2023 Rankings Top 20 Breakdown: 13-16

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To be the best, you have to beat the best, and that's what these four players helped their team do all season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406868' first='Owen' last='Borg'] || LB || 6'2 || 190 || Corner Canyon High School || 2023</strong><br>Borg is a beast at inside linebacker. The former Charger locks down the front seven with fantastic speed and physicality. He makes highlight-worthy hits weekly and barriers running backs behind the line of scrimmage. Borg does a great job squeezing past offensive linemen to limit runs to minimal gains. He has an elite football mind and snuffs out fakes routinely. Borg always seems to be around the ball, and his closing speed is something you want to avoid dealing with. In coverage, he has good awareness and can create turnovers at will. The soon-to-be BYU Cougar is one of the state's top defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406880' first='Sesi' last='Vailahi'] || DB || 5'11 || 190 || West High School || 2023</strong><br>Vailahi is an exceptional athlete who can play anywhere on the field. As a defensive back this past season, he limited explosive plays and helped the panthers pitch numerous shutouts. Vailahi has excellent instincts that help him make great plays on the ball in the air. In addition, he does a good job reading quarterback eyes and has the speed to cover sideline to sideline. He's a physical tackler who makes his presence felt whenever he meets a ball carrier. Vailiah also played receiver and running back for the Panthers, making him one of the state's top talents on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406873' first='Jackson' last='Brousseau'] || QB || 6'5 || 215 || Lehi High School || 2023</strong><br>Brousseau is one of the state's premier pocket passers. He navigates the pocket like an NFL All pro. Brousseau does a great job going through his progressions, and when his receivers get open, he hits them with incredible accuracy. He's a true gunslinger who has outstanding arm strength. Brousseau also has the clutch gene and always makes the big throw when his team needs him. In addition, he's a phenomenal decision-maker who knows how to dissect any coverage. At Colorado State, he will continue to make plays under the lights.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406865' first='Pokaiaua' last='Haunga'] || ATH || 5'11 || 200 || Timpview High School || 2023</strong><br>Haunga is an elite player regardless of position. He's outstanding in coverage, blitzing, running the ball, and catching passes. Haunga is a true mismatch nightmare who can dominate a game from all over the field. As one of the state's top athletes, Haunga has elite speed. He can reach a gear very few players in the state can, making him an elite deep threat. Haunga is an exceptional receiver who tracks the ball well and runs crisp routes. He's a great asset to any offense in the jet sweep game. On defense, he can cover the whole field and chase down pass catchers to make stops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->