Big Time Blockers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offensive linemen make every great offense go, and these four players have made plays for their team all year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alai Kalaniuvalu || OL || 6'4 || 285 || Timpview High School || 2025 </strong><br>Kalaniuvalu is a mammoth of a man at left tackle, and he's only a Sophomore. The 6'4 linemen is the total package with the size, speed, and strength every college coach looks to add to their program. He's helped pave a path for one of the best rushing attacks in the state. Kalaniuvalu's done all this at left tackle, one of the most critical positions on an offense. Kalaniuvalu always plays to the whistle and finishes blocks at a high level. His footwork in both his run and pass sets is fantastic. The Thunderbird's ground game is so devastating because of his ability to get him out in space and throw defenders around.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406917' first='Adam' last='Stephens'] || OL || 6'4 || 285 || Skyridge High School || 2023&nbsp;</strong><br>Stephens is the leader of the Falcon's beastly offensive line. He's an excellent puller who doesn't lean back in his stance, preventing the defense from knowing what he wants to do. Instead, he takes a good path and bulldozes defenders like a wrecking ball. Stephens continues to drive his feet after making first contact and doesn't stop till the whistle. He does a good job working with his teammates on double teams and knows when to come off, take the linebacker, or stay on, and continue to drive the defensive lineman. In addition, Stephens loves the serve-up pancakes and does an excellent job in pass protection.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406884' first='Austin' last='Boyd'] || OL || 6'5 || 286 || Lehi High School || 2023 </strong><br>Boyd is a mauler who plays through the whistle physically and finishes every block. He's a good communicator who keeps his eyes up, allowing him to pass off defensive linemen and take on blitzes. Boyd has good hands and a physical punch. He's patient in pass pro and has a good anchor. The 6'5 guard moves his feet well and cuts defenders off with his body. Boyd takes short, choppy steps in the run game and keeps driving his legs when he locks onto defenders. You better watch out if he's uncovered on pass sets because Boyd loves to lay cleanup blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406890' first='Kai' last='Sevy'] || OL || 6'4 || 270 || Corner Canyon High School || 2023</strong><br>Kai is an athletic tackle who shines, pulling and getting out in space. He loves to finish blocks and generates numerous pancakes throughout the course of games. Few offensive linemen match Kai's combination of speed, power, and athleticism in the state. He does a good job moving defenders when pulling, finding holes, and making them even bigger. Kai has good feet and hands in pass protection, allowing him to cut off defensive ends constantly. When he gets his hands on defenders, they have a better chance of ending up on the ground than they do breaking the block.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->