SALT LAKE CITY-Tuesday, numerous University of Utah football standouts received preseason all-Pac 12 recognition.

First Team

Senior tight end Brant Kuithe (19 rec, 206 yards, 3 TD’s last season)

Junior offensive lineman Sataoa Laumea

Junior offensive lineman Keaton Bills

Junior defensive tackle Junior Tafuna, a former Bingham High School star (1 sack, 3.5 tackles for a loss last season)

Junior linebacker Karene Reid (5 sacks, interception, 9.5 tackles for a loss last season)

Junior safety Cole Bishop (interception, 1.5 sacks, 6 tackles for a loss last season)

Second Team

Junior defensive end Van Fillinger, a former Corner Canyon High School star (5 sacks, forced fumble, 5 tackles for a loss last season)

Sophomore linebacker Lander Barton, a former Brighton High School star (4.5 sacks, forced fumble, 8 tackles for a loss last season)

Honorable Mention

Sophomore offensive lineman Michael Mokofisi, a former Woods Cross High School star.

Junior defensive end Jonah Elliss (3 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 6 tackles for a loss last season)

Senior cornerback JaTravis Broughton (sack, 2 passes defensed last season)

Junior cornerback Zemaiah Vaughn (forced fumble, tackle for a loss last season)

The Utah football season starts August 31 as the Utes host Florida at Rice-Eccles Stadium.