RIO RANCHO — Christmas has come early for the University of Utah: this year, they are getting the top-ranked player in New Mexico.

On Wednesday morning, Cleveland High School senior Moses Sparks officially signed his letter of intent to play football for the Utah Utes next year.

“Thank you to my grandma; I have no idea what I’d do without her right now. Thanks to my coaches for building me into the man I am today,” Sparks said. “Football is my life, and you guys helped me continue that for four more years.”

Sparks, committed to the Utes since July, wasted no time putting pen to paper as Dec. 3, which marks the start of the early signing period for high school football recruits. Family, friends and teammates accompanied him in a packed “Thunderdome” gymnasium.

Cleveland Head Coach Rober

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