Hidden Gems: Running Back Prospects
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Here are scouting reports on some of the top Running Backs in the state of Utah. Tevita Valeti Tevita Valeti 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Springville | 2024 State UT : HB || 6’1 || Springville HS || c/o…
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Tevita Valeti Tevita Valeti 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Springville | 2024 State UT : HB || 6’1 || Springville HS || c/o 2024
Player Profile: Valeti has played Football since he was in Kindergarten. Favorite subject is History and loves to go Camping and enjoy the outdoors. Role Model in his life is his Father and wants to pursue a degree in Business Administration or Management.
Athletic Profile: Quick feet, play quickness, balance and movement
Skill Set/Fit: Valeti is an athletic player with movement on the snap. Shows the ability to pick, slide, and accelerate to the hole on inside runs. Can get behind his shoulder pads in short yardage or goal line situations. Has balance to bounce off tacklers and recover running ability after contact. Overall, Valeti has the athletic ability to play in a Spread Option or Pro Style offensive scheme.
Achievements: Region 9 MVP, 2nd team All State, and placed 3rd in the state in Wrestling.
Recruiting: Has received an offer from Black Hills State
Tytan Mason Tytan Mason 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Deseret Hills | 2025 State UT : HB || 5’10 || Desert Hills HS || c/o 2025
Player Profile: Mason has been playing Football for eight years. Favorite subject is Biology and loves to play Video Games. Role Model in his life is his Older Brother and is undecided on what major he wants to pursue.
Athletic Profile: Quick feet, play quickness, play speed, acceleration and balance
Skill Set/Fit: Mason is an athletic player with movement on the snap. Has the ability to pick, slide and accelerate to the hole on inside runs. Can turn the corner and accelerate on outside runs. Shows elusiveness to avoid tacklers in the open field. Overall, Mason has the athletic ability to play in a Spread Option or Pro Style offensive scheme.
Achievements: 2nd team All State
Recruiting: Has no offers. Has had talks with Navy and Hillsdale College
McCord Christiansen McCord Christiansen 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Crimson Cliffs | 2025 State UT : HB || 5’10 || Crimson Cliff HS || c/o 2025
Player Profile: Christiansen has been playing Football since the fourth grade. Favorite subject is Math and enjoying the outdoors. Role Model in his life is his Father and wants to pursue a career in being a Entrepreneur.
Athletic Profile: Quick feet, play quickness, balance and movement
Skill Set/Fit: Christiansen is an athletic player with movement on the snap. Can pick and accelerate to the hole on inside runs. Lower his shoulder pads on short yardage and scoring zone.Shows balance to bounce off tacklers and recover running ability after contact. Overall, Christiansen has the athletic ability to play in a Spread Option and Pro Style offensive scheme.
Achievements: 3.95 GPA Student
Recruiting: Has received no offers
Noa Santiago: HB || 5’9 || Farmington HS || c/o 2024
Player Profile: Santiago has played Football since 2013. Favorite subject is Psychology and loves outdoor activities like Hunting, Fishing, and ATV off- roading. Role Model in his life is his Father and wants to pursue a career in being a Auto-Mechanics.
Athletic Profile: Quick feet, play quickness and movement
Skill Set/Fit: Santiago is an athletic player with movement on the snap. Can pick and accelerate to the hole on inside runs. Lower his shoulder pads on short yardage and scoring zone. Overall, Santiago has the athletic ability to play in a Spread Option offensive scheme.
Achievements: None
Recruiting: Has no offers. Has had talks with Southern Virginia