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Hayden Utley

Colorado State-Pueblo
Hayden Utley

Hayden Utley

Linebacker
2026 Class
6'1" Height
240 Weight
Marana School
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Hayden
Utley LB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
240
HS
Marana
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AZ
Colorado State-Pueblo
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Hayden Utley is a 6'1" Linebacker in the 2026 class. Utley attends Marana in Arizona. Utley's Player Profile was created on February 8, 2024. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Hayden Utley is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Hayden
Utley LB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
240
HS
Marana
|
AZ
Hayden Utley
Big expectations for the high impact, multi-positional defender who finished the 2024 season with 13 sacks, 21 TFL,...
Written by Jordan Reyes
Colorado State-Pueblo
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Hayden
Utley LB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
240
HS
Marana
|
AZ
Hayden Utley
Utley comes off a strong junior season by racking up 13 sacks, 80 tackles, and 21 TFL’s. He...
Written by Nick Rock
Colorado State-Pueblo
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Hayden
Utley LB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
240
HS
Marana
|
AZ
Hayden Utley
Hayden Utley is the definition of a powerhouse. Standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 245 pounds, he’s a player who...
Written by Hunter Tierney
Colorado State-Pueblo
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Hayden
Utley LB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
240
HS
Marana
|
AZ
Hayden Utley
Playing on the interior of the defensive line for a Marana team that finds themselves atop the Open...
Written by Hunter Tierney
Colorado State-Pueblo
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Hayden
Utley LB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
240
HS
Marana
|
AZ
Hayden Utley
2026 Defensive Lineman Hayden Utley has wreaked havoc for offenses to start the season for Marana. Coming in...
Written by Hogan Miller
Colorado State-Pueblo
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Hayden
Utley LB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
240
HS
Marana
|
AZ
Hayden Utley
Hayden Utley lives in the backfield for Marana’s defense. He’s so effective with his hands that opposing offensive...
Written by Hunter Tierney
Colorado State-Pueblo
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Hayden
Utley LB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
240
HS
Marana
|
AZ
Hayden Utley
Utley is a versatile defender that can line up and be effective from any position in the front...
Written by Jordan Reyes
Colorado State-Pueblo
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Big expectations for the high impact, multi-positional defender who finished the 2024 season with 13 sacks, 21 TFL, and 80 total tackles. The first team all-state selection has committed to CSU-Pueblo and added good weight now at 6’2” 265 lbs. while maintaining his athleticism and explosiveness. Frame built for power but has the ability to penetrate/disengage with speed, strength, or precise hand technique. He consistently resets the LOS and disrupts plays before they can develop. Collected nine offers before committing several weeks ago.

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Utley comes off a strong junior season by racking up 13 sacks, 80 tackles, and 21 TFL’s. He shows a nice initial burst off the ball and solid short area quickness to squeeze or plug those gaps immediately. Really good gap awareness and play recognition overall with solid instincts. He flashes violent hands with the ability to swipe, swim, or dip through opponents to put himself in position to make plays- and knows when to disengage and pursuit, flashing good anticipation. Quick, strong, powerful kid along that D-line with loads of potential moving forward, and should definitely be on your radar.

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Hayden Utley Hayden Utley Hayden Utley 6'1" | 240 lbs | LB Marana | 2026 State AZ is the definition of a powerhouse. Standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 245 pounds, he’s a player who commands double-teams just to keep him out of the backfield. But don’t think for a second that sheer strength is his only weapon. Once Utley gets past the line of scrimmage, his quick feet and relentless motor take over, allowing him to chase down backs and quarterbacks with surprising speed for his size. In 2024, Utley racked up 13 sacks and 21 tackles for loss, leading Marana to an undefeated regular season, a feat they hadn’t accomplished since 1968. His ability to overpower blockers and disrupt plays was key to Marana’s defensive success. As he enters his senior season, Utley’s presence will continue to cause headaches for opposing offenses. With his combination of size, strength, and speed, he’s one of the top defensive players in Arizona.

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Playing on the interior of the defensive line for a Marana team that finds themselves atop the Open rankings, Hayden Utley Hayden Utley Hayden Utley 6'1" | 240 lbs | LB Marana | 2026 State AZ has been a real force to be reckoned with. With an impressive 18 tackles for loss so far this season, he’s added ten sacks and another two forced fumbles. Using his sheer strength to consistently drive his opponent back, he practically lives in the backfield. Utley’s aggressive, high-motor style of play makes him a nightmare for opposing offenses; he’s relentless in his pursuit of the quarterback or anyone else who has the ball. His physicality and tenacity have been key in disrupting plays at the line of scrimmage, setting the tone for Marana’s dominant defense.

2 years ago

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2026 Defensive Lineman Hayden Utley Hayden Utley Hayden Utley 6'1" | 240 lbs | LB Marana | 2026 State AZ has wreaked havoc for offenses to start the season for Marana. Coming in so far with 40 total tackles, 15 of those as solo tackles, 9 TFLs, 4 sacks, and 1 forced fumble has been an excellent start for a junior year campaign. His best performance came against Higley where he had 7 solo tackles out of his 12 of the night, a sack, and a few pressures. Playing primarily on the interior allows him to get quicker get off before the interior of the offensive line, positioning himself quickly in his desired run gap and holding his ground. He puts pressure on QBs to make them scramble, flushing them outside of the pocket in order to be able to make them throw off-platform with solid agility and change of direction. Marana will head to Sunnyside this week, and we can expect this team to rely on Utley as they head into this later half of their season.

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Hayden Utley Hayden Utley Hayden Utley 6'1" | 240 lbs | LB Marana | 2026 State AZ lives in the backfield for Marana’s defense. He’s so effective with his hands that opposing offensive linemen can hardly ever get engaged with him. Whether it’s a speedy bull rush or one of his many more technical moves, Utley never seems to have a problem getting past the line of scrimmage. Once he does, he’s really able to show off his good speed as he chases down running backs from behind when the play goes away from him. He’s a very physical player who ball carriers truly don’t want to see coming at them. Coming off of a three-sack season as a sophomore, Utley could see that number take a big jump after an offseason of work.

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Utley is a versatile defender that can line up and be effective from any position in the front seven. At 6’1” 240 lbs. he’s got a strong and well-built frame that is packed with power. He’s a physical and attacking defender that plays with athleticism and a high motor to redirect and chase in pursuit. Played the majority of snaps as a sophomore on the interior DL where he used his initial quickness and fast first step to disrupt plays at or behind the LOS. Can beat blockers in a variety of ways. Shows he can gain quick penetration with speed, power, or good technical moves/hands. Weight room strength translates well to the field in his ability to drive opponents off the ball and bench press blockers away from his body to gain separation. Voted First Team All-Southern and has good upside/potential as he progresses.

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