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The University of Utah football program landed its highest-rated commit of the 2026 recruiting class on Tuesday when offensive tackle Kelvin Obot announced his pledge to the Utes.
Obot is a 6-foot-5, 265-pound talent out of Fruitland High in Idaho, where he plays under former Utah offensive tackle Jordan Gross, who was a first-round NFL draft pick who played for more than a decade with the Carolina Panthers.
Obot is a four-star recruit and rated the No. 1 prospect out of Idaho in the 2026 class, No. 9 among offensive tackles and the No. 131 recruit nationally in 247 Sports’ composite ratings, which factor in ratings from 247 Sports, Rivals, On3 and ESPN.
His 0.9406 composite score in 247 Sports’ formula makes him the ninth-highest rated recruit in Utah history, per their metrics.
On3 ranks Obot as the No. 9 overall player — and No. 3 offensive tackle — in the 2026 class.
“Athletic offensive tackle that has proven to be no match for Gem State-based competition over the years. Displays favorable reaction skills and body control as he’s light on his feet and frequently in balance,” 247 Sports’ Andrew Ivins wrote in evaluating Obot.
“Quick out of a two-point stance as he tries to establish a wide base in his run sets. Patient in pass protection as he gains depth before engaging targets with well-timed strikes.”
Could Obot be an immediate contributor when he gets on campus next year?
CBS Sports, which teams with 247 Sports in its recruitment coverage efforts, has been grading major commitments as they happen, and has included Obot.
CBS Sports developed a Commitment Impact Score, which rates a recruit from 1-10 on their projected impact on a program based on three factors — roster boost (50% of the final score), momentum hit and program fit/narrative.
In that formula, Obot was rated a 10 out of 10, or a…
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Publish date : 2025-07-03 00:27:00
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