from Ogden, UT chose the Vols over Utah and Michigan

He’s ranked as the No. 2 ATH in the ’26 Class (per Rivals)

“801➡️➡️865”https://t.co/EAiEyYOY0C pic.twitter.com/xZYi1EJg3I
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 31, 2025

Moa is one of the most versatile high school players in the nation and will have the opportunity to play time at the wide receiver and defensive back positions with the Vols.

Despite not committing to Utah, he had previous ties to the program. His father, Ben Moa, played tight end for the Utes from 2002-03.

Head coach Kyle Whittingham has still managed to string together a strong 2026 recruiting class, highlighted by four-star prospects Kelvin Obot and Jaron Pula.

Utah enters its third season competing in the Big 12 Conference, following a disappointing 5-7 finish in 2024. The Utes have not won a bowl game since 2017 and kick off the 2025 campaign against the UCLA Bruins on Aug. 30.

This article first appeared on Heartland College Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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