Douglas Utu
Douglas Utu
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Zack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Utu finished as the state’s top-ranked OL prospect among a Nevada class loaded with talent at the position. A four-year starter at Bishop Gorman, Utu looks like a future starting OT at the P-4 level but has all the fundamentals and physical tools to play either OG or OT. He’s a massive body at 6’6″/300 that moves his feet well and is highly advanced in his technique at this stage. Utu flipped his commitment from Tennessee to Oregon in September and could see the field early in his career with the potential he brings to Eugene.
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Read EvaluationZack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
The biggest recruiting news of the month hit when the state’s #2 overall prospect flipped his commitment from Tennessee to Oregon in the final week of September. Bishop Gorman’s star OL committed to the Volunteers in June and now plans to join fellow teammate and Oregon-commit, Alai Kalaniuvalu Alai Kalaniuvalu 6'4" | 295 lbs | OL Bishop Gorman | 2025 State NV , in Eugene.
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Read EvaluationNathaniel Oishi | Prep Redzone Scout
Utu is an SEC commit with elite size, strength, and mobility to play guard and tackle at a high level in college. Utu seals the edge for the Gorman offense and adds length to the stacked offensive line group.
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Read EvaluationZack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
The #1-overall prospect in Nevada’s 2025 class announced his commitment to Tennessee on Monday morning. Utu’s an elite OL prospect with the size (6’5″/300), strength, and technique to play OT or G at the next level. Utu- who racked up over 20 D-I offers- chose the Vols over Alabama, Michigan, Washington, and Nebraska.
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Read EvaluationZack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Utu took his third official visit in recent weeks with Nebraska this past weekend. The top overall prospect in Nevada’s 2025 class is an elite OL with over 20 D-I offers. Utu recently checked out Michigan and Washington with a trip to Tuscaloosa scheduled next.
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Read EvaluationNathaniel Oishi | Prep Redzone Scout
Utu is the top tackle prospect in the state of Nevada right now. With his true 6’5 frame Utu is a long prospect that possess the agility, flexibility, and first step explosiveness to lock down any edge rusher. Coaches from around the country have offered Utu but there is no clear winner in his recruitment. Look for Utu to continue to protect the QB all season for the national champs.
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Read EvaluationZack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Utu remains Nevada’s top overall prospect in the 2025 class with the rare physical tools and skillset he offers on the offensive line. At 6’5”/300, Utu possesses the length to dominate the edge in pass protection and provides elite athleticism and mobility as a run blocker. He operates off a strong, balanced base, uses his fast, violent hands effectively to control defenders, and finishes with powerful leg drive through the whistle. He holds potential to develop into an elite OT starter at the next level with his combination of size, technique, and flexibility. Utu’s one of the most coveted OT prospects in the country with over 20 D-I offers to his name.
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Read EvaluationWill Becker | Prep Redzone Scout
Douglas Utu Douglas Utu 6'5" | 300 lbs | OL Bishop Gorman | 2025 State NV enters his junior year at Bishop Gorman as the top offensive line prospect in the state. Douglas was the first eighth grader ever offered by Brigham Young University, and he also holds twenty-three separate FBS offers. A dominant junior year could catapult Douglas into the clear-cut #1 prospect for me in Nevada’s 2025 class. I am sure all eyes will be on Douglas up until the second he makes his commitment.
A rare combination of power and athleticism shows in Douglas’ quick, balanced steps before a lightning-fast punch strikes defenders at the second level. Douglas’ good combination of length, quickness, and flexibility shows redirecting to stay in front of pass rushers in protection. Good effort, a strong latch, and elite drive show moving defensive linemen with ease in the run game. Douglas’ great size and foundation of tools as a blocker give him the option to play either tackle or guard in college.
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