2nd team AA is a great honor. Going to Utah has worked out for him. Just like Caleb Etinene leaving OK. State and coming to BYU has worked out for him. Caleb made 1st team all BIG XII. That's a great honor and he made huge improvements from last year and since he left OSU.
I don't think you can criticize a kid for going to Utah when he earns 2nd team AA honors. Seems like it was a good choice for him even if Utah had a down year.