Utah Utes recruiting: Semisi Lauaki pursued by USC, Johnny Maea, Devontae Henry-Cole solid

Utes land local lineman [Dan Sorensen, UteZone]: "East (Salt Lake City, Utah) offensive lineman Johnny Maea didn't have to look far to find his eventual college choice. Although he had a handful of offers, it was Utah - the school just down the street from his high school - that had everything he was looking for."

Henry-Cole locked in [Jeff Dunn, UteZone]: "Utah commit Devontae Henry-Cole is eager to get back on the field after a broken wrist ended his senior season at St. Thomas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla."

Lauaki staying firm [Adam Gorney, Rivals]: "Three-star Semisi Lauaki has been committed to Utah for a few months but USC continues to push for the Lawndale (Calif.) Leuzinger standout."

Utes sign three to financial tenders [Dan Sorensen, UteZone]: "Utah football signed three incoming freshmen to letters of financial aid on Monday, paving the way for all three players to join the team as early enrollees and participate in spring football."