The Utah Utes are getting the help they need along their defensive line in a big way as Visesio Salt, a product of Brighton H.S. who went on a mission before playing at Mt. San Antonio Community College, has switched his commitment from Florida to Utah.
Salt said he made the switch so he could play in front of family members and friends.
"I've been away from home for too long now," he said. "It's time that I play my last two years in front of my family and friends."
Salt said he plans to enroll in the fall.
While playing for the Gators was enticing, Salt said his family won out. Besides, now that the Utes are in a BCS conference, he sees Utah's chances of getting national exposure good as well.
"When it comes to my family, I'm going to do what is best for us and that is being here at home in Utah with all of them," he said.

In another bit of recruiting news, it appears the Utes have given former offensive coordinator Norm Chow a nice going away present.
Kiha Sai, an offensive lineman who was one of Utah's first commitments for 2012, has switched his commitment to Hawaii.

Sai, whose older brother is current Ute Kapua Sai, was told by the Utes he might want to look elsewhere once the Utes were so successful in recruiting higher rated linemen. Keeping Sai, who is from Honoulu, at home will be a big deal for Chow, who has said all along recruiting Hawaiian players will be crucial for him as he builds his program.

2012 Recruiting Commitments
J.J. Dielman*OL*Desert Vista H.S.*Phoenix, Ariz.*6-4*240*Solid commit, Utes envision using him at center

Hunter Dimick*DL*Syracuse, Utah*Syracuse H.S.*6-4*250*Local player says he is solid on commitment to Utes

Moses Folauhola*DL/LB*Hunter H.S.*West Valley City, Utah*6-0*240*Could play on the line or at linebacker

Chase Hansen*QB*Lone Peak H.S.*Highland, Utah*6-3*197*Expected to go on a mission before enrolling

Jake Jackson*LB*La Costa Canyon H.S.*Encinitas, Calif.*6-3*205*Chose the Utes over BYU

Lio Lafaele*OL*Centennial H.S.*Corona, Calif.*6-4*315*One of several linemen from California committed to Utes

Austin Lee*S*Alta H.S.*Sandy, Utah*6-0*185*Played corner for two years before switching to safety

Koliniasi Leota*DE*Mt. San Antonio*Walnut, Calif.*6-5*275*Already signed, Granger H.S. grad headed home to play for Utes

Zach Lindsay*OL*Davis H.S.*Kaysville, Utah*6-7*250*Switched commitment from BYU to Utah

Delshawn McClellon*WR*Gahr H.S.*5-9*165*Cerritos, Calif*Has committed to Utes but keeping his options open

Nua Poteki*OL*Brighton H.S.*Salt Lake City*6-5*310*Had a good showing at the All Poly Camp

Cedrick Poutasi*OL*Desert Pines H.S.*Las Vegas, Nev.*6-5*325*Also visited Arizona State

Marc Pouvave*OL*Southwestern C.C.*Chula Vista, Calif.*6-5*340*Also had an offer from San Diego State

Visesio Salt*DL*Mt. San Antonio*Walnut, Calif.*6-3*340*Decided playing in front of family better than playing for Florida

Justin Thomas*CB*West Orange-Stark H.S.*Orange, Texas*5-9*170*Had offers from Texas Tech, Baylor, Oklahoma St.

Sione Tupouata*DL*Snow College*Oakland, Calif.*6-4*255*Originally signed with Utes out of H.S. before going JC route

Vaha Vainuku*DL*East H.S.*Salt Lake City*6-3*295*Plans to go on mission before playing for Utes

Travis Wilson*QB*San Clemente H.S.*San Clemente, Calif.*6-6*205*Picked the Utes over Washington

Kelvin York*RB*Fullerton College*Fullerton, Calif.*6-0*220*Signed, Originally committed to USC, rushed for 1,435 yds. and 17 TDs in 2011