Week 5 Performers: EDGE and Interior Prospects

Check out the prospects flying under the radar in the state of Utah playing on defensive line. Every college program needs players at these positions, so here are our week 5 standouts to watch this season.   [player_tooltip player_id='894785' first='Alijah' last='Levao']: EDGE || 6'2 || 250lbs || Kearns HS || c/o 2025   Levao shows bend and burst to play at the EDGE position. Against the run, he plays with initial quickness to read and react at the LOS. Has strength at the POA to get separation and hand speed to recognize and shed blocks to make the tackle. As a pass rusher, he shows burst to get upfield and UOH to make quick contact to get the QB. A sure tackler to stop ball carriers at the LOS and the open field. Here are games you can watch Levao this season.   9/29 vs. Hunter   9/21 vs. Granger   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AlijahLevao/status/1700935537278800065 </div></figure>   Aiden Wilson: EDGE || 6'3 || 220lbs || Bear River HS || C/O 2024   Wilson is an athletic prospect that displays bend and burst to play the position. Against the run, he shows initial quickness to read and react at the LOS. Strength at the POA and hand speed to recognize and shed blocks to make the tackle. As a pass rusher, he shows burst to get upfield and UOH to make quick contact and accelerate to the QB. A sure tackler that can stop ball carriers at the LOS. Wilson has the size and movement to play in a 4-3 or 3-4 defensive scheme. Here are games you can catch Wilson this season.   9/15 vs. Sky View   9/29 vs. Mountain Crest   10/6 vs. Ridgeline   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AidenW74/status/1701720953473143149 </div></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1291388' first='Mason' last='Kasitati']: EDGE || 6'0 || 270lbs || Granger HS || c/o 2025   Kasitati displays bend and burst to play at the LOS. Against the run, he shows initial quickness to read and react at the LOS. Strength at the POA and hand speed to separate and shed blocks to make the tackle. As a pass rusher, he shows burst to get upfield and push the pocket as a power rusher. A sure tackler that can stop ball carriers at the LOS. Kasitati will be a productive prospect as an interior player at the next level. Here are games coming up that you can watch Kasitati.   9/21 vs. Kearns   10/11 vs. Hunter   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MasonKasitat1/status/1701732560685137983 </div></figure>   Zayden Cook: NG/DT || 6'2 || 250lbs || Payson HS || c/o 2024   Cook is a tough prospect along the interior for the Lions. Displays bend and burst in his stance. Against the run, he shows initial quickness to read and react at the LOS. Strength at the POA and hand speed to recognize and shed blocks to make the tackle. As a pass rusher, he shows burst to get upfield and push the pocket as a power rusher. Cook has the size to add more bulk and be a disruptive player in the interior at the next level. Here are games you should watch Cook at the LOS.   9/22 vs. Provo   9/29 vs. Timpanogos   10/6 vs. Spanish Fork   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ZaydenCook2/status/1700990560088305907 </div></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1296739' first='Tohi' last='Moala Similai']: NG || 6'4 || 284lbs || Kearns HS || c/o 2025   Similai is a big physical prospect that plays along the interior. Displays bend and burst in his stance. Against the run, he shows strength at the POA and has the ability to push the pocket as a power rusher. A sure tackler that can stop ball carriers at the LOS. Similai has the size and strength to be a nose guard at the next level. Here are games you can watch this season and see Similai along the LOS.   9/21 vs. Granger   9/29 vs. Hunter   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TSimilai/status/1699228823319912786 </div></figure>

Check out the prospects flying under the radar in the state of Utah playing on defensive line. Every college program needs players at these positions, so here are our week 5 standouts to watch this season.