Recruiting: Family ties may help Utah football
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Brigham Young football coaches closed the proverbial deal fairly well last weekend, getting several high-profile recruits to orally commit to play for the Cougars.

Now it is Utah's turn.

The Utes also have a chance to land a four-star prep recruit this weekend, with lineman Benji Kemoeatu of Hawaii's Kahuku High among those scheduled to visit.

Signing day for college football is Feb. 6 this year.

Kemoeatu, who is also being recruited by several Pac-10 schools, would be a huge get for Utah if he commits and if he qualifies academically.

The younger brother of former Utah and current NFL players Chris and Ma'ake Kemoeatu is one of the top recruits in the West. He will be accompanied by his Kahuku teammate, Anthony Siilata, an offensive lineman who hinted that he might return to the islands as a Ute.

"I've been looking forward to taking this trip since I was a freshman," Siilata said Monday. "I love Utah. There's a chance, a real good chance" that he could commit.

Kahuku safety Shiloah Te'o has committed to BYU, while Red Raiders linebacker Paipai Falemalu said Monday he is visiting Washington this weekend and is trying to decide between the Huskies, Oregon State and California.

David Reed, a receiver from Pasadena (Calif.) City College by way of New London, Conn., confirmed he is also visiting this weekend (and close to committing), while an assistant coach at Piqua High in Ohio said linebacker David Rolf is also making the trip.

drew@sltrib.com

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