Viewmont (Utah) offensive lineman Alex Harrison announced his commitment to the University of Utah on Thursday. This is the program's second commitment of the week and they continue to make their push to the early signing period, as the program landed one of its top priorities Thursday. The big three-star lineman announced his decision ahead of an official visit to the program this weekend with a number of other top priorities for the program.

Harrison is a 6-foot-4-inch, 310 pound bully of a lineman, that played on both sides of the ball during his high school career as an offensive tackle and defensive tackle. The Utes secured the No. 63 ranked offensive tackle and the No. 851 player overall according the industry generated 247Sports Composite Rating. He is the No. 66 offensive tackle and No. 821 player overall according to 247Sports own ranking. With Harrison added to the class, the Utes have moved up 10 spots in the 247Sports Team Ranking to No. 79 in the country, and No.11 in the Pac-12.

He possess the of frame, athleticism, and power to not only play on the interior of the offensive line but to play at a high level. His strength is obvious on tape, as he effortlessly creates movement in the run game whether it be head-up base blocks, down blocks, or combo blocks. Harrison has a thick build in the lower half which helps him to play with a good base and isn't susceptible to power rushes. He has enough athleticism to translate to the next level, but working on his foot speed and agility will be key for him.

He committed to Utes after announcing a top five list that also included Nebraska, Oregon, USC and Utah State. He took official trips to both Nebraska (Oct. 5th) and USC (Nov. 23rd) but he was also a frequent unofficial visitor at Utah this season. Offensive line coach Jim Harding spearheaded this recruitment and made Harrison feel like he was already part of the program and family culture. Harrison has developed a strong relationship with Harding, the staff, and a number of others that helped him feel like Utah was the place for him.

With Harrison's pledge, Utah now holds 13 commitments for the 2020 class with just six days before the early signing period opens up on December 18. Harrison is the first offensive lineman to commit to the Utes for the 2020 class, and joins other pledges in the class: Ty Jordan, Jake Bentley, Kenzel Lawler, Caine Savage, Tyler Wegis, Peyton Powell, John Gentry, Jaylan Ford, Graham Faloona, Ben Renfro, Kamo'i Latu, and Money Parks.

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