2025: Dominant Offensive Linemen
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These offensive linemen were crucial to some of the state’s top offenses’ success in 2022. They are all top recruits and will be playing division one football shortly. Ben Howard Ben Howard 6'4" | 280 lbs | OL Skyridge |…
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Continue ReadingThese offensive linemen were crucial to some of the state’s top offenses’ success in 2022. They are all top recruits and will be playing division one football shortly.
Ben Howard Ben Howard 6'4" | 280 lbs | OL Skyridge | 2025 State UT || OL || 6’4 || 280 || Skyridge High School || 2025
Howard is an exceptional tackle, as you will find not just amongst blindside protectors in Utah but in the country. His technique and ability to shutdown elite pass rushers is outstanding. Howard does a great job sliding his feet to cut off edge rushers when they try to take an inside gap or if they try to get around the edge. Howard is quick off the snap and uses his hands well in both pass protection and when running blocking. He can get out in space to throw big blocks or drive defensive linemen downfield to open rushing lanes.
Alai Kalaniuvalu || OL || 6’4 || 285 || Timpview High School || 2025
Kalaniuvalu is an elite athlete and an excellent tackle. It didn’t matter who played quarterback for the Thunderbirds last season, as they knew they would enjoy plenty of time in the pocket thanks to the protection Kalaniuvalu provides. He’s an elite run blocker who can quickly get out in the open field to clear a path for Timpview receivers. Kalaniuvalu can also kick out defensive ends as a devastating puller. His footwork and ability to gain leverage against defensive linemen play after play is exceptional.
Aaron Dunn Aaron Dunn 6'8" | 285 lbs | OL Spanish Fork | 2025 State UT || OL || 6’8 || 285 || Spanish Fork High School || 2025
Dunn possess a huge frame but does a good job firing off the snap low. He doesn’t stop his feet before the whistle and has an incredible leg drive. Dunn loves to finish blocks by barring defenders into the turf. He excels at blocking down where he can completely collapse any defensive linemen who cross his face. Dunn also does a great job works up to the second level where he collects linebackers and drives them away from the play. He keeps a good base in pass protection and keeps edge rushers at bay with his long arms.
Zion Finau Zion Finau 6'2" | 300 lbs | OL Corner Canyon | 2025 State UT || 6’2 || 300 || Corner Canyon High School || 2025
Finau was lights out for the Chagres last season. The fierce guard enjoys finishing plays with pancakes and is always looking to throw an extra block for his team, even after he’s taken care of his assignment. He can always be counted on to generate push up front in short-yardage situations. Finau does a great job passing off twists and, when left uncovered, can level unsuspecting defensive linemen. He does a great job meeting smaller players in the open field and is an exceptional puller.