Utah Gymnastics Finalizes Four-Gymnast 2027 Class
The Utah gymnastics program officially announced its 2027 signing class, which College Gym News ranks second nationally.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Gymnastics
Utah gymnastics finalized its 2027 signing class on Wednesday, adding four gymnasts: Claire Pease, Emma Howells, Galilee Vestnys, and Taylor Noble. The signees will not arrive on campus until one year after signing.
Why it matters
The class adds decorated Level 10 and national-level competitors to Utah's program, signaling continued recruiting strength for the Salt Lake City school. College Gym News ranks the class second nationally among 2027 recruiting classes.
The class is ranked second nationally by College Gym News, and Taylor Noble's 9.925 vault score won the 2025 Level 10 national title. Whether the signees will compete at the 2028 Olympics remains unknown.
The players
Carly Dockendorf
Carly Dockendorf is the head coach of the University of Utah gymnastics program, who announced the signing class through an official press release.
Claire Pease
Claire Pease is a Texas gymnast who won gold on bars at the US Championship and gold on floor at the World Championship.
The details
The signing class was made official through a press release from head coach Carly Dockendorf. Taylor Noble flipped her commitment from Ohio State to Utah, while Claire Pease, Emma Howells, and Galilee Vestnys round out the group.
Timeline
Galilee Vestnys won gold at the Level 10 National Championships in May 2026.
Claire Pease medaled at the US Championship and World Championship in 2026.
The class was finalized on November 11, 2026.
The signees are scheduled to arrive on campus in 2027.
Season Trajectory
College Gym News' national ranking places Utah's 2027 class second in the country, positioning the program among the top recruiting destinations for the next collegiate cycle. The class's depth of national and world-level medalists strengthens Utah's standing against rival collegiate programs.
Fans tracking the 2027 cycle can follow these four signees as they transition to collegiate competition. The class's national ranking gives recruiting-focused readers a concrete benchmark for comparing Utah against other programs.
The takeaway
Strong recruiting classes often reflect a program's competitive trajectory, and Utah's class ranking suggests sustained momentum. Readers interested in the sport can track how these signees perform once they reach campus.
What happens next
The signees are scheduled to arrive on campus next year, in 2027.
Further reading
Explore more Gymnastics coverage to see how collegiate recruiting classes are shaping the sport.
