PLAYER BIOS · 09.07.2013 · PLAYER BIOS Jeremiah Poutasi (73) is an All-America candidate at...

PLAYER BIOS

Jeremiah Poutasi (73) is an All-America candidate at left tackle and Vyncent Jones (64) is a three-year veteran on the off ensive line.

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UTAH: Came out of spring ball as the star ng right tackle.2012–Played in six games, including the fi nal fi ve games of the season … played in three games on the off ensive line (Arizona State, Cal and Washington State) … 26 total plays on the line … season-high 17 plays against Arizona State … le ered.2011–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-Sierra League … second-team all-state … 2010 Nike Camp off ensive line MVP … South Hills HS (Calif.) team captain … also le ered in track.

PERSONAL: Son of Mac and Rita Aiono … one brother and three sisters … married (Gabriella) with a son Siaosi Sean … enjoys playing the ukulele … economics major … full name is Tau Siaosi Aiono (pronounced see-oh-see eye-oh-no) … born May 15, 1993 in Salt Lake City.

UTAH: Mid-year junior college transfer has three years to play two … a er an outstanding spring camp, he is a contender to start at right tackle … now on scholarship, he originally walked on at Utah in the spring of 2011 a er gradua ng early from Costa Mesa High (Calif.) ... transferred to Orange Coast College in the fall of 2011.

PRIOR TO UTAH: Second-team all-conference off ensive tackle for Orange Coast College in 2012 … as a senior in high school, he was the 2010 Orange Coast League Lineman of the Year and a Daily Pilot Dream Team selec on … won 11 total le ers in high school in football (3), basketball (4), track (3) and volleyball (1) … football and basketball team captain two years … averaged 12.1 points and 11.2 rebounds as a senior in 2010-11 … once had 21 rebounds in a game … scholar-athlete.

PERSONAL: Son of Frank Albers and Kristen Leysen … father is a high school football coach … mother played basketball for Cal State-Fullerton … four sisters … parks, recrea on and tourism major … last name is pronounced al-burrs ... born Dec. 22, 1992.

UTAH: In the two deep heading into fall camp.2012–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three- me fi rst-team all-district 24-4A … fi rst-team all-county in 2011 … 59 recep ons for 942 yards and 10 touchdowns his senior year … La Marque High (Texas) football and basketball captain … le ered three years in both sports … La Marque High made the state fi nals in football and basketball in 2010 … won school’s Gene Su on Figh ng Spirit award … honor roll student.

PERSONAL: Son of Ronald Allen and Niki Jolly … three sisters … has not declared a major … full name is Brian Keith Allen … born Oct. 21, 1993.

UTAH: Walk-on.2012–Played on the scout teams.2011–Redshirt.

PRIOR TO UTAH: A ended the College of Southern Idaho … in high school, was all-region in football and baseball … Copper Hills HS (Utah) football captain … le ered in football, basketball and baseball.

PERSONAL: Son of Rick and Jae Lynne Allen … three sisters … daughter Bostyn … will declare a major by fall semester … born Aug. 1, 1991.

UTAH: Considered one of Utah’s two top receivers, he will start for the second year … has played in all 25 games in his fi rst two years, star ng 14 … 4.40 40 speed … two- me honorable men on Academic All-Pac-12. 2012–Played in all 12 games with 11 starts … led Utes in recep ons (36) and receiving yards (365) … 3 touchdowns … team’s third-leading rusher had 14 carries for 83 yards (5.9 average) … nine recep ons for 70 yards and a touchdown vs. UCLA … seven catches for 73 yards vs. Arizona … honorable men on Academic All-Pac-12.2011–Played in all 13 games with starts against BYU, Washington and Pi sburgh … second on the team in recep ons (23), receiving yards (355), touchdown catches (3), and third in yards per catch among players with double-fi gure recep ons (15.4) … season-high 81 yards receiving against BYU included a 59-yard touchdown catch … season-best six catches for 77 yards against USC … 37 yards and a

