2025 safety Nathan Tilmon commits to Utah

Arlington (Texas) Mansfield Timberview three-star safety Nathan Tilmon has committed to Utah, he announced on Saturday afternoon.

He chose the Utes over Texas and TCU. Tilmon decommitted from SMU at the end of June.

The 6-foot-1, 170-pounder is the No. 958 overall prospect and No. 78 safety in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 150 player in Texas.

On3 ranks Tilmon higher than other recruiting services. He checks in as the No. 34 safety in the nation and No. 70 player in Texas, per the 2025 On300.

Tilmon is commitment No. 18 for Kyle Whittingham and the Utah staff this cycle. The Utes’ class ranks No. 51 in the nation and No. 9 in the Big 12, according to the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.

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After inking the No. 21 class two cycles ago, Whittingham and the Utes are searching for another big haul on the trail this time around. Two four-stars currently highlight the 2025 class in Spanish Fork (Utah) four-star offensive tackle Aaron Dunn and Las Vegas Arbor View four-star linebacker Christian Thatcher. Dunn, the No. 230 overall prospect and No. 2 player in Utah, pledged earlier this week on Aug. 8.

“An elite program,” Dunn told On3. “Love the coaches. Bonded with the players. I’m fired up to play elite football right in my backyard.”

Tilmon becomes the third listed defensive back to join the Utes’ class, flanking Pflugerville (Texas) Weiss three-star cornerback Jason Stokes and Henderson (Nev.) Coronado three-star safety JJ Buchanan. A pair of athletes, El Paso (Texas) Del Valle three-star Shelton Fuller and Kahuku (Hi.) three-star Mana Carvalho, are also in the class.

Pasadena (Calif.) Sierra Canyon three-star quarterback Wyatt Becker is in the class and is currently the nation’s No. 33 QB. He’s one of four commits from the Golden State thus far.

Other top commits in the Utes’ class include: Saint George (Utah) Desert Hills three-star linebacker Cyrus Polu, North Las Vegas Centennial three-star wide receiver Tavian McNair, Denver Cherry Creek three-star offensive tackle Soren Shinofield and Folsom (Calif.) three-star EDGE Nela Tupou.