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Week 2 Recap: WR’s

Week 2 Recap: WR’s
Photo: Eli Mortensen
Andy Pham
Andy Pham August 26, 2025 @ 08:05 PM
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Malik Sika
Malik Sika 6'3" | 190 lbs | WR/DB | 2027
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Omarian Sanders
Omarian Sanders 6'2" | 190 lbs | WR | 2027
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Jayson Dunroe
Jayson Dunroe 6'1" | 190 lbs | WR | 2026
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Cash Taiese
Cash Taiese 6'0" | 165 lbs | WR/DB | 2028
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Steel Richards
Steel Richards 6'4" | 200 lbs | WR | 2027
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Eli Mortensen
Eli Mortensen 6'2" | 170 lbs | WR/DB | 2028
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James La’auli-Figiel
James La’auli-Figiel 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH | 2026
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at some receivers that caught the eye.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402747"],"_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-68ae597b1dca7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Figiel was exceptional on the evening. He is one of the best athletes on the team and was routinely open throughout the night, had four total touchdowns on the evening, and showcased great athleticism, creativity with the ball in his hand, and elusiveness in the open field. He'll be a key player for the rest of the season if Granger wants to make a deep push in the postseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1082074"],"_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-68ae597b1dd24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mortensen has made leaps and bounds in his game this year and has become a complete receiver. He is strong off the line, has good footwork, and is strong at the catch point. He transitions upfield with ease, and his speed has now become a deadly weapon for him. He came down with two touchdowns this past Friday and came away with some excellent catches on the evening. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1634899"],"_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-68ae597b1ddae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dunroe was a player who made a splash this offseason in 7's events, and that has translated into the regular season, and he's becoming a playmaker and a key weapon for the high-octane Viewmont offense. He has good speed and is good at the catch point. With the ball in his hands, he shows creativity and makes defenders miss. He's heating up at the right time and will look to have another big-time game this week. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1315270"],"_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-68ae597b1de36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cash is a twitchy athlete who is phenomenal off the line and his suddenness as a route runner. He is good at the catch point, and his athleticism is too much for the majority of defensive backs. He tracks the ball well, is great with creativity after the catch, and will be an elite Power-Four recruit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1683662"],"_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-68ae597b1dee8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sanders was cleared to play last week and came down with an excellent touchdown grab where he showcased all his skill set, being a redzone target, having good size, being good at contested catches, and being exceptionally strong at the catch point. That one catch showed his immense potential, and he should continue to get more reps as the season goes on, and he will be a key contributor in that wide receiver room. Last Friday was his coming-out party. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1689469"],"_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-68ae597b1df63"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There was a lot to like about Malik before he took a single varsity snap. He is an uber-athletic player who is twitchy and springy, and was one of the main reasons he ended up as our 82nd-ranked prospect in our final offseason ranking for the 2027 class and the WR11 before taking a single varsity snap. He's living up to the expectations we put on him, and he's a player who will only continue to get better. He's still getting better with every practice and every game. His ceiling is immense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1307269"],"_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-68ae597b1dfef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Richards has great size and a large catch radius. He moves well and showcased on Friday night that he transitions well upfield and does well creating after the catch. He has good suddenness to him, especially for his size, and will be a big threat in the red zone and in contested catch situations. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That was our look at some exciting receivers in Week 2.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Let's take a look at some receivers that caught the eye.

James La’auli-Figiel

James La’auli-Figiel

UT
ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 190
POS ATH
CLASS 2026
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James
La’auli-Figiel ATH
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
190
HS
Granger
|
UT
Week 2 Recap: WR’s
Figiel was exceptional on the evening. He is one of the best athletes on the team and was...
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James La’auli-Figiel

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State: Utah
School: Granger
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Eli Mortensen

Eli Mortensen

UT
WR/DB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR/DB
CLASS 2028
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Eli
Mortensen WR/DB
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
Weight
170
HS
Morgan
|
UT
Week 2 Recap: WR’s
Mortensen has made leaps and bounds in his game this year and has become a complete receiver. He...
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Eli Mortensen

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State: Utah
School: Morgan
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Jayson Dunroe

Jayson Dunroe

UT
WR
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 190
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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Jayson
Dunroe WR
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
190
HS
Viewmont
|
UT
Week 2 Recap: WR’s
Dunroe was a player who made a splash this offseason in 7’s events, and that has translated into...
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Jayson Dunroe

State: Utah
School: Viewmont
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Cash Taiese

Cash Taiese

UT
WR/DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 165
POS WR/DB
CLASS 2028
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Cash
Taiese WR/DB
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
165
HS
American Fork
|
UT
Week 2 Recap: WR’s
Cash is a twitchy athlete who is phenomenal off the line and his suddenness as a route runner....
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Cash Taiese

State: Utah
School: American Fork
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Omarian Sanders

Omarian Sanders

UT
WR
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 190
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Omarian
Sanders WR
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
190
HS
Skyridge
|
UT
Week 2 Recap: WR’s
Sanders was cleared to play last week and came down with an excellent touchdown grab where he showcased...
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Omarian Sanders

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State: Utah
School: Skyridge
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Malik Sika

Malik Sika

UT
WR/DB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 190
POS WR/DB
CLASS 2027
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Malik
Sika WR/DB
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
190
HS
Westlake
|
UT
Week 2 Recap: WR’s
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Malik Sika

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State: Utah
School: Westlake
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Steel Richards

Steel Richards

UT
WR
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 200
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Steel
Richards WR
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
200
HS
Timpview
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UT
Week 2 Recap: WR’s
Richards has great size and a large catch radius. He moves well and showcased on Friday night that...
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Steel Richards

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School: Timpview
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