Utah’s 3A Class: Player’s Watch List
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Take a look at some of the top prospects returning for the 2023 season. There’s a lot of talent coming back and some will show up on our radar once the season starts, so take an early look on who…
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Continue ReadingTake a look at some of the top prospects returning for the 2023 season. There’s a lot of talent coming back and some will show up on our radar once the season starts, so take an early look on who to look out for.
Jaxon Jensen: QB || 5’11 || 165lbs || Canyon View HS || C/O 2024
Jensen returns as the top QB in Utah’s 3A Class and made our All State team for Prep Redzone Utah. He led the 3A Class in passing yards with 3,419 and 2nd in passing TDs with 33. Look for Jensen to be the leader of the Falcons as they look to take the 3A State Championship after falling to the wasp in semi finals.
Dexton Ka’ahanui Hopoate Havea Dexton Ka’ahanui Hopoate Havea 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB Mountain View | 2026 State UT : QB || 6’0 || 180lbs || Ben Lomond HS || C/O 2026
Tuatagaloa made his high school debut for the Scots this past season and will only get better in years to come. Tuatagaloa has the skill sets to be a good quarterback with arm strength to deliver the deep ball and accuracy to hit his targets on short routes. Has good mobility to move around the pocket and extend plays with his legs. A good left handed player you might want to keep your eye on.
Jett Nelson Jett Nelson 6'5" | 200 lbs | WR American Fork | 2024 State UT : Edge || 6’2 || 225lbs || Juab HS || C/O 2024
Hall returns as the top pass rushers in Utah’s 3A Class with 58 tackles and 18 sacks. Has good versatility to play the interior and on the edge having good bend and burst in his stance. Shows good use of hands as a pass rusher to make quick contact and get upfield and good pursuit to the football from snap to whistle. Look for Hall to lead the Wasp back to the 3A State Championship after coming up short to the Morgan Trojans in the Championship game.
Ashton White: Edge,OL || 6’2 || 220lbs || Richfield HS || C/O 2024
White finished last season with 10 sacks and we look forward to seeing him get after it again as one of the Wildcats top leader on defense. A tough physical player with good initial quickness to read and react off the edge. Good strength at the POA to shock and shed blocks. A physical tackler that will impose his will at the LOS.
Jake East: Edge || 6’4 || 227lbs || Ben Lomond HS || C/O 2024
East is an athletic player with good bend and burst in his stance. Has good versatility to play on the edge and the interior. Good initial quickness to read and react at the LOS. Good use of hands as a pass rusher to make quick contact and get to the quarterback. Look for Jake East to make an impact on defense for the Scots hoping to make a deep playoff run to the 3A State Championship.