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Lehi Afatasi6-1, 280, Defensive Lineman Kearns, Utah/Kearns HS Tallied 80 tackles, including eight sacks, forced five fumbles and had an interception during his career at KHS. Helped the Cougars to a second-place finish in Region Two and a state playoff berth.

Toa Afatasi5-9, 190, Fullback Kearns, Utah/Kearns HS

Departed on an LDS church mission following his high school career at Kearns High.

Chinedu Ahanonu6-1, 215, Linebacker West Jordan, Utah/West Jordan HS

Earned first-team all-Region three and 5A honorable mention all-state honors at West Jordan.

Josh Anderson6-3, 245, Offensive Lineman St. George, Utah/Desert Hills HS

Earned first-team all-state honors at tight end after helping Desert Hills to a Region Nine championship and a state semi-final berth.

Greg Aspinall5-11, 205, Linebacker Orem, Utah/Timpview HS

Helped Timpview to a state championship last year when he earned second-team all-state honors.

Austin Tate of Northridge pulls in a pass while defended by Dorien Banks of Cottonwood at left during high school football played in Layton, Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. Banks signed with SUU.
Austin Tate of Northridge pulls in a pass while defended by Dorien Banks of Cottonwood at left during high school football played in Layton, Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. Banks signed with SUU.

Dorien Banks5-10, 210, Linebacker Salt Lake City, Utah/Cottonwood HS Tallied 125 tackles with six sacks, also had two interceptions and forced a fumble during his career, helping the Colts to playoff appearances every season.

Aaron Cantu6-3, 215, Quarterback Montebello, Calif./East Los Angeles College

Led the NJCAA in passing last year when he threw for 3,358 yards and 32 touchdowns with a 62.3 percent completion rate. Earned his team's MVP award.

Malcolm Card-Turner6-1, 180, Wide Receiver Salt Lake City, Utah/Highland HS

Earned first-team all-Region Six and first-team all-state honors last year after helping the Rams to a an appearance in the state semi-finals.

Dashaun Cosby6-6, 200, Defensive Line Oakland, Calif./Tennyson HS

Tallied 60 tackles with six sacks and nine tackles for loss last year.

Chandler Dowell5-11, 210, Long Snapper Phoenix, Ariz./Desert Vista HS

Earned the Desert Vista Scholar Athlete Award with the Thunder advancing to the quarterfinals of the Arizona State Championships.

Kearns' James Felila, left, tries to give a straight arm to Granger's #23 Marshal Auvaa as Kearns and Granger play Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012 at Kearns. Felila signed with SUU.
Kearns' James Felila, left, tries to give a straight arm to Granger's #23 Marshal Auvaa as Kearns and Granger play Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012 at Kearns. Felila signed with SUU.

James Felila6-1, 190, Running Back Kearns, Utah/Kearns HS Earned first-team all-state and Region Two MVP honors after averaging 86.3 rushing yards per game and leading Kearns to a second place region finish and a state playoff berth last year.

Tyler Fenton6-2, 190, Quarterback Claremont, Calif./The Webb School

Earned first-team all-CIF Prep League and his team's MVP honors last year.

Daniel Fleischman6-6, 300, Offensive Line Issaquah, Wash./Wyoming

Transfer from Wyoming. Earned all-conference and all-region honors at Issaquah High where he served as a team captain his senior year. Helped his team to state finals his junior season.

Collin Greenhill6-2, 260, Defensive Line Layton, Utah/Layton Christian Academy

Earned second-team all-state, first-team all-area and his team's defensive MVP honors last season.

Wesley Kauvaka6-4, 275, Defensive Line St. George, Utah/Pine View HS

Earned first-team all-Region Nine honors after helping Pine View to a state playoff appearance last season. Son of former SUU standout Wilson Kauvaka.

Zach Larsen6-2, 270, Defensive Line Draper, Utah/Jordan HS

Earned first-team all-state and first-team all-Region Three honors last year after helping the Beetdiggers to a region three title and a Utah 5A state championship.

Sialao Mobley6-1, 195, Linebacker Herriman, Utah/Herriman HS

Earned first-team all-Region Seven honors and helped the Mustangs to a region title in only the program's third year.

Weslee Moeai6-3, 280, Defensive Line St. George, Utah/Desert Hills HS

Desert Hills' Ty Rutledge makes a catch from Nate Brinker and runs it in for a touchdown during the Thunder's 23-21 win over Cedar in the 3A semifinals at Hansen Stadium in St. George on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011. Rutledge signed with SUU.
Desert Hills' Ty Rutledge makes a catch from Nate Brinker and runs it in for a touchdown during the Thunder's 23-21 win over Cedar in the 3A semifinals at Hansen Stadium in St. George on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011. Rutledge signed with SUU.

Earned first-team all-state honors last year when he helped Desert Hills to a Region Nine title and an appearance in the state 3A semi-finals.

P.J. Nu'usa6-1, 275, Defensive Line Salt Lake City, Utah/East HS

Earned second-team all-state honors as an offensive lineman at East High last year when he helped the Leopards to an appearance in the state championship semi-finals.

Ty Rutledge6-1, 180, Athlete St. George, Utah/Desert Hills HS

Earned first-team 3A all-state honors at quarterback and southern Utah's Offensive Player of the Year honors after leading the Thunder to a Region Nine title and an appearance in the state semi-finals.

Junior Vailolo5-11, 205, Linebacker Woods Cross, Utah/Woods Cross HS

Earned first-team all-Region Six and honorable mention all-state honors last year after helping Woods Cross to a region championship and an appearance in the state quarterfinals.

Pete Williams5-9, 180, Running Back Denver, Colo./South HS

Earned first-team all-region and 4A all-state honorable mention honors last year after leading South High to a runner-up finish at the Colorado state championships.

Mason Woodward5-10, 190, Linebacker Syracuse, Utah/Syracuse HS

Earned first team all-Region One honors last year when he helped lead Syracuse to a runner-up finish at the Utah 5A state championships.

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