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2029 Rankings: Players to know. Pt 2

2029 Rankings: Players to know. Pt 2
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Andy Pham
Andy Pham July 1, 2025 @ 05:30 PM
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Lance Whitford
Lance Whitford 6'1" | 130 lbs | WR | 2029
UT
Kitione Vakalahi
Kitione Vakalahi 6'0" | 255 lbs | OL/DL | 2029
UT
Talimailagi Lautaha
Talimailagi Lautaha 6'4" | 260 lbs | DL | 2029
UT
Silas Taumoepeau
Silas Taumoepeau 6'0" | 160 lbs | QB | 2029
UT
Caleb Faaootoa
Caleb Faaootoa EDGE/LB | 2029
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We continue my look at the 2029 rankings, with some additional players that you need to know. Let's take a look!<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1690075"],"_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-68632c42f3590"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taumoepeau has a good frame to grow into and has great arm talent. The ball jumps out of his hands, and he throws with a tight spiral and can vary his velocity. Taumoepeau processes at a quick rate, has good ball placement and makes all the necessary throws. He's a signal caller with great upside and will get D1 offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1696922"],"_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-68632c42f363b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Whitford is exceptionally polished. He has great footwork, an array of moves off the line to avoid press coverage and easily creates separation. Whitford shows good physicality and is good after the catch. He projects to get to about a 6'3 range, and he is a receiver who is strong at the catch point. He is one player whom I had trouble placing this low in the rankings. He'll get D1 offers and is technical enough to garner Power-Four looks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1418841"],"_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-68632c42f36ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Faaootoa is a good athlete and has an explosive first step off the line. He's a hybrid edge rusher/on-ball backer. He moves well laterally, is light on his feet, showcases quick hands, and plays with good physicality. He's a prospect who will grow into his fram,e and he has all the tools to be a top edge rusher in this class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1694493"],"_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-68632c42f3756"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vakalahi has all the tools to be an elite lineman in this class. He has a good frame to grow into, has quick feet, moves well laterally, and has a good first step to gain an advantage over his opponent. I prefer him as an Offensive Lineman and on the interior, but he can play on the defensive side as well. He's a player who will garner plenty of offers, with great upside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1693947"],"_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-68632c42f37da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lautaha is an exceptional interior defensive lineman. He is explosive off the line, is a violent player, and has all the necessary tools to make an immediate impact. Lautaha will get recruited to play at the D1 level with Power-Four offers. Great talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That was our second look at some of the names you need to know for the 2029 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

We continue my look at the 2029 rankings, with some additional players that you need to know. Let's take a look!

Silas Taumoepeau

Silas Taumoepeau

UT
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 160
POS QB
CLASS 2029
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Silas
Taumoepeau QB
Class
2029
Height
6'0"
Weight
160
HS
Westlake
|
UT
2029 Rankings: Players to know. Pt 2
Taumoepeau has a good frame to grow into and has great arm talent. The ball jumps out of...
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Silas Taumoepeau

State: Utah
School: Westlake
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Lance Whitford

Lance Whitford

UT
WR
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 130
POS WR
CLASS 2029
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Lance
Whitford WR
Class
2029
Height
6'1"
Weight
130
HS
American Fork
|
UT
2029 Rankings: Players to know. Pt 2
Whitford is exceptionally polished. He has great footwork, an array of moves off the line to avoid press...
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Lance Whitford

State: Utah
School: American Fork
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Caleb Faaootoa

Caleb Faaootoa

UT
EDGE/LB
POS EDGE/LB
CLASS 2029
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Caleb
Faaootoa EDGE/LB
Class
2029
HS
Brighton
|
UT
2029 Rankings: Players to know. Pt 2
Faaootoa is a good athlete and has an explosive first step off the line. He’s a hybrid edge...
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Caleb Faaootoa

State: Utah
School: Brighton
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Kitione Vakalahi

Kitione Vakalahi

UT
OL/DL
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 255
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2029
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Kitione
Vakalahi OL/DL
Class
2029
Height
6'0"
Weight
255
HS
West
|
UT
2029 Rankings: Players to know. Pt 2
Vakalahi has all the tools to be an elite lineman in this class. He has a good frame...
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Kitione Vakalahi

State: Utah
School: West
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Talimailagi Lautaha

Talimailagi Lautaha

UT
DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 260
POS DL
CLASS 2029
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Talimailagi
Lautaha DL
Class
2029
Height
6'4"
Weight
260
HS
Bingham
|
UT
2029 Rankings: Players to know. Pt 2
Lautaha is an exceptional interior defensive lineman. He is explosive off the line, is a violent player, and...
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