2024 Team Preview: Orem Tigers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Orem Tigers are part of the 5A class in the state of Utah. The team went 5-7 finishing 3rd in regions. Coach Lance Reynolds will help lead a team through a competitive Region 7 and make a deep run in the postseason. Check out of prospects for the Tigers to keep your recruiting radar on this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Tough Losses to Graduation:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offense: Lance Reynolds III (QB), Roger Saleapaga (TE) and Asher Young (WR).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defense: Aiden Brown (LB) and Dallin Heal (DB).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Players to Watch:</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='402750' first='Kaue' last='Akana'] - The Tigers have a 6'3 prospect as a playmaker on offense to make plays in both the run and pass game. Had some productive playing time last season and will continue to shine on both sides of the ball. Has received offers from division 1 programs such as Arizona and South Florida. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1236351' first='Kai' last='Wesley'] - Wesley will look to replace the TE production left by Saleapaga. The 6'7 prospect shows skills to be a productive pass catcher in the open field and will be needed for the Tiger's offense. Wesley is already receiving several offers from division 1 programs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1294636' first='Ryker' last='Mikkelsen'] - The Pleasant Grove transfer will make his debut for the Tigers this season. The 6'3 linebacker prospect has shown production to play out in space and burst to be a blitz rusher to find the QB. His athletic ability has earned him an offer from Utah State and an upgrade in the Tiger's linebacker group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Hidden Gems: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>AJ Snow - The 6'2 EDGE prospect has size and athletic ability to play along the LOS. A prospect thats flying under the radar, Snow will have to showcase his skills against some tough offensive lines in Region 7 to help the Tigers on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1292138' first='Warren' last='Matina'] - This offensive line prospect has bend and balance to at the LOS. Shows strength to push defenders off the line and movement to trap/pull and make open field blocks. Can't miss this thick bodied prospect along the offensive interior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Prospect Ready to Break Out: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1302578' first='Alamoti' last='Lavaki'] - Lavaki has had an productive off season to get ready to contribute to the Tiger's defensive line. Expect him to make an immediate impact to out a defensive line that has prospects to play at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Underclassmen to Watch: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1294371' first='Will' last='Rasmussen'] - The 5'9 prospect will come in to replace some of the offensive production from last season. His athletic ability to contribute in the run game will be need for this Tiger's offense to get going. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->