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2028’s: Trench Work

2028’s: Trench Work
Andy Pham
Andy Pham June 16, 2026 @ 10:01 PM
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Carter Smith
Carter Smith 6'2" | 245 lbs | EDGE | 2028
UT
Tupu Aaitui
Tupu Aaitui 5'11" | 190 lbs | EDGE | 2028
UT
Jace Kerns
Jace Kerns 6'3" | 250 lbs | OL/DL | 2028
UT
Aden Jensen
Aden Jensen 6'2" | 250 lbs | EDGE/OL | 2028
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With our most recent updated rankings we dive into the trenches and we're giving you underrated players to know for the upcoming season. These are linemen that have put in the hard work and they deserve some recognition. Let's discuss some linemen to know!<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1571138"],"_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-6a320df78ae94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aden has been a two way player but I prefer him on the defensive side. He plays with good physicality and he is a player who moves well. His first step is good and he has a good burst to his game. He uses hand fighting well and is a fun player to watch. He has traits that makes him an effective player and he plays with good leverage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2116176"],"_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-6a320df78aefa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carter is a player who pops on film. He has good size and is quick off the line. He plays with good strength and has the power to move inside if needed. His footwork and quick hands allows him to win his reps. He's a player with a lot of potential and has all the makings as a potential breakout candidate. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1692857"],"_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-6a320df78af4b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tupu is a player who is coming into his own. He has a good frame and can easily add an additional 15 lbs. He is light on his feet and is an athletic mover. He has good quickness to his game and has put on the necessary size needed this offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1690729"],"_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-6a320df78afb6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jace has all the makings of being a breakout this year. He has good size for the position and has a quick first step. He maintains a strong base and has good technique. His hands are quick, he isn't grabby, and he is a lineman that can work the second level. He has every right to be a riser.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those were some players to know in the 2028 class. They've put in the work and they have all the potential to be risers in the rankings this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

With our most recent updated rankings we dive into the trenches and we're giving you underrated players to know for the upcoming season. These are linemen that have put in the hard work and they deserve some recognition. Let's discuss some linemen to know!

Aden Jensen

Aden Jensen

UT
EDGE/OL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 250
POS EDGE/OL
CLASS 2028
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Aden
Jensen EDGE/OL
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
Weight
250
HS
Herriman
|
UT
2028’s: Trench Work
Aden has been a two way player but I prefer him on the defensive side. He plays with...
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School: Herriman
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Carter Smith

Carter Smith

UT
EDGE
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 245
POS EDGE
CLASS 2028
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Carter
Smith EDGE
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
Weight
245
HS
Lehi
|
UT
2028’s: Trench Work
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Carter Smith

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School: Lehi
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Tupu Aaitui

Tupu Aaitui

UT
EDGE
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 190
POS EDGE
CLASS 2028
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Tupu
Aaitui EDGE
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
Weight
190
HS
Layton Christian Academy
|
UT
2028’s: Trench Work
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School: Layton Christian Academy
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Jace Kerns

Jace Kerns

UT
OL/DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 250
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2028
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Jace
Kerns OL/DL
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
Weight
250
HS
Lehi
|
UT
2028’s: Trench Work
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School: Lehi
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