2025 Team Preview: Provo Bulldogs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Provo Bulldogs are part of 4A class in the region 8 area in the state of Utah. The team finished 8-3 last season and will look to build on another productive season. Check out what key prospect are returning and hidden gems that should be on your radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Games to Watch:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/22 vs. Crimson Cliff</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/26 vs. Timpanogos </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/29 vs. Springville </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Returns: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["905112"],"_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-686fe9e888118"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Orchard returns under center for the Bulldogs after throwing for 2,000 plus yards and 26 TDs last season. Has a slow wind-up delivery that gives the ball a tight spiral with speed. Arm strength to deliver the ball downfield. Accuracy to hit his receivers in stride and shows ball placement on short and long routes. Mobility to move around the pocket, scramble and throw on the run. Orchard has the size, arm and athletic ability to be a Pro Style or Spread QB at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1563900"],"_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-686fe9e88817f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">DeMartini was productive last season making plays at the EDGE and WR positions. Shows initial quickness to read and react. Shows flexibility, bursts and hips as a pass rusher to get to the QB. Demartini has the size and athleticism to play the EDGE position in 3-4 defensive type scheme. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1244928"],"_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-686fe9e8881d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown returns to the Bulldogs as one of the top tacklers from last season. Shows initial quickness to read and react. Ability to move through traffic and avoid blocks to get to the ball carriers on inside runs. Shows flexibility, bursts and hips as a pass rusher to get to the QB. A wrap up type tackler to make the sure hit at the LOS and open field. Brown has the size and athleticism to play the EDGE position in 3-4 defensive type scheme. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hidden Gems: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1571745"],"_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-686fe9e888228"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lesa is an athletic prospect that contributed to the Bulldogs at the linebacker and receiver position. Shows initial quickness to read and react. Ability to move through traffic and avoid blocks to get to the ball carriers on inside runs. Shows flexibility, bursts and hips as a pass rusher to get to the QB. A explosive type of tackler to make the sure hit at the LOS and open field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1625695"],"_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-686fe9e888274"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Benson returns to the team with experience to help out the Bulldogs offensive line. Shows explosion as a run blocker with leg drive, strength and effort. Ability to trap block. Shows quickness to set his base, hands to strike and sustains his feet in pass protection. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1210163"],"_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-686fe9e8882c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Noa is an athletic prospect with a thick wide frame. Shows explosion as a run blocker with leg drive, strength and effort. Shows quickness to set his base, hands to strike and sustains his feet in pass protection. Expect Noa to be a huge contributor for the Bulldogs on both sides of the LOS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Hidden Gems to Watch: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Julius Pan: LB || 5'9 || c/o 2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Justice Tela: HB || 5'8 || c/o 2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Malik Filimoe'atu: LB || 6'0 || c/o 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1563903' first='Ronnie' last='Wright']: WR || 5'9 || c/o 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->