Aniti Paiva
Aniti Paiva
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Expert Analysis
Andy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Aniti measured well and has a great frame, and is a player who tests well and is always a disruptor along the interior. He is a physical player who uses violence to win. He does a good job of mixing in short area burst in his reps to keep his opponent off balance. He is a player who will be used correctly with his new school and continue to pick up offers along the way. He was one of the most misused players last year.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
He’s been used as a two way player and has helped out as an offensive lineman. He’s finding a way to get on the field and contribute. He is a physical player with good strength and footwork. It’ll be interesting to see his development and growth and if his future is on the offensive line side. As a defensive tackle he is a player that disrupts the middle as he has good leverage and physicality. He uses his quick hands to get his lineman off balanced and does well in run support. During the offseason at 5v5 events, he was a player that flashed good traits for either side of the ball. As an Offensive Lineman, he would be best as an interior player.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Paiva transfers in, and he’s had an exceptional offseason. From the showcases to camps, he has been a standout. He moves well, has good physicality and strength to his game. His hands are quick and violent. He sheds his blocks easily and is a player who is primed to be an impact player on defense this year. He would be a disruptor and wreak havoc.
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Read EvaluationLawrence Sanft | Prep Redzone Scout
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Paiva has exceptional size and frame that he will continue to grow into and get even stronger. He shows tremendous physicality and will routinely take on and defeat double teams and throw linemen off of him. Paiva’s strength is evident when he easily sheds blocks and is hard to move off his path. He is a game wrecker and will create inside pressure, will not be moved off his spot and is a great run-stuffing defensive tackle. Paiva showcases an explosive first step and has great lateral movement for an athlete his size. He blends speed and power tremendously and will be a power-four starter and needs to be recruited as such. He will be a riser and offers will be coming in.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
At the 2025 Power House 5v5 event, Paiva was a force throughout the day. He showcased excellent strength with quick, violent hands. Paiva was quick off the line and was light on his feet. His display of lateral quickness and physicality caught the eye. An excellent outing
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Read EvaluationLawrence Sanft | Prep Redzone Scout
Paiva is an athletic prospect with flexibility to bend at the LOS.Shows initial quickness to read and react. Strength at the POA to control and ability to shed blocks to find ball carriers in the run game. Burst to get upfield and push the pocket as a power rusher to get to the QB. Paiva has the size and athleticism to play along the defensive interior in a 4-3 or 3-4 defensive type scheme at the next level.
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Read EvaluationEvent Results
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Stock Up Showcase: Utah
12/20/2025
- 40 Yard Dash #1
- 5.53s
- 40 Yard Dash #2
- -
- Shuttle #1
- 4.88s
- Shuttle #2
- -
- Broad Jump #1
- 8'0"
- Broad Jump #2
- -
- L Drill #1
- 8.28s
- L Drill #2
- -
- Vertical #1
- -
- Vertical #2
- -
- Wingspan
- 75.5"
- Hand Size
- 10.5"
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Event Results
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Stock Up Showcase: Utah
12/20/2025
- 40 Yard Dash #1
- 5.53s
- 40 Yard Dash #2
- -
- Shuttle #1
- 4.88s
- Shuttle #2
- -
- Broad Jump #1
- 8'0"
- Broad Jump #2
- -
- L Drill #1
- 8.28s
- L Drill #2
- -
- Vertical #1
- -
- Vertical #2
- -
- Wingspan
- 75.5"
- Hand Size
- 10.5"