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5A Semi Finals Recap

5A Semi Finals Recap
Photo: Derendrick “Junior” Dixon
Andy Pham
Andy Pham November 19, 2025 @ 07:55 PM
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Derendrick Dixon
Derendrick Dixon 5'7" | 165 lbs | WR/RB/RB | 2027
UT
Dax Matheson
Dax Matheson 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB | 2027
UT
Zeki Vaea
Zeki Vaea 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB | 2026
UT
Tua Kalatoni Naufahu
Tua Kalatoni Naufahu 6'1" | 235 lbs | DL/LB | 2026
UT
Easton Kojima
Easton Kojima 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB | 2026
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at some of the 5A players that stood out<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212443"],"_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-691e7375a5b7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Easton is an active backer with good instincts and moves well. He does a good job of shedding blocks and has good acceleration. He is effective as an on-ball backer and can be in space, he is a good all around prospect with lots of tools to like. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1294374"],"_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-691e7375a5c2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vaea is best as an on-ball backer. He has good movement pattern, shows good physicality and does best when pressing forward. He has good instincts, finds his way to the ball carrier, and does well adding to a pass rush. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402738"],"_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-691e7375a5cbe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tua is an effective two-way player and moves well. He is a running back who shows good vision, does well getting through the first level, has good contact balance, and is a runner with good lateral movement and finishes off his runs well. As a backer, he is instinctive, and I prefer him on the defensive side of the ball. He is physical and does well shedding blocks. He has good acceleration and is a backer that can be used as an EDGE rusher on key passing downs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1556573"],"_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-691e7375a5d4e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dax has good size, and as a defensive back, he moves well and has good hip fluidity. He has good acceleration and has good closing speed. He has a natural feel for the position and is a player who shows good physicality.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1612308"],"_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-691e7375a5dda"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Junior is primed for a huge 2026 season. He can be deployed as a slot receiver, be used in the back field, and be motioned to get into space and in the open. He performs well as a receiver and has good ball tracking skills, and has strong hands. He's a willing in-between-the-tackles runner and has a good feel for the game and is an overall playmaker. He will be a key piece next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those were some 5A key performers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Let's take a look at some of the 5A players that stood out

Easton Kojima

Easton Kojima

UT
LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 215
POS LB
CLASS 2026
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Easton
Kojima LB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
215
HS
Orem
|
UT
5A Semi Finals Recap
Easton is an active backer with good instincts and moves well. He does a good job of shedding...
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Easton Kojima

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State: Utah
School: Orem
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Zeki Vaea

Zeki Vaea

UT
LB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 200
POS LB
CLASS 2026
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Zeki
Vaea LB
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
200
HS
Orem
|
UT
5A Semi Finals Recap
Vaea is best as an on-ball backer. He has good movement pattern, shows good physicality and does best...
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Zeki Vaea

State: Utah
School: Orem
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Tua Kalatoni Naufahu

Tua Kalatoni Naufahu

UT
DL/LB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 235
POS DL/LB
CLASS 2026
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Tua
Kalatoni Naufahu DL/LB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
235
HS
Springville
|
UT
5A Semi Finals Recap
Tua is an effective two-way player and moves well. He is a running back who shows good vision,...
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Tua Kalatoni Naufahu

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State: Utah
School: Springville
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Dax Matheson

Dax Matheson

UT
DB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 175
POS DB
CLASS 2027
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Dax
Matheson DB
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
175
HS
Brighton
|
UT
5A Semi Finals Recap
Dax has good size, and as a defensive back, he moves well and has good hip fluidity. He...
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Dax Matheson

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School: Brighton
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Derendrick Dixon

Derendrick Dixon

UT
WR/RB/RB
HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 165
POS WR/RB/RB
CLASS 2027
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Derendrick
Dixon WR/RB/RB
Class
2027
Height
5'7"
Weight
165
HS
West
|
UT
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School: West
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