X'avier Shepherd locked in after Utah trip 

The first time wide receiver X'avier Shepherd (Lakewood, Calif./Lakewood) stepped onto the Utah campus, he pulled the trigger on a commitment. The second time -- this past weekend for his official visit -- he firmed up an already-firm pledge.

"I'm a strong commit to Utah," Shepherd said. "When I say I'm going to do something, I keep my word, especially if I firmly believe in it. This is something that I believe will be the best for me. I hope other recruits feel the same way I do, so we can get some more great players up there. But as for me, I'm loving Utah, and I'm strongly committed."

Shepherd had an opportunity to meet several players on the team he didn't get to meet on his last trip, and he had a chance to spend plenty of time with passing game coordinator Aaron Roderick. But the biggest thing he'll take from the trip was his experience during Utah's big win over California.

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