The University of Utah offensive staff has made a strong push for not only one of it's top targets, but one of the top recruits in the country, and made the latest cut in his recruitment. Folsom (California) all-purpose back Daniyel Ngata updated his list, trimming it by two, eliminating Oregon and Penn State. His top five included Texas A&M, Clemson, Utah, Arizona State, and Oklahoma State. He announced his top five via Twitter:

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.”

Psalms 32:8



Top ???

Texas A&M #GigEm

Clemson #ALLIN

Utah #GoUtes

Oklahoma State #GoPokes

ASU #ForksUp



Commitment Next...?? — Daniyel Ngata (@dngata2) July 13, 2019

Currently rated by 247Sports as a four-star prospect, checking in as the No. 78 overall prospect and the No. 2 all-purpose back according to 247Sports own ratings. In the 247Sports Composite Rating he checks in at No. 48 overall and the No. 2 all-purpose back.

Checking in at 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds, Ngata is a do-everything running back that that has visited the Utah program already, when he unofficially visited Salt Lake City for the Red and White Spring Game. Ngata has expressed interest in visiting Utah again, this time, for an official visit.

Ngata runs with a wide, sturdy base, which provides him impressive balance and makes him tougher to tackle than his listed size would lead you to believe. Very good feet, can chop his steps to breakdown defenders like a hesitation dribble in basketball and create missed tackle opportunities, change directions explosively and has a strong jump cut. With the level of athleticism he possesses, Ngata still runs with good patience behind his linemen, allowing their blocks to develop or to take advantage of an over-pursuing defense.

On the recruiting front, Utah's clearly got their work cut out for them. Competing against the reigning national champions, who also signed his older brother in last year's class, as well as Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, and Arizona State is going to be a heated competition to say the least. However, the Utes staff, led by running backs coach Kiel McDonald have done a phenomenal job so far in developing a strong relationship.

Utah's star running back Zack Moss will move on from the program, likely as an NFL draft pick, and that will open up the competition for the starting job next season. Ngata is the type of talent that can contribute right away, and he would be a big boost to the already talented depth chart at Utah.