The Salt Lake Tribune
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Utes Happy With Haul So Far
One of the best defensive tackles in Colorado, a 6-foot-2, 260-pound sack specialist who was being recruited fairly heavily by the University of Utah, commited to the Colorado Buffaloes on Wednesday.

Curtis Cunningham of Columbine High in Littleton chose Colorado over Utah, Kansas, Stanford, Wyoming, Arizona State and Air Force.

Still, sources familiar with Utah's recruiting efforts say Utah coaches are still pleased with the pledges they have so far, and are excited about some other prospects.

Most notably, the Utes are still in the running for Benji Kemoeatu of Kahuku, Haw. The 6-foot-3 lineman is considered the No. 2 center in the country by some recruiting services. His older brothers Chris and Ma'ake are both in the NFl.

UNLV and Oregon State have also offered.

Also, David Kruger, a 6-5, 270-pounder from Timpanogos High in Orem is seemingly within Utah's grasp. BYU has also offered Kruger, whose brother plays for the Utes.

Some of the other preps the Utes have offered are lineman Alec Johnson of Colorado's Mullen High and Shelby Lyons, a 6-1, 205-pound linebacker from Centennial High in Corona, Calif.

Johnson seems to be leaning toward Arizona State, however. Lyons has received offers from San Diego State, Idaho and UNLV.

The Utes currently have nine commitments, some more firm than others.

Within Utah, the Utes have pledges from Copper Hills receiver Kendrick Moeai, Copper Hills lineman Sealver Siliga and Bingham lineman Derek Tuimauga.

The six out-of-staters to commit so far:

1, Lamar Chapman, a 5-10, 175-pound defensive back at El Camino Community College in Torrance, Calif.

2, Siaki Cravens, a 6-2, 200-pound tight end from Temecula Valley High School in California

3, Zach Davila, a 6-5, 295-pound offensive lineman from Cienega High in Vail, Ariz.

4, Sam Brenner, a 6-2, 270-pound offensive lineman from Oceanside, Calif.

5, Cole Loftin, a 6-0, 175-pound athlete from Aledo, Texas

6, Ryan Lacy, a 5-9, 175-pound running back from Oakmont High in Roseville, Calif.

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