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2029 Rankings: The Top 5

2029 Rankings: The Top 5
Andy Pham
Andy Pham October 13, 2025 @ 09:10 PM
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Elston Hooper
Elston Hooper 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB | 2029
UT
Jake Matsen
Jake Matsen 6'3" | 165 lbs | QB | 2029
UT
Sione Mila
Sione Mila 6'1" | 245 lbs | DL/EDGE | 2029
UT
Kingston Stroshine
Kingston Stroshine 6'0" | 190 lbs | LB | 2029
UT
Malosi Shepard
Malosi Shepard 6'3" | 190 lbs | WR | 2029
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have some elite prospects, let's discuss the Top 5 of 2029,<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1690997"],"_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-68edafc866739"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jake has exceptional traits and is an elite prospect. He has a great frame on him, and he's grown two inches in the past few months and should get to about 6'4-6'5, and he's put on 15 lbs since the summer, he should get to 180 by next summer. He has elite processing and has an exceptional arm talent. He can make every throw you would want in an elite prospect, and layers his throws with ease. He has pinpoint precision and throws his receivers open. He isn't afraid to take the deep shot, and he is a signal caller who has good pocket navigation and has a good internal clock. He'll be an elite prospect and be coveted by elite programs. He'll be a multi-year Power-Four starter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1544102"],"_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-68edafc866794"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kingston has been exceptional and is a stalwart for the varsity defense for Lone Peak. He is a player with a good frame and should get to 6'2 and should get to 210lbs without limiting his skill set. He has exceptional instincts and is a player who has good cover skills. He does well in weaving his way through traffic and getting to the ball carrier. He moves well laterally, has good speed, and is a player with good physicality, and can be used in coverage and match up against a bigger move tight end. He has great traits and is a prospect that will be coveted by Power-Four programs and will be an elite multi-year starter at that level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1646342"],"_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-68edafc8667e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sione has looked tremendous this season. He has good size and can work inside or outside along the defensive line. He shows a good combination of physicality and speed. He is quick off the line and is a twitchy athlete. He moves well laterally and is too quick and powerful for an interior offensive lineman. He can work as an EDGE rusher as he has that quick burst and bend at the hip that you want to see. He shows quick, strong hands and is a player with an excellent ceiling. He's been mixing in with the varsity defense and should make an impact next season, and should get Power-Four offers, exceptional traits to like. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1514986"],"_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-68edafc86682c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Malosi projects as a prototypical X-receiver. He has a great frame and should get to the 6'4-6'5 range and be a physical 200+ lb receiver. He moves well, is good off the line, and has great footwork. He easily creates separation and is a player who is strong at the catch point and does well high-pointing the ball. He shows good speed and will be a redzone and greenzone monster. Malosi wins at all three levels and gets vertical with ease. He'll be coveted by Power-Four programs and should be a multi-year starter, with exceptional traits to like. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1694164"],"_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-68edafc866874"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elston left the state but will be back next season and will return to Mountain Ridge. He is a signal caller with a good arm and is a quick processor. He shows good ball placement and leads his receivers open. He moves well within the pocket and shows good pocket navigation. Elston has an exceptional ceiling, and it'll be interesting to see the growth when he returns from Hawaii. He has all the tools to be a Power-Four starter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We'll be back next time to look at 6-10.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

We have some elite prospects, let's discuss the Top 5 of 2029,

Jake Matsen

Jake Matsen

UT
QB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 165
POS QB
CLASS 2029
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Jake
Matsen QB
Class
2029
Height
6'3"
Weight
165
HS
American Fork
|
UT
2029 Rankings: The Top 5
Jake has exceptional traits and is an elite prospect. He has a great frame on him, and he’s...
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School: American Fork
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Kingston Stroshine

Kingston Stroshine

UT
LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 190
POS LB
CLASS 2029
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Kingston
Stroshine LB
Class
2029
Height
6'0"
Weight
190
HS
Lone Peak
|
UT
2029 Rankings: The Top 5
Kingston has been exceptional and is a stalwart for the varsity defense for Lone Peak. He is a...
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Kingston Stroshine

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State: Utah
School: Lone Peak
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Sione Mila

Sione Mila

UT
DL/EDGE
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 245
POS DL/EDGE
CLASS 2029
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Sione
Mila DL/EDGE
Class
2029
Height
6'1"
Weight
245
HS
West
|
UT
2029 Rankings: The Top 5
Sione has looked tremendous this season. He has good size and can work inside or outside along the...
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School: West
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Malosi Shepard

Malosi Shepard

UT
WR
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 190
POS WR
CLASS 2029
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Malosi
Shepard WR
Class
2029
Height
6'3"
Weight
190
HS
Lehi
|
UT
2029 Rankings: The Top 5
Malosi projects as a prototypical X-receiver. He has a great frame and should get to the 6’4-6’5 range...
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School: Lehi
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Elston Hooper

Elston Hooper

UT
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 170
POS QB
CLASS 2029
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Elston
Hooper QB
Class
2029
Height
6'0"
Weight
170
HS
Mountain Ridge
|
UT
2029 Rankings: The Top 5
Elston left the state but will be back next season and will return to Mountain Ridge. He is...
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School: Mountain Ridge
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