Utah Utes football: New recruit great fit for Norm Chow's system

Wilson was ranked as the No. 17 quarterback prospect for 2012 by scout.com and was rated as a four-star prospect by rivals.com. While he’s a classic drop-back quarterback, he also has above average athleticism for someone of his stature according to his high school coach.

“Travis is an amazing athlete who combines height, coordination, speed and agility with a 6-6 frame and the ability to pass accurately or for distance,” Patton said. “Travis has great character and he’s a top-ranked student. He will be a credit to Utah’s program and to the university.”

Because of his prowess in the classroom, Wilson plans to graduate from high school early in order to enroll at Utah in time for spring semester, allowing him to participate in spring practices.

“I want to compete immediately for a starting spot, and I believe I’ll be able to do that at Utah,” he said. “That was a big thing for me. Anyone wants to play as early as possible, and I think I’ll definitely have a chance to do that when I get there next January. I'm very excited to have the opportunities that I'll have at such a great program as Utah.”