2024: Shifty Athletes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These dynamic players can line up all over the field and make game-changing plays or prevent them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406970' first='Luke' last='Bryant'] || ATH || 6'1 || 190 || Olympus High School || 2024</strong><br>Bryant balled out in 2022 for the Titans. His elite speed and athleticism help him make plays that few others in the state can. Bryant can line up all over the field and get yards running various routes or by just getting it on a sweep. As a defensive back, he flies around the field, breaking up passes and picking them off. He tracks the ball incredibly well and can hold on for contested catches. Bryant's a yards-after-the-catch monster whose ability to make defenders miss in space makes him a dangerous kick or punt returner. In addition, Bryant has the wheel to chase down ball carriers from behind and separate from defenders when he's on offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='532681' first='Carson' last='Sudbury'] || ATH || 5'10 || 180 || Bingham High School || 2024</strong><br>Sudbury is one of the state's most versatile offensive players. He can run between the tackles or beat linebackers to the edge. Sudbury is also an exceptional receiver, where he excels at creating separation out of the backfield and on the outside. No matter how he gets the ball, Sudbury can make defenders miss with his quick feet and reaction time. His vision is outstanding and allows him to maximize each carry. Sudbury fights for every yard and can slip out of tackles. He can change direction in the blink of an eye with the ball in his hands or when getting out of his breaks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406964' first='Siona' last='Vailahi'] || ATH || 5'11 || 185 || East High School || 2024&nbsp;</strong><br>No player can play every position on the field, but you won't find many who could play more than Vailahi. The Leopard versatile junior can play any skill position on offenses and shut down passing attacks as an elite defensive back. Vailahi has good hips and the reaction time to blanket receivers on the outside. At free safety, he does a great job reading quarterbacks eyes and has the ball skills to take passes back for six. On offense, he moves the chains time and time again with his speed and toughness when carrying the ball. Vailahi can make defenders miss with quick cuts and quickly reach his top speed to separate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='488339' first='Easton' last='Hicks'] || ATH || 5'11 || 180 || Riverton High School || 2024&nbsp;</strong><br>Hicks is one of the state's top big-play threats. His burst and acceleration make him hard to contain in the passing, rushing, and return game. Hicks speed is truly remarkable, and his ability to break free despite defenders appearing like they have a great angle to tackle him is extraordinary. He possesses excellent vision he uses to find creases in the running and return game. Hicks can leave defenders in the dust with quick cuts and shifty moves. In addition, he does a great job reading his blockers and explodes through holes for six. Hicks is one of the state's most challenging players to tackle in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->