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2028 Rankings: Risers. Pt1

2028 Rankings: Risers. Pt1
Andy Pham
Andy Pham June 23, 2025 @ 07:30 PM
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Drevin Christensen
Drevin Christensen 6'0" | 160 lbs | QB | 2028
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Mani Tu’uao
Mani Tu’uao 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR/DB | 2028
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Samiu Taukiuvea
Samiu Taukiuvea 6'5" | 265 lbs | DL/OL | 2028
UT
Monson Vaenuku
Monson Vaenuku 6'3" | 190 lbs | WR/DB | 2028
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Toa Feinga
Toa Feinga 6'5" | 305 lbs | OL | 2028
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Lester Falatea
Lester Falatea 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB/WR | 2028
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Jackson Chadwick
Jackson Chadwick 6'6" | 305 lbs | OL/DL | 2028
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Eli Mortensen
Eli Mortensen 6'2" | 170 lbs | WR/DB | 2028
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition, we take a look at some risers to the rankings.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1566229"],"_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-68588e062fc97"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Falatea is an exciting two-way player who is exceptional as a defensive back. He has good anticipation and instincts with the range to cover a lot of ground and has a knack for making a play.He moves well laterally, has good physicality and has a high IQ. His future is bright and has all the makings to be a Power-Four recruit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1690714"],"_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-68588e062fd05"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taukiuvea is a tremendously talented player. He was a starter on the offensive line at Hunter and now transfers to West High. He is equally effective as an offensive lineman and a defensive lineman. Taukiuvea has a massive frame, and he carries his weight extremely well; he can add on an extra 15-25 lbs without limiting his skill set. He has quick footwork, is strong and physical and has good lateral quickness. His hands are quick and violent and have a great upside on either side of the ball. He'll be a player who gets on the field, no matter the position; he's simply too talented as an athlete. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1650849"],"_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-68588e062fd53"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Feinga is an offensive lineman with great size and projects as a blind side tackle. He has great footwork, moves well laterally, has a good, strong base, and has quick hands. He is adept at taking on speed rushers as well as bigger, more powerful edge rushers. Feinga has great technique and doesn't get out of position where he has to reach or get handsy and get flagged. He has a great ceiling and is a Power-Four caliber recruit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1690708"],"_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-68588e062fd9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vaenuku has exceptional potential and has every right to be an elite prospect. He has excellent size, footwork and naturally creates separation. Vaenuku is a good route runner and he has all the tools and traits you want to see in an elite prospect. Vaenuku has every right to be a Power-Four recruit. Great upside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1690735"],"_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-68588e062fde5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tu'uao was a playmaker as a freshman last year. He is a receiver who can work in the slot or out wide. He moves well laterally and has good footwork. Tu'uao does well after the catch , and he is a player that is good in space where he can make defenders miss. He'll be primed for a fantastic upcoming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1082074"],"_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-68588e062fe2d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mortensen has good size and is an athletic receiver with a good release and s good after the catch. He moves well laterally and has good footwork. Mortensen has good hip bend and has good speed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1420905"],"_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-68588e062fe75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chadwick has exceptional size and frame to be a blind side tackle. His skill set matches that as well, with great lateral quickness and quick footwork. Chadwick has a good first step; he has quick hands and a strong base. He has good technique and doesn't overreach; he's an exciting prospect with good upside and will be recruited regionally. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1694614"],"_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-68588e062febc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Christensen is an exceptional prospect with great upside. He processes defenses quickly, has a quick throwing motion, and throws a good deep ball. Christensen has good accuracy and ball placement, his velocity is good, and when he puts it all together, he has great potential and could be a Power-Four recruit. He's a player to keep tabs on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That was part one of our look at risers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

In this edition, we take a look at some risers to the rankings.

Lester Falatea

Lester Falatea

UT
DB/WR
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 165
POS DB/WR
CLASS 2028
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Lester
Falatea DB/WR
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
Weight
165
HS
West
|
UT
2028 Rankings: Risers. Pt1
Falatea is an exciting two-way player who is exceptional as a defensive back. He has good anticipation and...
Written by Andy Pham
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Lester Falatea

State: Utah
School: West
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Samiu Taukiuvea

Samiu Taukiuvea

UT
DL/OL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 265
POS DL/OL
CLASS 2028
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Samiu
Taukiuvea DL/OL
Class
2028
Height
6'5"
Weight
265
HS
West
|
UT
2028 Rankings: Risers. Pt1
Taukiuvea is a tremendously talented player. He was a starter on the offensive line at Hunter and now...
Written by Andy Pham
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Samiu Taukiuvea

State: Utah
School: West
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Toa Feinga

Toa Feinga

UT
OL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 305
POS OL
CLASS 2028
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Toa
Feinga OL
Class
2028
Height
6'5"
Weight
305
HS
Herriman
|
UT
2028 Rankings: Risers. Pt1
Feinga is an offensive lineman with great size and projects as a blind side tackle. He has great...
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Toa Feinga

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State: Utah
School: Herriman
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Monson Vaenuku

Monson Vaenuku

UT
WR/DB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 190
POS WR/DB
CLASS 2028
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Monson
Vaenuku WR/DB
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
Weight
190
HS
West
|
UT
2028 Rankings: Risers. Pt1
Vaenuku has exceptional potential and has every right to be an elite prospect. He has excellent size, footwork...
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Monson Vaenuku

State: Utah
School: West
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Mani Tu’uao

Mani Tu’uao

UT
WR/DB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR/DB
CLASS 2028
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Mani
Tu’uao WR/DB
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
Weight
170
HS
West
|
UT
2028 Rankings: Risers. Pt1
Tu’uao was a playmaker as a freshman last year. He is a receiver who can work in the...
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Mani Tu’uao

State: Utah
School: West
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Eli Mortensen

Eli Mortensen

UT
WR/DB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR/DB
CLASS 2028
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Eli
Mortensen WR/DB
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
Weight
170
HS
Morgan
|
UT
2028 Rankings: Risers. Pt1
Mortensen has good size and is an athletic receiver with a good release and s good after the...
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Eli Mortensen

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State: Utah
School: Morgan
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Jackson Chadwick

Jackson Chadwick

UT
OL/DL
HEIGHT 6'6"
WEIGHT 305
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2028
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Jackson
Chadwick OL/DL
Class
2028
Height
6'6"
Weight
305
HS
American Fork
|
UT
2028 Rankings: Risers. Pt1
Chadwick has exceptional size and frame to be a blind side tackle. His skill set matches that as...
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Jackson Chadwick

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State: Utah
School: American Fork
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Drevin Christensen

Drevin Christensen

UT
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 160
POS QB
CLASS 2028
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Drevin
Christensen QB
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
160
HS
Provo
|
UT
2028 Rankings: Risers. Pt1
Christensen is an exceptional prospect with great upside. He processes defenses quickly, has a quick throwing motion, and...
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School: Provo
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