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Offseason Analysis: Key Defenders

Offseason Analysis: Key Defenders
Andy Pham
Andy Pham April 20, 2026 @ 09:26 PM
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Tye Paskett
Tye Paskett 6'4" | 210 lbs | EDGE | 2028
UT
Tevita Ikakoula
Tevita Ikakoula 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB | 2028
UT
Liam Whitworth Hosea
Liam Whitworth Hosea 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB/RB | 2028
UT
Bridger Young
Bridger Young 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB | 2028
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at some key defenders that have been putting in work this offseason.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2116173"],"_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-69e6e0526eed3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tye is primed for a huge season. He has all the tools necessary to be a big time performer. Great frame and a size that he will continue to grow into. He has long limbs and is explosive off the line. He shows good quickness and has the hip bend necessary to get around the edge. He is a fun player and has quick hands. He has immense upside and has all the makings to get P4 looks if he hits his ceiling. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1082092"],"_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-69e6e0526ef49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bridger is an athletic backer who has good lateral quickness and shows good footwork. He has good anticipation and is someone who sheds his blocks and gets to the ball carrier. He's been having a good offseason with 7's, and working in coverage has been nice to see. He does well in open space and has good closing speed. He's a D1 talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1652007"],"_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-69e6e0526ef91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Liam's been having a great offseason and he's an exciting defensive back. He has good hip fluidity, shows good instincts and is a defensive back that can change direction on a dime. He's put together a strong offseason and will continue to see looks in recruiting and continue to garner D1 offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1866209"],"_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-69e6e0526efd7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tevita is a player primed for a huge breakout this upcoming season. He's been putting in hard work this offseason, and he is someone who is light on his feet, shows good reactionary skills, and is someone who has good size and plays with good physicality to his game. He's a player who has all the tools at his disposal, and it'll be fun to see how he continues to develop this offseason and refine his craft. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those are some players to know who have been making waves this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Let's take a look at some key defenders that have been putting in work this offseason.

Tye Paskett

Tye Paskett

UT
EDGE
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 210
POS EDGE
CLASS 2028
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Tye Paskett

State: Utah
School: Ridgeline

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Tye is primed for a huge season. He has all the tools necessary to be a big time performer. Great frame and a size that he will continue to grow into. He has long limbs and is explosive off the…

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Bridger Young

Bridger Young

UT
LB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 215
POS LB
CLASS 2028
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Bridger Young

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State: Utah
School: Davis

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Bridger is an athletic backer who has good lateral quickness and shows good footwork. He has good anticipation and is someone who sheds his blocks and gets to the ball carrier. He's been having a good offseason with 7's, and…

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Liam Whitworth Hosea

Liam Whitworth Hosea

UT
DB/RB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 165
POS DB/RB
CLASS 2028
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Liam Whitworth Hosea

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State: Utah
School: Skyline

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Liam's been having a great offseason and he's an exciting defensive back. He has good hip fluidity, shows good instincts and is a defensive back that can change direction on a dime. He's put together a strong offseason and will…

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Tevita Ikakoula

Tevita Ikakoula

UT
LB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 220
POS LB
CLASS 2028
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Tevita Ikakoula

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State: Utah
School: West

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Tevita is a player primed for a huge breakout this upcoming season. He's been putting in hard work this offseason, and he is someone who is light on his feet, shows good reactionary skills, and is someone who has good…

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