2024 Show Stoppers: Offensive Linemen

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These offensive lineman generate great push up front and keep their quarterbacks clean inside the pocket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='532697' first='Ami' last='Fifita'] || OL || 6'3 || 290 || Skyridge High School || 2024</strong><br>Skyridge had one of the state's top offensive lines in 2022, and they paved the way for the team's first-ever 6A state championship. Fifita was a key piece of this dominant unit and constantly tossed around defensive linemen to open up rushing lanes for the Falcon's running backs. In addition, he does a good job working with his teammates on double teams up to the second level. Fifita knows when to come off a double-team block to pick up a linebacker and can take over and drive back a defensive tackle if his teammate comes off instead. He's a physical force up front who could help the Falcons repeat in 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='681224' first='Vaka' last='Patetefa'] || OL || 6'1 || 240 || East High School || 2024</strong><br>Patetefa possesses good strength and knows how to use it to win his one-on-one matchup over the full duration of a game. He fires off the snap quickly and does a good job keeping a low pad level. Patetefa possesses great leg drive and doesn't stop his feet before the whistle. He had a great Football IQ and quickly reacted to shifts up front by communicating with his teammates. Patetefa is also a strong puller and does an exceptional job locating and crushing linebackers at the second level. He hits like a truck when moving and can kick out defensive ends to widen holes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='591215' first='Cooper' last='McGiven'] || OL || 6'1 || 260 || Morgan High School || 2024</strong><br>McGiven is a mauler up front for Morgan. His hand placement is exceptional and allows him to drive defensive linemen back in the run game or keep them at bay in pass protection. McGiven does a great job blocking down where he blasts unsuspecting defensive linemen and pancakes them. He also does a good job working with his teammates on double teams and when passing off twists in pass protection. McGiven keeps a good base in pass protection and delivers a physical first punch for whoever tries to cross his face. McGiven should be in for a huge senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='681401' first='Marley' last='Filiaga'] || OL || 6'0 || 275 || Orem High School || 2024 </strong><br>Filiaga is an elite athlete. He does a great job getting out in the open field on screens and when pulling to take care of smaller defensive backs. He takes good angles when trying to cut off quicker defenders and can stop his momentum quickly if they try to go behind him. Filiaga's pass set is textbook, and he does an excellent job of not overextending himself. He does a good job of faking pass protection on screen plays and then clubbing defenders in the back before getting out to lead the way for his playmakers. In addition, Filiaga possesses good speed and quickly gets from the front seven to the outside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='575069' first='Carson' last='Garrett'] || OL || 6'2 || 290 || American Fork High School || 2024</strong><br>Garett has great vision and does a good job detecting blitzes. He can quickly get out of stances to cut them off and communicates with his teammates up front to make sure they have everything covered up. Garett is an exceptional blindside protector who does a good job sliding his feet to cut off defensive ends. His long arms help him keep pass rushers off him, and his first punch always shocks them for a moment. If he does get pushed back by defensive linemen off the snap, he does a good job fighting back to win the rep. Garett is always ready to react to any pass rush move thrown at him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='681363' first='Tanginoa' last='Teaupa'] ||OL || 6'3 || 265 || Mountain View High School || 2024</strong><br>Teaupa does a great job blocking down where he fires off the snap to decimate defensive tackles. He hits them with a physical punch and puts them on the ground with his strength. Teaupa fires off the snap low and does an excellent job of gaining and maintaining leverage during the duration of a play. If left uncovered in pass protection, he loves to help out his guards by throwing a devastating block that sends defensive linemen flying. He can always be counted on to generate movement up front in short-yardage and goal-line situations. Teaupa is an exceptional communicator and mover of men up front.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->