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Frequently in recruiting, college programs inform players of intentions to switch their positions at the next level. Many athletes are receptive to the pitch, while others stubbornly resist the notion.

Layton's Class of 2017 composite three-star recruit Tayler Katoa is open to anything. Listed as 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, Katoa has handled the reins of the Lancers' offense at quarterback the past several years, showcasing his duel-threat ability in the process, but he's currently receiving attention as a prospect at numerous positions other than QB.

"A lot of schools are offering me as an athlete," Katoa explained. "Some say defensive end, some say linebacker, some say tight end or power back. [It's] kind of all over the place."

While he conceded his preference is to play on the defensive side of the ball, he said "I would really play anywhere."

Katoa currently holds scholarship offers from Arizona State, Boise State, BYU, Colorado, Kansas, Nevada, Oregon State, UNLV, Utah, Utah State, Vanderbilt, Washington and Washington State.

"I really don't think it will be too much trouble for me [to switch]. Quarterback is a great position, it teaches you football IQ," Katoa said.

"I think I'm a good athlete and I can transition pretty easily. It's learning the techniques, that's the biggest thing."

Katoa hasn't established a timeline for his commitment, saying "everybody is pretty even for me, as of right now. I just want to play my last season [in high school] and see what happens." Katoa also has yet to decide if he'll serve an LDS Church mission.

In terms of his interest toward in-state programs, Katoa visited Utah earlier this year and BYU on Monday — explaining he enjoyed both campuses — and he plans on checking out Utah State in the near future.

"The main reason I would stay home is family, but beside that nothing else really matters."

Utah was the first program to offer Katoa, which oftentimes holds heavy weight for recruits, and his sister plays volleyball for the Utes, while both of his parents attended and competed in athletics at BYU. His cousins — Thor (from Pine View) and Zach Katoa (from American Fork) — signed with Oregon State in Gary Andersen's first recruiting class.

Overall, Katoa is enjoying the process, and is simply waiting on the right fit.

"It's been fun. It's been a good process," he said. "It's picked up a lot in the last couple of months, but I've enjoyed it so far."

— Trevor Phibbs

Twitter: @trevorphibbs