72ANDREW ALBERSOff ensive Tackle6-7, 310, Jr. JCCosta Mesa, Calif.Orange Coast College

60SIAOSI AIONOOff ensive Line6-2, 305, So.1VLWest Covina, Calif.South Hills HS

6DRES ANDERSONWide Receiver6-1, 187, Jr.2VLRiverside, Calif.JW North HS

14BRIAN ALLENWide Receiver6-3, 208, Fr.RSLa Marque, TexasLa Marque HS

81CHANDLER ALLENTight End6-4, 260, Jr.SQWest Jordan, UtahCollege of Southern Idaho

Dres Anderson led Utah in both recep ons and receiving yards in 2012.

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touchdown catch against Washington … lone catch against Oregon State went for a 35-yard touchdown … two carries for 24 yards included a 22-yard rush against Montana State … honorable men on Academic All-Pac-12. 2010–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: All-conference … le ered three years in football and one year in basketball for John W. North High School in Riverside, Calif. … as a junior in 2008, he made 29 catches for 607 yards and six touchdowns for the CIF Division II football champs … played in six games in 2009 with 11 catches for 112 yards … made the Principal’s honor roll.

PERSONAL: Son of Willie “Flipper” and Lolita Anderson … father had a 10-year NFL career (1988-97) as a receiver for the Broncos, Redskins, Indianapolis Colts and L.A. Rams a er playing collegiately for UCLA … uncle, Paco Craig, played a year in the NFL for Detroit … two brothers and two sisters … mass communica on major … full name is Dres Flipper Anderson (pronounced drezz) … born July 20, 1992.

YEAR G/GS REC YDS AVG TD LONG2011 13/3 23 355 15.4 3 592012 12/11 36 365 10.1 3 39Totals 25/14 59 720 12.2 6 59

UTAH: Walk-on safety fi rst played for Utah in 2009 before leaving on an LDS church mission … returned last fall.2012–Played on the scout teams.2009–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: Le ered two years in football at Highland HS (Utah) … four-year le erman in rugby … helped lead Highland to three na onal rugby tles (2007-09) … won four U19 state championships (2007-10) … U19 Rugby All-American in 2010 … two-year team leader … also le ered in baseball and diving … ninth in the state in diving in 2009.

PERSONAL: Son of Craig and Melissa Anderson … two sisters and a brother … likes skiing, mountain biking and rodeo … Eagle Scout … served a church mission in Brazil … has not declared a major … born June 5, 1991.

UTAH: Par cipated in spring ball a er returning from an LDS church mission … redshirted in 2011 before leaving on his mission. 2011–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-state as a junior and senior ... Spanish Fork HS (Utah) team captain as a junior and senior ... three-year starter ... two-year honor roll student.

PERSONAL: Son of Leitu Tui ... raised by a single mom along with three brothers and two sisters ... cousin of former Ute off ensive backs Ma and Shawn Asiata … Ma Asiata now plays running back for the Minnesota Vikings ... served a church mission in Tulsa, Okla. … has not declared a major … full name is Isaac Andrew Asiata (pronounced ah-see-ah-ta) ... born Dec. 29, 1992.

UTAH: Walked on in the spring a er returning from an LDS church mission.

HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-state at Alta HS in 2009 … ed the Utah state record with 17 fi eld goals as a senior … scored 100 points as a senior, going 48-of-51 in PATs … second all- me in the state of Utah with 24 career fi eld goals … all-region kicker/punter as a junior connected for seven fi eld goals and 59 PATs … helped lead Alta to the 2007 and 2008 5A state championships, and the state semifi nals in 2009 … honor roll … sophomore class historian.

PERSONAL: Son of Tab and Pamela Bingham … two brothers and a sister … brother-in-law Bryan Kehl plays football for the Washington Redskins and formerly played at BYU … plays the ukulele … served a church mission in Orlando, Fla. ... has not declared a major … full name Vance Clark Bingham … born Oct. 3, 1991.

