2023 Rankings Risers: Dominate Defenders
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These defenders always show up when it matters most and know how to wreck a game plan. Elias Parkinson Elias Parkinson 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Layton | 2023 State UT || DB || 190 || Farmington High School…
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Elias Parkinson Elias Parkinson 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Layton | 2023 State UT || DB || 190 || Farmington High School || 2023
Runyan is an elite defensive back with incredible ball skills. He goes up and mosses receivers to crate big turnovers. In addition he has quick hands that allow him to delft balls away and take passes away. Runyan is an elite athlete who can run with the states best receivers. His impressive speed allows him to cover every square inch of the field. Runyan is also a tenacious tackler who does a great job breaking down and wrapping up when he reaches ball carriers.
Sam Pula Sam Pula 5'11" | 245 lbs | DL Syracuse | 2023 State UT || DL || 5’11 || 245 || Syracuse High School || 2023
Pula is the rare defensive tackle that can stop the run and rush the quarterback. His quickness off the snap is next level and it allows him to gain leverage on nearly every snap. Pula has an array of moves he can throw at interior offensive linemen. Whether it’s a spin move or powerful rip Pula knows how to break into the backfield. He’s an elite gap shooter who makes tackles for loss all game long. Pula is a powerful defensive linemen who’s tough to reckon with even for two linemen.
Collin Sheffield || LB || 6’2 || 195 || Skyridge High School || 2023
Sheffield is a true to do it all linebacker. He can drop back and make plays in coverage or in between the tackles on runs. Sheffield’s elite athleticism makes him a menace in the blitz game or when filling holes. He has outstanding hands and reactions that allow him to come away with miraculous interceptions. Sheffield is a strong tackler who recognizes plays quickly. He often finds a way to make the big play and even when he doesn’t his impact extends far beyond the state sheet.
Ben Latai Ben Latai 6'2" | 225 lbs | DL Bingham | 2023 State UT || DL || 6’2 || 225 || Bingham High School || 2023
Latai is an elite playmaker off the edge. He constantly creates pressure with elite bend and strong hands. Latai has the awareness of when an offensive linemen is oversetting and the athleticism to attack and win on the inside. Against the run he does a great job setting the edge and shedding offensive linemen when needed. In addition, he has the speed needed to chase down quarterbacks and even when he doesn’t get home knows how to blow up a play.