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Recruits Catching the Eye

Recruits Catching the Eye
Andy Pham
Andy Pham October 27, 2025 @ 07:30 PM
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Nixon Warner
Nixon Warner 6'0" | 148 lbs | WR | 2028
UT
Gavin Ortegon
Gavin Ortegon 5'8" | 155 lbs | WR | 2027
UT
Cole Engemann
Cole Engemann QB | 2026
UT
Ben Brand
Ben Brand RB | 2026
UT
Tucker Brown
Tucker Brown 6'1" | 180 lbs | QB | 2026
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at some players who are catching the eye.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1935021"],"_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-690005444e535"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nixon has made tremendous strides throughout the season. He has good footwork, does a good job of creating separation, and shows good ball tracking skills. He wins with intermediate and deep routes and does a good job of beating his corner. He has good size for a boundary receiver and will continue to grow and develop. He's got good traits and is a player to keep an eye on. A definite riser. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1809158"],"_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-69000bd27bb77"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Watching Cole throughout the season, he's flashed. He can make the deep throws and can process quickly. He also moves well within the pocket. When he's on his game, he is precise and does a good job keeping the offense in tempo. Watching him against Wasatch, when he made a mistake, he turned the page and kept attacking. Earlier in the season, if that were to happen, he would have lost all confidence. He's a signal caller who is growing and developing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1732903"],"_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-69000bd27bbc8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ben is a compact runner who shows good vision behind the line and has good quickness. He shows good elusiveness and wiggle. He is a runner who gets to the edge and is a slippery runner. He can make a defender miss and has the hands to be a weapon in the pass game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1600661"],"_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-69000bd27bc12"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tucker has a quick delivery and isn't afraid to throw the deep ball and stress the defense. He does a good job of leading his receivers open and keeps the offense in rhythm. He moves well within the pocket, and he is someone who has good arm talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1921633"],"_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-69000bd27bc5c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gavin is a twitchy receiver who will be the best out of the slot. He does well winning at all three levels and does a good job of getting open. He creates after the catch, and he does well with the ball in his hands and making defenders miss. He's been a playmaker and will be a steady riser. Lots of traits to like with his game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those were five players who are catching the eye.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Let's take a look at some players who are catching the eye.

Nixon Warner

Nixon Warner

UT
WR
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 148
POS WR
CLASS 2028
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Nixon
Warner WR
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
148
HS
Timpview
|
UT
Recruits Catching the Eye
Nixon has made tremendous strides throughout the season. He has good footwork, does a good job of creating...
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Nixon Warner

State: Utah
School: Timpview
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Cole Engemann

Cole Engemann

UT
QB
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Cole
Engemann QB
Class
2026
HS
Timpview
|
UT
Recruits Catching the Eye
Watching Cole throughout the season, he’s flashed. He can make the deep throws and can process quickly. He...
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Cole Engemann

State: Utah
School: Timpview
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Ben Brand

Ben Brand

UT
RB
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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Ben
Brand RB
Class
2026
HS
Wasatch
|
UT
Recruits Catching the Eye
Ben is a compact runner who shows good vision behind the line and has good quickness. He shows...
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Ben Brand

State: Utah
School: Wasatch
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Tucker Brown

Tucker Brown

UT
QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Tucker
Brown QB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
180
HS
Alta
|
UT
Recruits Catching the Eye
Tucker has a quick delivery and isn’t afraid to throw the deep ball and stress the defense. He...
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State: Utah
School: Alta
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Gavin Ortegon

Gavin Ortegon

UT
WR
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 155
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Gavin
Ortegon WR
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
Weight
155
HS
West Field
|
UT
Recruits Catching the Eye
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State: Utah
School: West Field
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