On Sunday morning, three-star Hawaii linebacker Max Fonoimoana made a commitment to join the Utah team. The announcement was cause for celebration as he will be joining his brother, Brock Fonoimoana, in Salt Lake City after they complete their missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Fonoimoana shared a photo of his grandfather, Bill Cravens, who played quarterback for Utah in the 1960s as part of his announcement.
The victory over the USC Trojans on October 21, 2023 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum was cause for celebration as well. The team emerged victorious with a score of 34-32, thrilling fans and securing an important win.
Fonoimoana is ranked as the No. 3 prospect from Hawaii by 247Sports and the 48th-best linebacker in the class of 2025 by Rivals. He had offers from several other schools including Arizona, Cal, and Hawaii but ultimately chose to commit to Utah, becoming the seventh player to join Kyle Whittingham’s program in the class of 2025.
Fonoimoana will join quarterbacks Wyatt Becker and Shaker Reisig, edge rusher Nela Tupou, defensive linemen Karson Kaufusi and Sione Motuapuaka, and tight end Drew Clemens as part of the incoming class for Utah.