UTAH: Honor candidate has started since his true freshman season, playing and star ng in 35 games … although he has spent most of his fi rst three seasons at safety, he is projected to start at stud linebacker as a senior ... runs a 4.55 40 … 2010 Freshman All-American … three- me honorable men on all-conference … also three- me academic all-conference … eight career

intercep ons includes two game-saving picks … recruited to play quarterback, he won the star ng job at strong safety in the fi rst week of his fi rst fall camp.2012–Honorable men on All-Pac-12 … played and started in the last nine games (eight at strong safety, one at rover linebacker) … led Utes in tackles per game (6.44) … 58 total tackles ranked third on the team … fi ve pass breakups was ed for second … also had 3.5 tackles for loss an intercep on and a forced fumble … team tackle leader against USC (9) and UCLA (8) … also had nine tackles against Arizona … fi rst-team Academic All-Pac-12.2011–Honorable men on All-Pac-12 … played and started in all 13 games … played linebacker in the fi rst four games and strong safety in the fi nal nine games … ed for eighth in the Pac-12 in intercep ons (3) … ed for fi h in the Pac-12 in forced fumbles (3) and seventh in forced fumbles per game (0.23) … third on the team with 78 tackles … 8.0 TFL and 2.0 sacks … two pass breakups … led Utah in tackles against Washington (12), Cal (10) and UCLA (8) … blocked a fi eld goal against Cal … six tackles and a TFL in bowl win over Georgia Tech … two intercep ons and seven tackles against Montana State … forced fumbles against USC, UCLA and Colorado … six tackles against Pi included two TFL with a 4-yard sack … intercep on against Washington State … Pac-12 All-Academic honorable men on. 2010–Made four freshman All-America teams: Spor ng News, Rivals.com (second team), Phil Steele (second team) and CollegeFootballNews.com (honorable men on) … honorable men on all-MWC defensive back was a three- me MWC Defensive Player of the Week (Pi sburgh, Air Force, BYU) … fi nished third in the MWC in intercep ons (4) and intercep ons per game (0.31) … second on the team and ed for seventh in the MWC in passes defended with nine (5 pass breakups, 4 intercep ons) …

33JOSH ANDERSONDefensive Back6-3, 202, So.SQSalt Lake CityHighland HS

54ISAAC ASIATAOff ensive Line6-4, 315, Fr.RSSpanish Fork, UtahSpanish Fork HS

17MOOSE BINGHAMKicker5-7, 168, Fr.HSDraper, UtahAlta HS

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ed for third on the team with 67 tackles … 3.5 TFL (1.5 sacks) … in his fi rst college game, he intercepted a pass on the fi rst play of over me against Pi to set up the winning fi eld goal … pick in the end zone with 1:22 remaining against San Diego State allowed the Utes to run out the clock for a 38-34 victory … season-high nine tackles against Air Force and TCU … forced fumbles against TCU and in Las Vegas Bowl against Boise State … six tackles against Boise State … recovered a fumble at Air Force … Academic all-MWC.

HIGH SCHOOL: All-CIF, all-county and all-Marmonte League u lity player … quarterback also played linebacker, safety and punter … as a senior in 2009, he was the No. 14 ranked dual-threat quarterback in the na on and the No. 87 overall player in the state of California by Rivals.com … No. 34-ranked quarterback by ESPN … No. 76-ranked linebacker in the na on by Scout.com … Moorpark High School (Calif.) was a two- me CIF fi nalist … team also won back-to-back Marmonte League championships in 2008-09 … in his senior season, he rushed

54 mes for 414 yards (7.7 average) and six touchdowns … also had 52 tackles, three sacks, three forced fumbles and three intercep ons (returned one 80 yards for a touchdown) … set Moorpark High pun ng record at 43.3 yards per punt on 34 punts … le ered four years in football, two years in track and one year in swimming and basketball.

