On Saturday, October 15, 2022, the energy and excitement were palpable as Utah’s players prepared to take on USC at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. The team was gearing up for what promised to be an intense match.
Sunday proved to be a successful day for Utah’s recruiting efforts, with the team securing commitments from two linebackers in the class of 2025. The first commitment came from three-star Hawaii linebacker Max Fonoimoana, followed by a pledge from four-star Las Vegas linebacker Christian Thatcher.
Thatcher, standing at 6-foot-2 and weighing 205 pounds, made the decision to commit to the Utes over notable offers from various schools, including USC, Washington, and Texas A&M. His top-six choices were narrowed down to USC, Washington, Oklahoma, Utah, Kansas, and Colorado before he ultimately chose to join Kyle Whittingham’s program.
Thatcher’s impressive statistics during his junior season at Arbor View High School solidify his standing as a top linebacker in the 2025 class. He recorded 95 tackles, five tackles for loss