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2027 Rankings: Potential Risers. Pt1

2027 Rankings: Potential Risers. Pt1
Andy Pham
Andy Pham June 20, 2025 @ 08:30 AM
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Cash Hollingshead
Cash Hollingshead 6'3" | 205 lbs | QB/LS | 2027
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Ma’atoe Moe
Ma’atoe Moe 6'4" | 217 lbs | EDGE | 2027
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Dalin Afu
Dalin Afu 6'1" | 220 lbs | DL | 2027
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Ryce Palepoi
Ryce Palepoi 6'1" | 210 lbs | QB/ATH | 2027
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Kemper Castro
Kemper Castro 6'4" | 220 lbs | DL | 2027
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Sean Tahi
Sean Tahi 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB | 2027
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Titus Lopati
Titus Lopati 6'0" | 265 lbs | OL | 2027
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Cameron Wren
Cameron Wren 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR/ATH | 2027
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Tanoai Andresen
Tanoai Andresen 6'4" | 190 lbs | QB | 2027
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition, we take a look at some potential risers from our pre-season rankings. <br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["877092"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685548fd1dd40"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Andresen transfers to Crimson Cliffs, and they'll utilize his skill set. He is a quick processor, has a good arm talent, can sling it deep, and is someone who has good pocket mobility. He's primed to break out this year and be a climber in the rankings and get into the top 12.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1293290"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685548fd1ddb9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Palepoi forced his competition to transfer out, and he is primed to break out this year. He throws a nice deep ball, can layer his throws and has good velocity. Palepoi has the potential to be the clear-cut QB2 of the group due to his raw skill set. He can easily climb into the top 12.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["944760"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685548fd1de18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tahi broke out last year and has the ability to creep into the top 12. He is a patient runner, with good vision, excellent contact balance, and the speed to get to the edge. With continued progress, he has the right to be a steady riser.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1583441"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685548fd1de78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hollingshed has the size and all the tools you want in a signal caller. He throws a good deep ball and is accurate with his passes. If he gets two years of varsity tape, he has a chance to be the unquestioned QB2 of the class and climb inside the top 12. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["944713"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685548fd1ded6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lopati has all the tools and talent to be a multi-year Power-Four starter and has every claim to make to be the top offensive lineman in the state. He has a great base, exceptional footwork, good strength, and is technically already one of the best interior linemen in the state, regardless of the class. He could easily climb up and get to the top 12. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1302563"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685548fd1df30"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moe has a great tool set and has shown glimpes of being a top-tier EDGE rusher. He has an array of moves, is quick off the line, and moves well laterally. With the transfer up and facing better competition, he can continue to show he belongs and will be a player that gets recruited regionally and steadily climb up the ranks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1302554"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685548fd1dfc3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Afu is an excellent interior defensive tackle who possesses good strength, occupies double teams, and is a player with good short-area burst and the ability to play the run very well. He has good size and has the potential to be the top defensive tackle in the class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["944641"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685548fd1e020"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wren is an exceptional athlete. He possesses good speed, the ability to create late separation, has good footwork and is strong at the catch point. Lehi is a senior-laden team this year, but Wren is too talented to be kept off the field and has a claim to be a budding superstar and a player who gets recruited on a national level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1241990"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685548fd1e07a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Castro is a high-end pass rusher with the traits and tools to become a riser. He is quick off the line, has good strength, and plays with great physicality. He can be an interior rusher or an edge rusher and is adept at either spots. A name to watch who can potentially rise and get into the top 20. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned for part two. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

In this edition, we take a look at some potential risers from our pre-season rankings.

Tanoai Andresen

Tanoai Andresen

UT
QB
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 190
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Tanoai
Andresen QB
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
190
HS
Crimson Cliffs
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UT
2027 Rankings: Potential Risers. Pt1
Andresen transfers to Crimson Cliffs, and they’ll utilize his skill set. He is a quick processor, has a...
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Tanoai Andresen

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State: Utah
School: Crimson Cliffs
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Ryce Palepoi

Ryce Palepoi

UT
QB/ATH
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 210
POS QB/ATH
CLASS 2027
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Ryce
Palepoi QB/ATH
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
210
HS
Brighton
|
UT
2027 Rankings: Potential Risers. Pt1
Palepoi forced his competition to transfer out, and he is primed to break out this year. He throws...
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Ryce Palepoi

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State: Utah
School: Brighton
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Sean Tahi

Sean Tahi

UT
RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 170
POS RB
CLASS 2027
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Sean
Tahi RB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
170
HS
Lone Peak
|
UT
2027 Rankings: Potential Risers. Pt1
Tahi broke out last year and has the ability to creep into the top 12. He is a...
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Sean Tahi

State: Utah
School: Lone Peak
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Cash Hollingshead

Cash Hollingshead

UT
QB/LS
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 205
POS QB/LS
CLASS 2027
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Cash
Hollingshead QB/LS
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
205
HS
Lehi
|
UT
2027 Rankings: Potential Risers. Pt1
Hollingshed has the size and all the tools you want in a signal caller. He throws a good...
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Cash Hollingshead

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State: Utah
School: Lehi
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Titus Lopati

Titus Lopati

UT
OL
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 265
POS OL
CLASS 2027
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Titus
Lopati OL
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
265
HS
West
|
UT
2027 Rankings: Potential Risers. Pt1
Lopati has all the tools and talent to be a multi-year Power-Four starter and has every claim to...
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Titus Lopati

State: Utah
School: West
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Ma’atoe Moe

Ma’atoe Moe

UT
EDGE
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 217
POS EDGE
CLASS 2027
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Ma’atoe
Moe EDGE
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
217
HS
Timpview
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UT
2027 Rankings: Potential Risers. Pt1
Moe has a great tool set and has shown glimpes of being a top-tier EDGE rusher. He has...
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Ma’atoe Moe

State: Utah
School: Timpview
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Dalin Afu

Dalin Afu

UT
DL
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 220
POS DL
CLASS 2027
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Dalin
Afu DL
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
220
HS
American Fork
|
UT
2027 Rankings: Potential Risers. Pt1
Afu is an excellent interior defensive tackle who possesses good strength, occupies double teams, and is a player...
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Dalin Afu

State: Utah
School: American Fork
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Cameron Wren

Cameron Wren

UT
WR/ATH
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 180
POS WR/ATH
CLASS 2027
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Cameron
Wren WR/ATH
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
180
HS
Lehi
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UT
2027 Rankings: Potential Risers. Pt1
Wren is an exceptional athlete. He possesses good speed, the ability to create late separation, has good footwork...
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Cameron Wren

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School: Lehi
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Kemper Castro

Kemper Castro

UT
DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 220
POS DL
CLASS 2027
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Kemper
Castro DL
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
220
HS
Herriman
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UT
2027 Rankings: Potential Risers. Pt1
Castro is a high-end pass rusher with the traits and tools to become a riser. He is quick...
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Kemper Castro

State: Utah
School: Herriman
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