PERSONAL: Son of Robert Blechen and Marta Alarcon Blechen … grandfather (Bob Blechen) was dra ed by the Detroit Lions in 1956 and played organized football un l he was 64 years old … father and uncle played college football … has two brothers … enjoys snowboarding and video games … sociology major … full name is Brian Alexander Blechen (pronounced bleckin) … born Sept. 30, 1991 during Monday Night Football.

YEAR G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACK PBU INT2010 13/13 37 30 67 3.5-25 1.5-19 5 42011 13/13 44 34 78 8.0-19 2.0-12 2 32012 9/9 38 20 58 3.5-11 0.0-0 5 1Totals 35/35 119 84 203 15-55 3.5-31 12 8

UTAH: First signed with Utah in 2011 but did not join the team un l spring of 2013 … recruited as a linebacker, he now plays defensive end.

HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team all-state as a senior in 2010 … all-region 2 … set Hunter High (Utah) record for tackles in a game … All-America rugby player played for Highland High’s state champion team … selected for the rugby All-American game vs. Canada … also le ered in basketball (Hunter High) … honor roll student every year.

PERSONAL: Son of Tefua and Kavata Bloomfi eld … father played football for BYU from 1993-95 … one of nine children … married (Sepa) with a daughter (Caleah Lani) … has not declared a major … born Aug. 8, 1993.

UTAH: Went to school part- me last fall, but did not walk on to the team un l the spring.

HIGH SCHOOL: Made 48 tackles with two TFL as a senior at Dixie HS (Utah) … returned an intercep on 51 yards for a touchdown against Uinta High … also returned punts and kickoff s … two punt returns for 17 yards and a kick return for eight yards … 17 tackles as a junior … also par cipated in track.

PERSONAL: Son of Mark and Karin Brady … father played for BYU from 1977-81 and was honorable men on All-American and fi rst-team all-WAC as a junior in 1980 … four sisters and three brothers ... has not declared a major … born April 18, 1994.

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92TEVITA BLOOMFIELDDefensive End6-1, 280, Fr.HSWest Valley City, UtahHunter HS

36DEVIN BRADYDefensive Back6-1, 191, Fr.HSSt. George, UtahDixie HS

Senior Brian Blechen, who has played both safety and linebacker, is projected to start at stud linebacker this season. He has eight career intercep ons and two game-deciding picks.




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UTAH: Looking for me at safety. 2012–Played in four games on special teams … made the lineup in the fi rst three games before injuring his knee … returned later in the season and played against Washington State … two total tackles. 2011–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: Free safety was fi rst-team all-district ... Bryan HS (Texas) team captain ... le ered three years in football and track.

PERSONAL: Son of Joe Bryant and Helen King ... father is a correc onal offi cer and mother is a deten on offi cer ... one brother and one sister ... enjoys hun ng, fi shing and working on cars ... has not declared a major … born April 26, 1993.

YEAR G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACK PBU INT2012 4/0 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0

UTAH: Played at full strength in spring camp a er recovering from shoulder surgery that brought his junior season to a premature end … walked on to the team in 2009 and was awarded a scholarship in 2011 … has played both safety posi ons … runs a 4.48 40.2011–Played in fi ve games, star ng in the fi rst four (3 at strong safety, 1 at free safety) … missed the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury … 23 tackles … season-high eight tackles against Arizona State … fi ve tackles and a forced fumble against Utah State … fi ve tackles vs. Northern Colorado. 2011–Played in all 13 games with one start … started at free safety against Washington … 20 tackles … fi ve tackles with an intercep on against BYU … career-high seven tackles against Washington.

