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Week One Recap” Defensive Linemen

Week One Recap” Defensive Linemen
Andy Pham
Andy Pham August 18, 2025 @ 09:30 PM
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Kannon Kaio
Kannon Kaio 6'0" | 230 lbs | EDGE/TE | 2026
UT
Mac Olsen
Mac Olsen 6'4" | 230 lbs | EDGE | 2026
UT
Juni Moala
Juni Moala 6'4" | 230 lbs | EDGE | 2026
UT
Jakson Masters
Jakson Masters 6'1" | 225 lbs | EDGE | 2027
UT
Colt Rushton
Colt Rushton 6'4" | 240 lbs | OL | 2026
UT
Tasi Lealaisalanoa
Tasi Lealaisalanoa 6'3" | 325 lbs | OL/DL | 2026
UT
Moa Brown
Moa Brown 6'7" | 235 lbs | EDGE | 2027
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at some impressive performances by some Defensive Linemen in the state.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1207649"],"_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-68a3e0b41bc39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Juni had a tremendous offseason and the transfer to Orem paid itself tenfold. He came away with 6 sacks against a physical Granger line. He is explosive off the line, showcased great quickness, and had exceptional lateral movement and burst. He was a handful throughout the night and displayed strong, violent hands. He changed the way Granger had to play offensively. Definition of a game changer. Great showing by Juni. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1148491"],"_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-68a3e0b41bcc3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Masters is a physical player with good play strength and put that on full display this past Friday. He was all over the field and made plays, and disrupted the flow ofthe Weber offense. He reached double digits in tackles and was a player who was a handful. He showed good quickness and is a player that used good hand fighting to win as well, he's made good progress in the offseason. A big year is ahead for him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1207661"],"_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-68a3e0b41bd17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Olsen is a supremely talented edge rusher and a player who creates chaos on every snap. He is a handful, and he was a disruptor all night long. Olsen is a player with good quickness and physicality to his game; his pursuit and closing speed is top-notch. He had a great evening, and his season will be fantastic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1553938"],"_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-68a3e0b41bd60"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaio had a fantastic evening; he was making plays and disrupting the flow of the offense all night long. Kaio was everywhere for Copper Hills and was a premium impact player. His footwork, lateral movement pattern and quick hands made him impactful on the night. He'll look to disrupt another offense this week. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["904948"],"_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-68a3e0b41bda3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tasi was asked to play both ways, and as an offensive lineman, he is fantastic, but he also impressed on the defensive side. He was a force as an interior defensive lineman. He kept advancing his position, needed to be double covered, and was a player that could not be stopped due to his size, physicality and strength. He created chaos all night long with 8 tackles as a defensive tackle and 2 tackles for loss, with a sack. He was one of the impact players for Stansbury.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1131134"],"_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-68a3e0b41bde6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rushton had a solid showing as a defensive lineman. He advanced his position all night long and was too much for his lineman. He showed his strength and his physicality on the night with 5 tackles for loss and 2 sacks, he was arguably the best defensive player for Canyon View. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["876891"],"_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-68a3e0b41be28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown had a great showing. He has exceptional size and frame. He was explosive off the line, was too quick for his lineman, and had the closing speed and physicality to get to the ball carrier. He was arguably the most impactful defensive player for Corner Canyon. It was a great showing from him. He might be the edge rusher that CCHS has been missing for the past couple of seasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Let's take a look at some impressive performances by some Defensive Linemen in the state.

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Juni Moala

Juni Moala

UT
EDGE
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 230
POS EDGE
CLASS 2026
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Juni
Moala EDGE
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
Weight
230
HS
Orem
|
UT
Week One Recap” Defensive Linemen
Juni had a tremendous offseason and the transfer to Orem paid itself tenfold. He came away with 6...
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Juni Moala

State: Utah
School: Orem
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Jakson Masters

Jakson Masters

UT
EDGE
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 225
POS EDGE
CLASS 2027
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Jakson
Masters EDGE
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
225
HS
Fremont
|
UT
Week One Recap” Defensive Linemen
Masters is a physical player with good play strength and put that on full display this past Friday....
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Jakson Masters

Twitter
State: Utah
School: Fremont
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Mac Olsen

Mac Olsen

UT
EDGE
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 230
POS EDGE
CLASS 2026
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Mac
Olsen EDGE
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
Weight
230
HS
Manti
|
UT
Week One Recap” Defensive Linemen
Olsen is a supremely talented edge rusher and a player who creates chaos on every snap. He is...
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Mac Olsen

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State: Utah
School: Manti
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Kannon Kaio

Kannon Kaio

UT
EDGE/TE
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 230
POS EDGE/TE
CLASS 2026
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Kannon
Kaio EDGE/TE
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
230
HS
Copper Hills
|
UT
Week One Recap” Defensive Linemen
Kaio had a fantastic evening; he was making plays and disrupting the flow of the offense all night...
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Kannon Kaio

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State: Utah
School: Copper Hills
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Tasi Lealaisalanoa

Tasi Lealaisalanoa

UT
OL/DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 325
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2026
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Tasi
Lealaisalanoa OL/DL
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
325
HS
Stansbury
|
UT
Week One Recap” Defensive Linemen
Tasi was asked to play both ways, and as an offensive lineman, he is fantastic, but he also...
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Tasi Lealaisalanoa

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State: Utah
School: Stansbury
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Colt Rushton

Colt Rushton

UT
OL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 240
POS OL
CLASS 2026
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Colt
Rushton OL
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
Weight
240
HS
Canyon View
|
UT
Week One Recap” Defensive Linemen
Rushton had a solid showing as a defensive lineman. He advanced his position all night long and was...
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Colt Rushton

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State: Utah
School: Canyon View
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Moa Brown

Moa Brown

UT
EDGE
HEIGHT 6'7"
WEIGHT 235
POS EDGE
CLASS 2027
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Moa
Brown EDGE
Class
2027
Height
6'7"
Weight
235
HS
Corner Canyon
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UT
Week One Recap” Defensive Linemen
Brown had a great showing. He has exceptional size and frame. He was explosive off the line, was...
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Moa Brown

State: Utah
School: Corner Canyon
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