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6A Risers

6A Risers
Andy Pham
Andy Pham September 9, 2025 @ 04:00 PM
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Luke Byers
Luke Byers 6'0" | 175 lbs | LB | 2027
UT
Samisoni Falepapalangi
Samisoni Falepapalangi 6'4" | 255 lbs | DL | 2029
UT
Tevita Mounga
Tevita Mounga 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB/DB | 2026
UT
Prince Afu
Prince Afu 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB | 2026
UT
Ethan Hill
Ethan Hill 5'8" | 150 lbs | QB | 2028
UT
Jaxon Hunt
Jaxon Hunt 6'0" | 155 lbs | QB | 2027
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at some risers in the 6A classification. Who are players that are taking a massive jump in the rankings?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["944759"],"_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-68c041df37099"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mountain Ridge had a brutal start to the season and Jaxon came out of that for the better. He has put together back to back solid games where he looks poised, stands tall in the pocket, has command of the offense and is delivery the ball to the correct receiver and the right read. He gets to his second read and will move the chains with his feet. The offense is in its infancy and Jaxon is putting everything together. His processing rate has picked up and does well keeping the ball out of danger. He throws a nice ball and has a good delivery. He should dominate region play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1202160"],"_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-68c043f39ade9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ethan has looked more and more comfortable and now that region play is upon us, he has his feet under him and looks better with each passing week. He has improved with his ball placement and the game has slowed down for him. He's making better processing choices and he does well in moving within the pocket. He is best when he can throw on the run and escape the pocket. Plenty of upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1292135"],"_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-68c043f39ae7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Prince has done well in being the lead back. He's been effective and shows good vision behind the line. He has good contact balance to survive initial contact and will continue to gain additional yards and fall forward. He's been effective in short yard situations and setting the team up with getting ahead of the chains. He shows a good burst and isn't afraid of contact, good physicality. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1880421"],"_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-68c043f39aef6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Luke has been one of the best defensive players for Layton. He is quick off the line and reacts well. He has good tackling form and has been a key players. He's an active backer and does well avoiding being bogged down in traffic. He's a playmaker on the Layton defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1864550"],"_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-68c046455197c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Samisoni has exceptional size and will continue to grow into his frame. Has good, broad shoulders, and long limbs. He'll carry his weight well. Samisoni is a physical player who moves well athletically. He's not a stiff mover and shows good lateral quickness. His hands are quick and active, he uses his traits to gain position and leverage over his lineman and finishes them off. He's an exceptional talent with a great ceiling. D1 offers will be coming his way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1777623"],"_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-68c04645519f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tevita has been excellent in a hybrid STAR position this year where he can roam and be close to the line of scrimmage. He is a physical player with an excellent burst and showcases good lateral and athletic movement. His physical style of play over the middle sets the tempo for the defense and he's a big time prospect that should garner late D1 offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That was our look at some risers among the 6A classification. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Let's take a look at some risers in the 6A classification. Who are players that are taking a massive jump in the rankings?

Jaxon Hunt

Jaxon Hunt

UT
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 155
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Jaxon
Hunt QB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
155
HS
Mountain Ridge
|
UT
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Mountain Ridge had a brutal start to the season and Jaxon came out of that for the better....
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State: Utah
School: Mountain Ridge
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Ethan Hill

Ethan Hill

UT
QB
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 150
POS QB
CLASS 2028
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Ethan
Hill QB
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
Weight
150
HS
Copper Hills
|
UT
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Ethan has looked more and more comfortable and now that region play is upon us, he has his...
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Ethan Hill

State: Utah
School: Copper Hills
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Prince Afu

Prince Afu

UT
RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 190
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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Prince
Afu RB
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
190
HS
American Fork
|
UT
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Prince Afu

State: Utah
School: American Fork
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Luke Byers

Luke Byers

UT
LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Luke
Byers LB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
175
HS
Layton
|
UT
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Luke has been one of the best defensive players for Layton. He is quick off the line and...
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Luke Byers

State: Utah
School: Layton
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Samisoni Falepapalangi

Samisoni Falepapalangi

HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 255
POS DL
CLASS 2029
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Samisoni
Falepapalangi DL
Class
2029
Height
6'4"
Weight
255
HS
Westlake
|
UT
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Samisoni Falepapalangi

State: Utah
School: Westlake
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Tevita Mounga

Tevita Mounga

UT
LB/DB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 205
POS LB/DB
CLASS 2026
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Tevita
Mounga LB/DB
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
205
HS
Lone Peak
|
UT
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State: Utah
School: Lone Peak
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