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3A Risers: Players Catching the Eye

3A Risers: Players Catching the Eye
Photo: Eli Mortensen
Andy Pham
Andy Pham September 7, 2025 @ 07:55 PM
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Daxtyn Mower
Daxtyn Mower 5'10" | 200 lbs | LB | 2027
UT
Cooper Urie
Cooper Urie 5'11" | LB | 2026
UT
Braxton DeMille
Braxton DeMille 5'7" | 160 lbs | RB | 2027
UT
Everett Kelling
Everett Kelling 6'0" | 195 lbs | QB | 2026
UT
Eli Mortensen
Eli Mortensen 6'2" | 170 lbs | WR/DB | 2028
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's discuss some 3A players who have been catching the eye.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1149962"],"_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-68be27fd9832f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Everett has been exceptional this season, and that was the case this past Friday night, where he carried the team to a win over Logan. He made plays with his arm and showed his legs, and was a threat on the ground. He is one of the best 3A signal callers in the state. His skill set and traits translate to playing on Saturdays. He's having a fantastic year as we expected. </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-68be27fd983a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eli had an exceptional Friday night against Bountiful and a higher classification. He was a two-way player and was impactful on the evening. He shows great ball skills, has a great feel for the game, and has good hip fluidity. He's an athletic mover and is seamless in transitioning upfield. He's having a fantastic season and has been a key player on both sides this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1815849"],"_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-68be27fd983f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cedar has been a high-octane offense, and DeMille adds balance to that offense and allows them to operate with a full playbook, and opposing defenses can't have just light boxes. DeMille is a good runner with good ability to get small through the line and get to the second level. He is effective as a receiver out of the backfield and has been productive for Cedar this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1878154"],"_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-68be27fd9845b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Urie has been an effective and active backer this year and has been impactful on defense. He shows good anticipation and has shown good quickness, and has done well bringing pressure. He's been best as an on-ball backer where he can press forward, and has been a big reason why the defense has improved. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1878160"],"_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-68be27fd984aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mower has been an effective piece for Carbon. He is an attacking backer who does well shedding his blocks and showing good pursuit. He has done well in minimizing big plays and creating pressure on opposing offenses. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those are some players in 3A that will be moving up the ranks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Let's discuss some 3A players who have been catching the eye.

Everett Kelling

Everett Kelling

UT
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 195
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Everett
Kelling QB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
195
HS
Cedar
|
UT
3A Risers: Players Catching the Eye
Everett has been exceptional this season, and that was the case this past Friday night, where he carried...
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Everett Kelling

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State: Utah
School: Cedar
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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
3A Risers: Players Catching the Eye
Eli had an exceptional Friday night against Bountiful and a higher classification. He was a two-way player and...
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Eli Mortensen

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State: Utah
School: Morgan
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Braxton DeMille

Braxton DeMille

HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 160
POS RB
CLASS 2027
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Braxton
DeMille RB
Class
2027
Height
5'7"
Weight
160
HS
Cedar
|
UT
3A Risers: Players Catching the Eye
Cedar has been a high-octane offense, and DeMille adds balance to that offense and allows them to operate...
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Braxton DeMille

State: Utah
School: Cedar
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Cooper Urie

Cooper Urie

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS LB
CLASS 2026
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Cooper
Urie LB
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Canyon View
|
UT
3A Risers: Players Catching the Eye
Urie has been an effective and active backer this year and has been impactful on defense. He shows...
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Cooper Urie

State: Utah
School: Canyon View
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Daxtyn Mower

Daxtyn Mower

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 200
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Daxtyn
Mower LB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
200
HS
Carbon
|
UT
3A Risers: Players Catching the Eye
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School: Carbon
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