Class of 2025: 5A Defensive Line Prospects on the Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out our scouting reports on the 5A prospects to look out for along the defensive line. Their production has put them on notice and need to be on the radar of college programs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1291388' first='Mason' last='Kasitati']: EDGE || 6'0 || Granger HS || </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kasitati is an athletic prospect with bend and burst to play along the LOS. Against the run, he plays with <strong>initial quickness</strong> to read and react at the LOS. Strength at the<strong> POA</strong> to control drive blocks and <strong>hand speed</strong> to recognize and shed blocks to find the ball carrier. As a pass rusher, he shows effort to get push as a power rusher. A sure tackler at the LOS. Kasitati will be a top prospect to watch for the Lancers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1303239' first='Semisi' last='Felila']: NG || 6'2 || Bountiful HS || </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Felila is a physical prospect that plays the nose guard position in the Red Hawk's 3-4 defensive scheme. Against the run, he shows <strong>initial quickness </strong>to read and react at the LOS. Strength at the <strong>POA</strong> to control drive blocks and double teams. <strong>Shed ability</strong> to recognize and shed blocks to find the ball carrier. As a pass rusher, he shows effort to get push as a <strong>power rusher</strong>. A sure tackler at the LOS. Felila contributed to the Red Hawk's run to the 5A state championship and will be a top prospect for them next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='894785' first='Alijah' last='Levao']: EDGE || 6'2 || Kearns HS || </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Levao is an athletic prospect with bend and burst to play along the LOS. Against the run, he plays with <strong>initial quickness</strong> to read and react at the LOS. Strength at the<strong> POA</strong> to control drive blocks and <strong>hand speed</strong> to recognize and shed blocks to find the ball carrier. As a pass rusher, he shows effort to get push as a <strong>power rusher.</strong> A sure tackler at the LOS. Levao will be a top prospect returning for the Cougars next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1097997' first='Caleb' last='Norris']: DL || 6'2 || Bountiful HS || </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Norris is a physical prospect that plays along the defensive interior in the Red Hawk's 3-4 defensive scheme. Against the run, he shows <strong>initial quickness </strong>to read and react at the LOS. Strength at the <strong>POA</strong> to control drive blocks and double teams. <strong>Shed ability</strong> to recognize and shed blocks to find the ball carrier. As a pass rusher, he shows effort to get push as a <strong>power rusher</strong>. A sure tackler at the LOS. Norris is an under the radar prospect to keep an eye on next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='705855' first='Thomas' last='Mauga']: EDGE || 6'2 || Olympus HS || </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mauga is an athletic prospect with bend and brust to play along the LOS. Against the run, he plays with <strong>initial quickness</strong> to read and react at the LOS. <strong>Hand speed</strong> to recognize and shed blocks to make to find the ball carrier. As a pass rusher, he shows burst to upfield and <strong>UOH</strong> to make quick contact to get to the QB. Mauga has the size to movement to play OLB/DE in a 3-4 defensive scheme at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->