2023 Preseason 5A: 1st Team Offense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are approaching the start of the 2023 high school football season. So it's time to unveil our preseason teams; here is the 2023 Prep RedZone Utah 5A first-team offense.<br><br><strong>Quarterbacks:</strong> These three quarterbacks possess elite arm strength and ball placement. They can move the chains with their arm or legs.<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='717881' first='Helaman' last='Casuga'] || QB || 6'1 || 185 || Timpview High School || 2026</strong><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='870715' first='Carson' last='Su'esu'e'] || QB || 6'5 || 200 || Granger High School || 2024<br>[player_tooltip player_id='532680' first='Isaiah' last='SueSue'] || QB || 6'0 || 180 || West High School || 2024<br>[player_tooltip player_id='406982' first='Jack' last='Johnson'] || QB || 6'0 || 195 || Brighton High School || 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Running Backs: </strong>These three backs can run over defenders or shake them out of their cleats. They can make big plays for their team between or outside the tackles.<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406997' first='Tevita' last='Valeti'] || RB || 6'0 || 195 || Springville High School || 2024<br>[player_tooltip player_id='532693' first='Daxton' last='Sumko'] || RB || 5'11 || 185 || Box Elder High School || 2024<br>[player_tooltip player_id='406977' first='Mack' last='Hixson'] || RB || 5'10 || 180 || Orem High School || 2024<br></strong><br><strong>Wide Receivers: </strong>These four wide receivers can make big plays for their team lining up inside or out. They do a great job adjusting to the ball, allowing them to make multiple highlight-worthy grabs.<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='532688' first='Landon' last='Figueroa'] || WR || 6'0 || 175 || Granger High School || 2024<br>[player_tooltip player_id='406958' first='Tei' last='Nacua'] || WR || 6'2 || 170 || Timpview High School || 2024<br>[player_tooltip player_id='532695' first='Nash' last='Matheson'] || WR || 6'1 || 190 || Brighton High School || 2024<br>[player_tooltip player_id='406971' first='Sefa' last='Brown'] || WR || 6'5 || 200 || Highland High School || 2024</strong><br><br><strong>Tight Ends:</strong> Saleapaga and Mauga are both forces to be reckoned with in the passing game. They also can open up holes for their teammates in the run game.<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406967' first='Roger' last='Saleapaga'] || TE || 6'4 || 195 || Orem High School || 2024<br>[player_tooltip player_id='705855' first='Thomas' last='Mauga'] || TE || 6'1 || 190 || Olympus High School || 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offensive Linemen:</strong> These five offensive linemen are exceptional in both pass protection and when run blocking. Their combination of strength and technique allows them to dominate their one-on-one matchups.<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='705531' first='Aaron' last='Dunn'] || OL || 6'8 || 285 || Spanish Fork High School || 2025<br>[player_tooltip player_id='875505' first='Nuku' last='Mafi'] || OL || 6'4 || 295 || West High School || 2024<br>[player_tooltip player_id='875510' first='Benson' last='Kofe'] || OL || 6'1 || 290 || Granger High School || 2024<br>[player_tooltip player_id='406969' first='Semisi' last='Tonga'] || OL || 6'4 || 310 || West High School || 2024<br>[player_tooltip player_id='406976' first='Siosaia' last='Lapuaho'] || OL || 6'4 || 300 || Alta High School || 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Athletes:</strong> Bryant is one of the state's most dynamic players with the ball in his hands.<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406970' first='Luke' last='Bryant'] || ATH || 6'1 || 190 || Olympus High School || 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->