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2027 Rankings: Impactful Risers

2027 Rankings: Impactful Risers
Andy Pham
Andy Pham September 30, 2026 @ 10:21 PM
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Lihai Tauteol Jr
Lihai Tauteol Jr 6'1" | 235 lbs | LB/EDGE | 2027
UT
Siosateki Tukuafu
Siosateki Tukuafu 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB/EDGE | 2027
UT
Wyatt Warner
Wyatt Warner 6'3" | 230 lbs | EDGE/LB | 2027
UT
Sua Ripley
Sua Ripley 6'1" | 225 lbs | DL | 2027
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's continue our look at the 2027 rankings and discuss additional risers to know. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2083470"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abdd1ca8f59d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wyatt has done an exceptional job this season and the rankings reflect that as he checks in as the EDGE6 and 36th ranked prospect overall. He has good size, shows good hip bend and is an explosive rusher. He has good traits and should see late offers come his way. He's made the most of his oppurtunities this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["876876"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abdd1ca8f637"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sua has been an impactful player this year for Skyridge and checks in as the DL5 of the class. He is a defensive lineman who shows good power and physicality to his game. He does a good job creating chaos and he is part of the reason for the strong defensive play for Skyridge as a whole. He is a player I expect to see late offers come his way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2122886"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abdd1ca8f6a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Siosateki comes in fresh to Utah and clocks in as the LB7 of the class. He is an instinctive backer with good athleticism and he is a player who has the lateral quickness and ability to shed his blocks well. He's a prospect that has all the tools to play on Saturdays and he is a rising prospect who I expect to see offers come his way. He's too talented to be without an offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2422200"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abdd1ca8f6f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lihai comes in as the LB8 of the class. He is an active backer who diagnoses plays quickly and does a good job of creating pressure and shedding his blocks. He has a nose for getting to the ball carrier and has good quickness and moves well laterally. He has a good frame to him and should continue to add mass to that frame. He's an athletic mover and is best as an on-ball backer. He shows good footwork and can cover tight ends and he does well in space when in coverage. He is a hybrid backer who can be used as an EDGE rusher on key passing downs. He's a player who finds ways to make plays and is someone who is active and pops on tape and in person. He is a player who is an FCS caliber player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those were some players to know. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Let's continue our look at the 2027 rankings and discuss additional risers to know.

Wyatt Warner

Wyatt Warner

UT #36
EDGE/LB #6
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 230
POS EDGE/LB
CLASS 2027
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Wyatt
Warner EDGE/LB
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2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
230
HS
Corner Canyon
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UT
2027 Rankings: Impactful Risers
Wyatt has done an exceptional job this season and the rankings reflect that as he checks in as...
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Wyatt Warner

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State: Utah
School: Corner Canyon

Wyatt has done an exceptional job this season and the rankings reflect that as he checks in as the EDGE6 and 36th ranked prospect overall. He has good size, shows good hip bend and is an explosive rusher. He has good traits and should see late offers come his way. He's made the most of his oppurtunities this year.

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Sua Ripley

Sua Ripley

UT
DL
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 225
POS DL
CLASS 2027
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Sua Ripley

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State: Utah
School: Skyridge

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Sua has been an impactful player this year for Skyridge and checks in as the DL5 of the class. He is a defensive lineman who shows good power and physicality to his game. He does a good job creating chaos…

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Siosateki Tukuafu

Siosateki Tukuafu

UT #53
LB/EDGE #7
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 215
POS LB/EDGE
CLASS 2027
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Siosateki
Tukuafu LB/EDGE
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
215
HS
Timpview
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UT
2027 Rankings: Impactful Risers
Siosateki comes in fresh to Utah and clocks in as the LB7 of the class. He is an...
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Siosateki Tukuafu

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State: Utah
School: Timpview

Siosateki comes in fresh to Utah and clocks in as the LB7 of the class. He is an instinctive backer with good athleticism and he is a player who has the lateral quickness and ability to shed his blocks well. He's a prospect that has all the tools to play on Saturdays and he is a rising prospect who I expect to see offers come his way. He's too talented to be without an offer.

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Lihai Tauteol Jr

Lihai Tauteol Jr

UT
LB/EDGE
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 235
POS LB/EDGE
CLASS 2027
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Lihai Tauteol Jr

State: Utah
School: West

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Lihai comes in as the LB8 of the class. He is an active backer who diagnoses plays quickly and does a good job of creating pressure and shedding his blocks. He has a nose for getting to the ball carrier…

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