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Tevita Loamanu6-4, 215, OLB Utah, Riverton HS Tallied 89 tackles, including five sacks for Coach Mike Miller's Silverwolves last season when he earned second-team all-state honors from both the Deseret News and the Salt Lake Tribune. Helped RHS to a tie for first place in the region and an appearance in the state championship quarterfinals. Had 54 tackles and eight sacks as a junior. Also plays basketball for the Silverwolves.
Alex Thompson6-6, 260, OL Idaho, Capitol HS
Helped Coach Todd Simis' Eagles to a 10-2 record, a conference co-championship and an appearance in the state playoff semi-finals in 2013.
Kahoalii Karratti5-10, 180, QB Hawaii, Kaiser HS
Led Kaiser High School to a 13-1 record and a state championship at the Hawai'i's Division II level last year when he completed 60 of 86 passes for 990 yards and 10 touchdowns and carried 35 times for 74 yards. Also prepped at Konawaena HS where he completed 57 of 106 passes for 1,169 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior in leading the Wildcats to a state playoff appearance.
Tyler Collet6-2, 180, ATH Calif., Moorpark HS
Caught 37 passes for 632 yards last season when he helped Coach Tim Lins' Musketeers to a 7-3 overall mark and a second-place finish in the Marmonte-West League standings. Had 31 catches for 430 yards and three TDs as a junior. Also plays basketball for the Musketeers. Brother Tommy was a three-year starter and 2013 all-Big Sky selection for SUU and his father, Tom, also played for the Thunderbirds.
Max Anae6-1, 245, OLB/DE Utah, Timpview HS
Earned all-region and honorable mention all-state honors from the Deseret News after helping Coach Cary Wittingham's Thunderbirds to 2013 region and state championships. Tallied 52 tackles and four sacks his senior year when Timpview went 13-1 and finished the season with a 13-game winning streak.
Cameron Mcgregor6-2, 205, OLB Calif., Armijo HS
Played on both sides of the ball for the Indians. Tallied 21 tackles, including 16 solo stops, and recovered one fumble his junior season.
Wylie Brand-6-3, 300, OL California, Fresno City College
A two-year starter for Coach Tony Caviglia's Rams.
Ammon Olsen6-3, 205, QB Utah, Alta HS, BYU transfer
Transfer from Brigham Young University where he was the Cougars' primary reserve QB in 2013. Originally signed with the Thunderbirds in 2009 where he played one season prior to serving an LDS church mission and subsequently transferring to BYU. Earned Utah's 5A Most Valuable Player honors his senior season after captaining Alta High to a state championship. Completed 193-of-306 passes (63.1 percent) for 3,209 yards and 36 touchdowns, also ran for 860 yards and another 11 scores to earn Utah's Gatorade Player of the Year honors. Led his team to four second-half comeback wins. Was also a member of the Hawks' basketball team.
Fesi Vaivaka6-3, 340, OL Utah, Bingham HS
Was a starter at for Coach Dave Peck at Bingham High School. Graduated in 2004.
Jeff Faletoi6-4, 200, DE Utah, Olympus HS
Racked up 59 tackles (26 solo), picked off three passes, forced two fumbles, recovered a fumble and scored three touchdowns in 2013 when he earned consensus second-team all-state honors playing for Coach Aaron Whitehead. Helped the Titans to a 10-2 overall record, a tie for first place in Utah's Region 7 and an appearance in the Utah 4A semi-finals.
Malakai Solovi5-10, 185, ATH Utah, East HS
Earned all-region and honorable mention all-state honors as a running back last season when he played on both sides of the ball in helping Coach Brandon Matich's Leopards to a 13-1 record and an appearance in the state championship game at Utah's 4A level. In 2013 he carried 94 times for 811 yards and nine touchdowns and caught 15 passes for 330 yards and four more scores on the offensive side of the ball and had 37 tackles and seven interceptions playing defense. Carried 39 times for 414 yards and five TDs as a junior.
Tua Laupata6-0, 200, OLB Utah, East HS
Earned second team all-state honors from both the Salt Lake Tribune and the Deseret News in 2013 when he helped Coach Brandon Matich's Leopards to a 13-1 record, a region championship and an appearance in the Utah 4A state championship game, where the team suffered its only loss.
Matthew Criddle6-1, 185, DB Utah, Lone Peak HS
Earned all-region and honorable mention all-state honors from the Deseret News last year after he helped Coach Mike Mower's Knights to an 8-5 season, a tie for first place in Utah's Region 4 and an appearance in the state semi-finals. Tallied 68 tackles as a senior and 67 as a junior also had a sack and eight career interceptions, five his senior season.
Will Daines6-5, 280, OL Utah, Viewmont HS
Starter for Coach Brad Lloyd's Vikings.
Sione Lapuaho6-2, 250, DL Utah, Hunter HS
Earned honorable mention all-state honors from the Deseret News and all-region recognition for Coach Scott Henderson's Wolverines last season. Helped the Wolverines to a 4-1 league mark and a tie for the region championship as well as a state playoff appearance.
Noaese Taeafafa6-2, 275, OL Utah, Bingham HS
Earned Utah all-Tribune honors from the Salt Lake Tribune last year after helping anchor Coach Dave Peck's Miners' offensive line in a perfect 14-0 season in which they won region and state championships.
Landen Measom5-10, 170, WR Utah, Bingham HS
A first-team all-state selection by the Salt Lake Tribune and an honorable mention honoree by the Deseret News. Caught 38 passes for 680 yards and nine TDs as a senior when he helped Coach Dave Peck's Miners to a state championship and a 14-0 season. Also returned punts and kickoffs and played defensive back. Also plays baseball for the Miners. Brother of Brady Measom, who earned freshman all-America honors at SUU in 2011 before serving an LDS church mission.
Christopher Flynn6-0, 180, DB Calif., LA Southwest College
Tallied 10 tackles in seven games last season for LA Southwest. Played running back at Gardena High School where he also was a sprinter on the track team.
Tanner Redding6-4, 190, WR Utah, Bountiful HS
Earned first-team all-region and all-state honors from the Salt Lake Tribune and honorable mention all-state honors from the Deseret News after catching 40 passes for 593 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior for Coach Larry Wall's Braves. A three-year letter-winner, he had 101 receptions for 1,581 yards in his career at Bountiful. Had 94 career tackles on the defensive side of the ball as well. Also plays baseball for the Braves.
Tyeler Perri6-4, 270, OL Utah, Timpview HS
Helped anchor the offensive line for Coach Cary Wittingham's region and state champion Thunderbirds, aiding them to a 14-1 season and a season-ending 13-game winning streak.
Alex Thompson6-6, 260, OL Idaho, Capitol HS
Helped Coach Todd Simis' Eagles to a 10-2 record, a conference co-championship and an appearance in the state playoff semi-finals in 2013.
Guillermo Fierro6-4, 280, OL Utah, Pine View HS
Was a consensus first-team all-state selection for Coach Ray Hosner's Panthers. Helped the team to a 9-3 overall record, a second-place region finish and an appearance in the state championship game.
Joshua Thornton6-1, 190, CB Florida, Hancock College
Tallied 15 tackles with an interception, a tackle for loss and a team-high five passes broken up last season for Coach Kris Dutra's Bulldogs. Also had 15 tackles his freshman season. Prepped at Glades Day High School in West Palm Beach, Fla., where he was a three-year starter on the football team as well as a letterman on the track team, winning the 400-meters state championship.
