Massive defensive lineman commits to Utah

Gaius Vaenuku of Trinity High School in Euless, Texas became the fifth defensive lineman to commit to Utah on Sunday night, according to Greg Powers of Scout.com.

He became the 29^th member overall to join Kyle Whittingham’s recruiting class of 2013, which ranks No. 9 in the Pac-12 Conference.

"It is a great program, great family and I have friends going there also," Vaenuku said while on FOX 4’s Sports Sunday television program. "We can bring (Euless) Trinity up to Utah."

Vaenuku, a three-star prospect, is listed as an end but will likely switch to tackle – the Utes will be attempting to replace Star Lotulelei, who is heading to the NFL Draft.

Utah would like to carry its 22^nd-ranked rushing defense into 2013 and continue to improve from it, and Vaenuku’s 6-foot-5, 280-pound frame could be an immediate contributor to plug the middle.

Vaenuku was offered a scholarship from over 40 schools, but chose the Utes over finalists TCU, Missouri, Texas Tech and BYU.


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