Under the Radar: Offensive Linemen

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state of Utah is loaded with Offensive Line talent. Check out the scouting reports on what's flying the under the radar from all regions of the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rylan Filipe: OL || 6'5 || Snow Canyon HS || c/o 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Profile:</strong> Filipe has been playing Football since he was in the third grade. Favorite subject is Chemistry and enjoys Football, Lifting, and Eating. Role models in his life is his Father and wants to pursue a career in Dermatology. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Athletic Profile: </strong>Quick feet, play quickness, movement and flexibility </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Skill Set/Fit:</strong> Filipe is a tough physical player that plays the Left Tackle position in the Warriors offense with the versatility to play along the offensive line. Shows he has bend to be in a 2 or 3pt stance. As a run blocker, he shows explosion with strength and leg drive. In pass protection, he is able set his base, give initial contact and sustain feet. Overall, Filipe has the size and movement to be in a Zone Blocking Scheme. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Achievements:</strong> Honor Roll Student and a AP Chemistry Student </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Recruiting: </strong>Has no offers. Has been in talks with Utah State, Weber State, Navy, University of Idaho, and Eastern Washington. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/RylanFilipe/status/1670668069633662977","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/RylanFilipe/status/1670668069633662977 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/RylanFilipe/status/1630746505740161026","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/RylanFilipe/status/1630746505740161026 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='454502' first='Camden' last='Smith']: OL || 6'3 || Pine View HS || c/o 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Profile:</strong> Smith has played football since the fifth grade. Favorite subject is History and Astronomy and loves to go Basket and Fishing. Role Model in his life is his Father and wants to pursue a career in Engineering or Healthcare. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Athletic Profile: </strong>Quick feet, play quickness, movement, balance and flexibility </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Skill Set/Fit:</strong> Smith is an athletic player that plays the Guard position in the Panther's offense and has the versatility to play along the offensive line. Shows bend and balance in a 2 or 3pt stance. As a run blocker, he shows explosion with strength, leg drive and brings his feet. Ability to cut off linebackers in open field blocking. In pass protection, he can set his base, give initial contact and sustain feet and balance. Overall, Smith has the size and movement to play along the interior in a Zone or Gap Blocking Scheme. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Achievements:</strong> 1st All Region, 1st team All State and Honor Roll Student </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Recruiting:</strong> Has received offers from Air Force and Navy. Has been in talks with Utah State, BYU , Utah, Army, App State, New Mexico State, Southern Utah and Hawaii. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CamKonG32/status/1671523154294980610","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CamKonG32/status/1671523154294980610 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CamKonG32/status/1665844902020759552","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CamKonG32/status/1665844902020759552 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jacob Zarate: OL || 6'6 || Crimson Cliff HS || c/o 2024</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Profile:</strong> Zarate has been playing Football since the second grade. Favorite subject in school is History. Role Models in his life are his Parents and NFL player Penei Sewell from the Detroit Lions. Zarate is currently undecided on what major he wants to pursue.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Athletic Profile: </strong>Quick feet, play quickness, agility and movement</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Skill Set/Fit: </strong>Zarate is tough physical player that plays the Center position in the Mustang's offense and the versatility to play along the interior. As a run blocker, he shows explosion with strength, leg drive and brings his feet. Initial movement as a pulling Center to make contact, follow through and adjust on the run. In pass protection, he can set his base, give initial contact and sustains feet. Overall, Zarate has the size and movement to play along the interior in a Gap Blocking Scheme. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Achievements:</strong> None </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Recruiting: </strong>Received an offer from Utah State. Has been in talks with other programs such as BYU. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JacobZarate56/status/1669844922990731264","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JacobZarate56/status/1669844922990731264 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JacobZarate56/status/1631155482382712833","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JacobZarate56/status/1631155482382712833 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maile Fonua: OL || 6'3 || Providence Hall HS || c/o 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Profile:</strong> Fonua has played Football since he was eight years old. Favorite subject is Math and loves to play Pickleball and spend Family Time with his family. Role Models in his life are his Uncle Danny and his Father (played Football at Snow College) and wants to pursue a career in Business. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Athletic Profile: </strong>Quick feet, play speed, movement and agility </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Skill Set/Fit:</strong> Fonua is a tough physical player that plays the Guard position in the Patriot's offense and has the versatility to play along the interior. As a run blocker, he shows explosion with strength and leg drive. In line blocking ability to trap and fold block. In pass protection, he can set his base and give initial contact. Overall, Fonua has the size and movement to play in a Gap Blocking scheme. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Achievements:</strong> 2nd team All State </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Recruiting: </strong>Has received offers from Southern Utah and Florida International. Is in talks with BYU, Idaho State, and Weber State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KyleMorgan_XOS/status/1653988525078106114","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KyleMorgan_XOS/status/1653988525078106114 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sebastian Fonua: OL || 6'2 || Providence Hall HS || c/o 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Profile: </strong>Fonua has been playing tackle Football for nine years. Favorite subject is Math and Language Arts. Role model in his life is his Father and wants to pursue a career in Law Enforcement. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Athletic Profile:</strong> Quick feet, play quickness, movement, agility and balance </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Skill Set/Fit: </strong>Fonua is a tough physical player that plays the Tackle position in the Patriot's offense. Shows bend and balance to play in a 2pt stance. As a run blocker, he shows explosion with strength, leg drive and brings his feet. Can cut off linebackers in open field blocking. In pass protection, can set his base, give initial contact and sustains feet and balance. Overall, Fonua has the size and movement to play in a Gap Blocking Scheme. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SebastianFonua/status/1654693269341892608","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SebastianFonua/status/1654693269341892608 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->