2026 New Additions: Defensive Linemen

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These four soon-to-be Sophomore defensive tackles made the most of their opportunities last fall and should make even more big plays in 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='905088' first='Bott' last='Mulitalo'] || DL || 6'3 || 240 || Lone Peak High School || 2026</strong><br>Mulitalo was able to win against varsity offensive linemen with his elite athleticism and traits. His impressive wingspan allows him to bat passes down at the line of scrimmage and long-arm offensive linemen into quarterbacks. Mulitalo can win by rushing inside or out. He's a skilled hand fighter who does a good job getting his hands into offensive linemen's chests. Mulitalo moves well laterally and does a good job setting the edge in the run game. The Knights have themselves one of the top difference makers in the class of 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='904948' first='Tasi' last='Lealaisalanoa'] || DL || 6'2 || 315 || Stansbury High School || 2026</strong><br>Lealaisalanoa shined, taking on the double team to free up his teammates to make plays. He fires off the snap low and gives little to no ground when battling with multiple offensive linemen. Lealaisalanoa does an excellent job plugging up rushing lanes and can shed blockers to make plays on running backs when they try to squeeze past him. He doesn't let offensive linemen blocking down move him off his spot. The Stallions defense was outstanding last fall, and Lealaisalanoa will ensure they don't miss a beat in 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='904950' first='Zachary' last='Stilson'] || DL || 6'0 || 195 || Juab High School || 2026</strong><br>Every team needs a pass rusher who consistently gets after quarterbacks and makes plays in the backfield. Stilson showed flashes of becoming that player for Juab as just a freshman in 2022. His technique and hand placement are far beyond what you would expect from underclassmen who had just wrapped up his first year of high school ball. Stilson possesses exceptional bend and has a motor that won't quit when it comes to chasing down signal callers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='905097' first='Alema' last='Croft'] || DL || 6'0 || 195 || Skyridge High School || 2026</strong><br>Skyridge will once again have one of the best defensive lines in the state in 2023, but with players like Croft waiting in the wings, they could have a top defensive line in the state for the next several years. Croft is an elite run defender who explodes off the snap, ready to wreck offensive game plans. He's a strong tackler who can wrestle down physical backs. Croft clearly spends his offseason in the weight room based on his impressive play strength. Look for him to pop more than once on the field this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->