2025: Dynamic Playmakers
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These sophomores made sensational plays against some of the state’s most formidable competition on both sides of the ball. Feleti Iongi Feleti Iongi 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Orem | 2025 State UT || ATH || 5’10 || 160…
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Continue ReadingThese sophomores made sensational plays against some of the state’s most formidable competition on both sides of the ball.
Feleti Iongi
Feleti
Iongi
5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH
Orem | 2025
State
UT
|| ATH || 5’10 || 160 || Orem High School || 2025
Iongi is one of Utah’s toughest players to tackle in the open field, regardless of classification. He’s a shifty athlete who leaves defenders in the dust with elite footwork. Iongi can decimate a defense at receiver, running back, or as a returner. His elite speed makes him difficult to chase down from behind, and when he finds a crease, he explodes through it. In the screen game, he does a great job following his blockers and can make the last line of defenses miss before burning a defense for six. Iongi can change the game any time he touches the turf.
John Leakehe
John
Leakehe
5'11" | 200 lbs | LB
Tooele | 2025
State
UT
|| LB || 5’11 || 200 || Tooele High School || 2025
Leakehe is an elite pass rusher and run defender. He can play on or off-ball linebacker, where his speed and physicality allow him to make plays all over the field. Leakehe impresses with elite athletic traits that help him win his one on ones all four quarters. He displays elite bend and an impressive rip move he uses to collapse the pocket. Leakehe flies to the ball and hits like a truck. In addition, he does a good job setting the edge to turn outside runs back inside. His quick first step helps him apply pressure and break into the backfield to create negative plays for offenses.
Bryton Brady
Bryton
Brady
5'10" | 165 lbs | ATH
Corner Canyon | 2025
State
UT
|| ATH || 5’10 || 165 || Corner Canyon High School || 2025
Brady made one of the biggest plays for the Chargers in their semifinals bout with Farmington. The Phoenix had just taken the lead and were set to kickoff to Corner Canyon. Brady was back to receive the kick, and what he would do next would completely flip the game. The Sophomore returner showed off his elite vision and speed as he broke away for the 87-yard kickoff return touchdown. Brady’s ability to change direction and return to his top speed is remarkable. He’s one of the state’s best returners and should make some huge plays for the Chargers offense in 2023.
Conner Whitehead
Conner
Whitehead
5'11" | 180 lbs | LB
Bingham | 2025
State
UT
|| LB || 6’0 || 180 || Bingham High School || 2025
Over the duration of a game, some player ware down but not Whitehead. The Miners sophomore linebacker plays hard all game long and crushes offense with huge plays. He can take down running backs or drop into coverage and limit offenses passing attack. Whitehead is a strong tackler who does a good job wrapping up. His sideline-to-sideline speed allows him to make plays few others in his class can. Whitehead also takes great angles when flying in to make stops, and he does a good job taking on blockers to free up his teammates to make plays.