2026: Game Changing Athletes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These four athletes can make plays at various positions on offense and defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='342502' first='Griffin' last='Kunz'] || ATH || 6'0 || 175 || Skyridge High School || 2026 </strong><br>Kuntz is an elite mismatch for offenses and defenses to try and solve. He is an elite tackler at linebacker who flies around the field, making stops. Kuntz is also a potent blitzer who does a good job disguising if he's coming or not before breaking into the backfield. He also does an excellent job bailing out of a fake blitz and dropping back into coverage to hold down the middle of the field. Kutz has excellent hands and quickly reacts to passes thrown his way to bat them away or take them back for six. Offensive, he's a good route runner who can make tough grabs over the middle of the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402743' first='Devaughn' last='Eka'] || ATH || 5'10 || 165 || Lehi High School || 2026 </strong><br>Eka is electric with the ball in his hands. He's a big play threat every time he gets the ball and can receive it in a multitude of ways. Eka possesses elite quickness and shiftiness, allowing him to maximize each carry he gets out of the backfield. He has excellent vision and makes quick decisions when running between the tackles. Eka is a nightmare to try and takedown in the open field, where he makes blitzing fast cuts to avoid would-be tacklers. He's also a dynamic receiver out of the backfield who could line up and create separation in the slot. Eka's breakaway speed is on par with some of the state's top backs, and what's crazy is he's just getting started.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212440' first='Aisa' last='Galea'i'] || ATH || 6'0 || 170 || Timpview High School || 2026</strong><br>Galea'i is a shutdown corner and a potent wideout. As a dynamic defensive back, he quickly closes on passes to take them back the other way for six. He has good hips and can run with some of the state's fastest receivers. Galea'i does a good job timing his pass breakups and can hit pass catchers at just the right time to break up passes. He's comfortable getting in receiver's faces or can play off coverage. At receiver, his elite athleticism helps him create separation at every level of the field. Galea'i can also high-point passes, with his impressive vertical helping him make big plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212447' first='Rami' last='Ka'ili'] || ATH || 6'1 || 160 || Bingham High School || 2026 </strong><br>Ka'ili is one of the best route runners in the class of 2026. He does a great job tricking defensive backs into thinking he's going one way before changing and going the other. Ka'ili has sharp relapses and crosses cornerbacks up like a crafty point guard on the basketball court. His quick feet allow him to get in and out of his breaks in the blink of an eye. Ka'ili can win on short and deep routes. He does a good job making contested grabs and possesses elite concentration. In addition, he does a great job taking and adjusting to the ball in the air, two traits that will serve him exceptionally well for the next three years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->