Another elite level talent in the secondary blending range, football IQ, and physicality into a complete skillset at the safety position. Acceleration and sustained top end speed gives him the ability to play the ball vertically and sideline to sideline. Decisive with breaks triggering to the play location without hesitation. Reads the play before it develops to take away additional yardage after the catch or second level runs. Great ability to create and cash in on turnover opportunities. Not one dimensional, his scheme versatility allows him to play deep, split the field, or stack the box. 21 offers.

Recent Offers: Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oregon

Already one of the top players in the country, the Mater Dei product is a national recruit that has seen a uptick in his recruiting after a very active off-season. He is a elite level safety with all the tools for the highest level of college football and already has the frame/size for that level as only a sophomore.

Leutele had 22 tackles and two pass deflections for Mater Dei in seven games last season.

He’s a game-changer as a safety and is someone offensive coordinators have to plan around. Leutele breaks on the ball fast, can lay big hits on people and he covers a ton of the field. He has been working out at receiver on the camp circuit this offseason and has offers from Miami, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, USC and Washington among others.

An elite level safety who changes the game from the back end, he combines range, instincts, and physicality at a high level. He covers ground effortlessly in the deep field, reading the quarterback with confidence and breaking on the ball with urgency and control. His awareness and anticipation allow him to eliminate explosive plays, while his ball skills turn opportunities into takeaways. He’s equally effective triggering downhill, showing toughness and reliability as an open-field tackler. With the versatility to play single-high, split-safety, or roll into the box, he brings complete value as a true impact defender. 16 offers.

Checking into our rankings atop the defensive back list and one of the top players in the 2028 class across the country, Leutele is a rangy and physical safety with elite cover abilities downfield, ball skills and tackling abilities in the box. He is a very high IQ player especially for a rising Sophomore and is already one of the best players in the top league in the country. He currently holds 12 offers from the likes of Miami, Arizona, ASU, and Georgia, and will be a 25+ offer kid by the time it’s all said and done.

Leutele was excellent in the 1-on-1 period. He wasn’t biting on double moves because he is confident in his speed closing to the ball. Leutele was in the hip pocket of receivers when playing press coverage and had good timing on his pass break ups.

Top tier safety prospect that was highly effective playing at the #1 ranked school in the country as a freshman. At 6’1” 195 lbs. he possesses great range to play the whole field in coverage or come down hard in run support. He’s a high caliber athlete with the speed, fluidity, and route recognition to stay in phase and close separation at all areas of the field. His anticipation and ability to quickly react to his reads sets him apart from his peers. Adds valuable run support with reliable open field tackling ability and strong contact at the POA. Plus ball skills, he flashes great judgement and tracking of the ball in the air. Times out his jump and competes for the ball at the high point with good body control and coordination. Holds 13 D1 offers and will be one of the top ranked safeties in the country.

Elite level safety prospect at the #1 ranked school in the country. At 6’1” 195 lbs. he’s a ball hawk in the secondary combining his range, speed, and instincts to play sideline to sideline in both coverage and run support. His reactionary quickness and ability to anticipate and then close space on the ball sets him apart. Versatile skillset gives him good positional flexibility to drop back in deep coverage or roll down into the box to play nickel while adding valuable run support. Strong tackling ability, wraps up ball carriers to the ground and rarely misses in the open field. Excellent ball skills, he showcases his ability to track and adjust to ball flight and play the ball at the high point with good timing and body control. Recruiting is heating up with four P4 offers coming through this season to add to his early offer from Arizona.

Leutele has 10 tackles and an interception for Mater Dei this season through three games.

He’s an excellent safety in two-high coverages and is very athletic.