Scouting Reports: Stock Risers on the Offensive Line
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Get to know some of the of top talent on the offensive line that shouldn’t be ignored this upcoming season… Benjamin McMurrin Benjamin McMurrin 6'2" | 215 lbs | OL Weber | 2025 State UT : OL || 6’2 ||…
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Benjamin McMurrin Benjamin McMurrin 6'2" | 215 lbs | OL Weber | 2025 State UT : OL || 6’2 || 230lbs || Weber HS || c/o 2025
Player Profile: McMurrin has played football for nine years. Enjoys learning about Physics and loves to working out. He’s a good student athlete that looks up to Garrett Bolles of the Denver Broncos and wants to major in Medicine.
Athletic Profile: Quick feet, movement and flexibility
Skill Set/Fit: McMurrin is a tough physical player that plays the Guard position with the versatility to play along the Warrior’s offensive line. As a run blocker, he explodes off the ball with strength and leg drive to drive defenders off the LOS. Shows in line blocking ability to trap block and give initial contact. Sets base, gives initial contact and sustains feet in pass protection. Overall, McMurrin has the size and movement to play along the interior a Zone Blocking scheme.
Achievements: Letterman in Football and Wrestling
Recruiting: Has no offers. Would like to play for a program in state
Matthew Aiono: OL || 6’1 || 234lbs || Kearns HS || c/o 2024
Player Profile: Aiono has played football for two years. Enjoys learning about History and loves to play Football, Video Games, and Cooking. A good student athlete that looks up to his Heavenly Father and NFL Hall of Famer Troy Polamalu as his role models and wants to major in Phycology.
Athletic Profile: Quick feet, play quickness, movement and flexibility
Skill Set/Fit: Aiono is an athletic player that plays the Guard position for the Cougars and has the versatility to along the offensive line. As a run blocker, he shows explosion off the ball with strength and leg drive. Has in line blocking ability to trap block to give initial contact and follow through. Set base, gives initial contact and sustains feet in pass protection. Overall, Aiono has the size and movement to play in a Zone Blocking scheme.
Achievements: 2nd team All Region and Letterman in Football
Recruiting: Has had talks with Snow College. Has no offers
Cade Draper Cade Draper 6'2" | 255 lbs | OL Roy | 2025 State UT : OL || 6’2 || 255lbs || Roy HS || c/o 2025
Player Profile: Draper has played football since the third grade. Enjoys learning about History and loves to be in the gym. He’s a good student athlete that looks up to his Mother as his role model and wants to major in Business.
Athletic Profile: Quick feet, play quickness, and movement
Skill Set/Fit: Draper is a tough physical player that plays the Guard and Center position for the Royals. As a run blocker, he shows explosion with strength and leg drive to drive defenders off the LOS. Can run block on the move to cut off linebackers at the 2nd level. In line blocking ability to trap and fold block. Sets base, gives initial contact and sustains feet in pass protection. Overall, Draper has the size and movement to play in a Zone Blocking scheme.
Achievements: 2nd team All Region, Honor Roll student with 4.0 GPA
Recruiting: Has no offers
Ivan Kaufusi: OL || 6’5 || 230lbs || Kearns HS || c/o 2024
Player Profile: Kaufusi has played football for three years. Enjoys learning in his English class and loves to play sports. A good student athlete that looks up to his Father as his role model and is undecided on a major he wants to pursue.
Athletic Profile: Quick feet, play quickness and movement
Skill Set/Fit: Kaufusi is an athletic player that play the Tackle position in the Cougars offensive line with the versatility to play both Tackle positions. As a run blocker, he shows explosion with leg drive and bringing his feet to drive defenders off the LOS. Shows in line blocking ability to trap and pull from the Tackle position. Sets base, gives initial contact and sustains feet in pass protection. Overall, Kaufusi has the size and movement to play in a Wide Zone Blocking Scheme.
Achievements: All Region Honorable Mention
Recruiting: Has received no offers
Ryker Peterson: OL || 6’3 || 280lbs || Lehi HS || c/o 2024
Player Profile: Peterson has played Football since the third grade. Enjoys learning in his Sports Medicine class, loves to hangout with friends and play Football. A good student athlete that looks up to his Father as his role model and wants to major in Sports Medicine.
Athletic Profile: Quick feet, play quickness, movement and balance
Skill Set/Fit: Peterson is a tough physical player that plays the Tackle position for the Pioneers and has the versatility to play along the interior. As a run blocker, he shows explosion with strength and leg drive to drive defenders off the LOS. Sets base, gives initial contact and sustains feet and balance in pass protection. Overall, Peterson has the size and movement to play along the interior in a Wide Zone Blocking Scheme.
Achievements: 2x State Champion in Football, 1st team All Region, Honorable Mention All State, and 3.7 GPA Student.
Recruiting: Has had talks with Utah Tech and Southern Utah. No offers have been made.