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2029 Rankings: Risers

2029 Rankings: Risers
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Andy Pham
Andy Pham October 16, 2025 @ 01:30 PM
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Kitione Vakalahi
Kitione Vakalahi 6'0" | 255 lbs | OL/DL | 2029
UT
Peti Vaka
Peti Vaka 5'11" | 185 lbs | LB/RB/RB | 2029
UT
Pili Mounga
Pili Mounga 5'10" | 175 lbs | LB/RB | 2029
UT
Bridger Garrett
Bridger Garrett 6'1" | 165 lbs | WR/DB | 2029
UT
RJ Fonoti
RJ Fonoti 6'0" | 185 lbs | LB/RB | 2029
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I continue my look at the 2029 rankings and discuss risers.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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-68f06912c3e53"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kitione jumps five spots and comes in as the 13th-ranked prospect and the OL3 of the class. He has stepped up big and not only became a starter from the start, but he's been effective. He is physical and showcases good strength and is light on his feet. He moves well laterally and is excellent in run blocking. He's been a big part of the West line and one of the reasons the run game has been so effective. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1514716"],"_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-68f12bdaab870"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">RJ has been exceptional this year and has been an immediate impact starter as a linebacker for Fremont. He shows good instincts, is an athletic mover with the ability to weave his way through traffic without getting bogged down. He has an explosive first step off the line and has been an important piece this year and could very well be in the mix to work in offensively next year as a running back. He has exceptional traits and a player on the ascend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1694024"],"_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-68f12bdaab900"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Peti has been an exciting player on both sides of the ball. He shows good size and a frame on him. He's a physical player, with good strength and excellent lateral quickness. He has a good burst and has good overall speed for the position. He is an instinctual player with good traits to be a potential full time two-way player next year for Stansbury.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1694004"],"_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-68f12bdaab95a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pili is an exciting player who has good quickness and vision. He moves well athletically and is a player that can be on either side of the ball. He has a good first step, has good acceleration and could very well be in the mix for RB2 at Lone Peak next year. He has good hands to work in as a receiving back and has the speed to get to the edge. Lots of traits to like.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1650667"],"_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-68f12bdaab9ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bridger has good size and speed. He can work as a boundary receiver or in the slot. He is good off the line, has good footwork, and he tracks the ball well. He's good at the catch point and does well creating after the catch. He should make waves next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those were some risers to take note of. Next time, we'll look at some new names that made the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

I continue my look at the 2029 rankings and discuss risers.

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: Risers
Kitione jumps five spots and comes in as the 13th-ranked prospect and the OL3 of the class. He...
Written by Andy Pham
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Kitione Vakalahi

State: Utah
School: West
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RJ Fonoti

RJ Fonoti

UT
LB/RB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
POS LB/RB
CLASS 2029
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RJ
Fonoti LB/RB
Class
2029
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Fremont
|
UT
2029 Rankings: Risers
RJ has been exceptional this year and has been an immediate impact starter as a linebacker for Fremont....
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RJ Fonoti

State: Utah
School: Fremont
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Peti Vaka

Peti Vaka

UT
LB/RB/RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 185
POS LB/RB/RB
CLASS 2029
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Peti
Vaka LB/RB/RB
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
Weight
185
HS
Stansbury
|
UT
2029 Rankings: Risers
Peti has been an exciting player on both sides of the ball. He shows good size and a...
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Peti Vaka

State: Utah
School: Stansbury
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Pili Mounga

Pili Mounga

UT
LB/RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 175
POS LB/RB
CLASS 2029
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Pili
Mounga LB/RB
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
Weight
175
HS
Lone Peak
|
UT
2029 Rankings: Risers
Pili is an exciting player who has good quickness and vision. He moves well athletically and is a...
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Pili Mounga

State: Utah
School: Lone Peak
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Bridger Garrett

Bridger Garrett

UT
WR/DB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 165
POS WR/DB
CLASS 2029
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Bridger
Garrett WR/DB
Class
2029
Height
6'1"
Weight
165
HS
Morgan
|
UT
2029 Rankings: Risers
Bridger has good size and speed. He can work as a boundary receiver or in the slot. He...
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