Defensive Standouts: Week 3
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Each of these defenders made big plays for their teams in week three. Whether it was a clutch tackle or a big turnover, each of these players contributed in a big way to their team’s success. Riggin Hamblin || DL…
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Continue ReadingEach of these defenders made big plays for their teams in week three. Whether it was a clutch tackle or a big turnover, each of these players contributed in a big way to their team’s success.
Riggin Hamblin || DL || 6’1 || 200 || Syracuse High School || 2024
Easton Adamson || DL || 6’3 || 245 || Brighton High School || 2024
Dalyn Ellison || DL || 6’3 || 248 || Herriman High School || 2024
Brock Thrall Brock Thrall 6'0" | 250 lbs | ATH Viewmont | 2024 State UT || DL || 6’0 || 255 || Viewmount High School || 2024
Viliami Moala Viliami Moala 6'3" | 300 lbs | DL Bingham | 2026 State UT || DT || 6’3 || 310 || Davis High School || 2026
Hamblin constantly applied pressure and stopped the run against Herriman, where he finished with eight tackles and a sack. Adamson ravaged Riverton with 1.5 sacks and 5.5 tackles in a dominant performance. Ellison battled against the Titans all game long and made plays between the tackles and in open space. Thrall was a force to be reckoned with against Taylorsville, with 2.5 sacks and nine tackles. Moala is one of the state’s top interior defensive linemen and shut down the Clearfield offense.
Linebackers
Marriner Richards || LB || 5’11 || 210 || Syracuse High School || 2025
Brigham Morrison Brigham Morrison 6'0" | 180 lbs | LB Bountiful | 2024 State UT || LB || 190 || 6’0 || Bountiful High School || 2024
Jackson Buehler || LB || 6’0 || 185 || Corner Canyon High School || 2024
Ryan Talo || LB || 6’1 || 210 || Kearns High School || 2024
Tagun Whitehead || 5’9 || 195 || Snow Canyon High School || 2024
Richards was sensational against Herriman, where he stuffed the state sheet with seven tackles, one sack, one interception, and two defensive touchdowns. Morrison had a monster performance against 12 tackles Olympus and was flying around the field making plays. Buehler had been sharp for the Charger all year and registered six tackles in Corner Canyons’ win against Lone Peak. Talo helped the Cougars get an upset on the road, where he recorded eight tackles and 2.5 sacks to help Kearns beat Northridge. Whitehead had 13 tackles vs. Green Valley to help slow down the Gator’s offense.
Defensive Backs
Faletau Satuala Faletau Satuala 6'3" | 195 lbs | DB Bountiful | 2024 State UT || DB || 6’3 || 195 || Bountiful High School || 2024
Carter Buchanan || DB || 6’2 || 175 || Box Elder High School || 2025
Hugh Matsumori Hugh Matsumori 5'9" | 160 lbs | DB Olympus | 2026 State UT || DB || 5’10 || 160 || Olympus High School || 2026
Will Gunther || DB || 5’11 || 170 || Spanish Fork High School || 2024
Jacob Prescott || DB || 6’1 || 190 || Herriman High School || 2024
Satuala is our top-rated defensive back and showed why against Olympus; he had three tackles and an interception while rarely being targeted. Buchanan had excellent hips and quick feet that helped him take the ball away through the air. Mastumori helped the Titans beat Bountiful by picking off a pass and making plays all game long. Gunther led Spanish Fork in tackles in their big win against Orem and had one interception. Prescott was a physical presence on the outside for the Mustangs against Syracuse, where he battled against some of the state’s top receivers.