Week 9 Performers: Defensive Interiors

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state of Utah has plenty of talent at the defensive line position that can contribute at the college level. Here are our top performers from week 9 with player summaries and highlights to watch that you have to put put on your radar. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='698239' first='Iakopo' last='Malufau']: 5'11 || 225lbs || Skyridge HS || c/o 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Summary: </strong>This explosive junior shows burst and UOH to close in on QBs. Has the versatility to play anywhere along the defensive line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MalufauIakopo/status/1708632157340479889","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/MalufauIakopo/status/1708632157340479889 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406987' first='Raymond' last='Tongolei']: 6'2 || 260lbs || Kearns HS || c/o 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Summary:</strong> This physical senior has size and athleticism to play in the trenches, has already received offers from Westminster and San Bernardino Valley.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/RTongolei/status/1711189027104424080","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/RTongolei/status/1711189027104424080 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Seth Shumway: 5'11 || 280lbs || Pine View HS || c/o 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Summary: </strong>Shumway is an under the radar prospect in southern Utah that shows strength at the POA and hand speed to recognize and shed blocks. His physical play has earned him a PWO from the University of Utah. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ShumwaySeth/status/1711444107304845562","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/ShumwaySeth/status/1711444107304845562 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='684165' first='Zion' last='Kongaika']: 5'10 || 285lbs || Mountain View HS || c/o 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Player Summary: Kongaika is a big physical defender that is dominant in the run game. His game will allow him to play NG in either a 4-3 or 3-4 defense at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ZionKongaika/status/1709991164064231811","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/ZionKongaika/status/1709991164064231811 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='875586' first='Orion' last='Takau Siasau']: 5'11 || 287lbs || American Fork HS || c/o 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Summary:</strong> Siasau is a big physical player that shows stoutness and to clog the gaps in the interior. His size and movement should let him play along the interior in 3-4 defensive scheme at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/OrionTSiasau92/status/1708172163801649625","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/OrionTSiasau92/status/1708172163801649625 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->