2010–Played in 11 games, mostly on special teams … got in three games for the defense (New Mexico, San Jose State, Colorado State) … 11 total tackles included season-best four stops against Colorado State.2009–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team all-state as a senior at Lone Peak HS (Utah), playing safety and running back … Region 4 most valuable running back … 32 tackles with fi ve intercep ons on defense as a senior, while scoring seven touchdowns on off ense … 15 career intercep ons … all-region as a junior and senior … also le ered in track.

PERSONAL: Son of Marcel and Nancy Chappuis … father graduated from Utah … four brothers … family is from Switzerland … psychology major … full name is Quade Diamler Chappuis (pronounced qwade sha-pwee) … born Nov. 16, 1990.

YEAR G/GS UT AT TOT TFL PBU INT2010 11/0 4 7 11 0-0 0 02011 13/1 8 12 20 0-0 0 12012 5/4 16 7 23 0-0 0 0Totals 29/5 28 26 54 0-0 0 1

UTAH: Early high school graduate par cipated in spring ball … will enter fall camp as the co-backup at quarterback.

HIGH SCHOOL: Led the league in passing as a junior in 2011, comple ng 151-249 a empts for 2,697 yards and 26 touchdowns (just 5 intercep ons) … ranked fourth in the league in rushing in 2011, rushing 96 mes for 562 yards and eight touchdowns … played just two games in 2012 due to foot injury … set Pasadena High School record with 43 total touchdowns … 2011 second-team all-area by the Pasadena Star-Tribune … also played basketball and baseball (pitcher and center fi elder) … Pasadena High vice president … presiden al academic award in 2010 and 2011.

PERSONAL: Son of Brian and Shavown Cox … father is a parks and recrea on director … one brother and one sister … sister Bri any is a high school English teacher … has not declared a major … born Feb. 4, 1995.

UTAH: Walk-on can play both guard posi ons.2012–Played for the scout teams.2011–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: All-state as a junior and senior … all-region and all-valley his sophomore year … fi rst-team all-region as a senior … four-year le erman and three-year starter played defensive tackle and off ensive guard for Timpview (Utah) High School … Timpview won state championships in 2008 and 2009.

PERSONAL: Son of Sco and Marlise Cusick … three brothers and two sisters … brother Alek plays linebacker for UCLA … brother Watson and sister Zoe were adopted from Hai … likes to longboard … major undeclared … full name is Kalvin Dennis Cusick … born July 28, 1992.

24JOSEPH BRYANTDefensive Back6-3, 208, So.1VLBryan, TexasBryan HS

19QUADE CHAPPUISDefensive Back5-11, 200, Sr.3VLAlpine, UtahLone Peak HS

5BRANDON COXQuarterback6-2, 200, Fr.HSPasadena, Calif.Pasadena HS

78KALVIN CUSICKOff ensive Line6-2, 295, So.SQOrem, UtahTimpview HS

Senior defensive back Quade Chappuis has played in 29 games with fi ve starts.



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UTAH: Big and athle c, he is in the two deep at receiver.2012–Played in 11 games … 11 catches for 135 yards … season-high three catches for 38 yards against Washington State with a long of 24 yards … one 20-yard recep on vs. Colorado. 2011–Redshirt.

PRIOR TO UTAH: All-state and all-conference receiver for East L.A. College ... four-star recruit by both Rivals and Scout ... set school records for receiving yards and touchdowns in a game and a season ... as a freshman in 2009, had 1,189 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns ... fi nished second in the American Mountain Conference rankings in 2010 with 40 catches for 475 yards and seven touchdowns ... all-city, all-league while playing for Woodrow Wilson HS (Calif.) ... team captain led Woodrow Wilson in receiving three years ... won four le ers in football, two in basketball and one in track.

PERSONAL: Son of Anthony Denham Sr. and Dana Lewis spent his high school years in foster care ... two sisters and a brother ... cousin is married to former 12-year NFL safety Marcus Robertson ... sociology major ... full name is Anthony Dion Denham Jr. ... nickname is A.D. ... born July 21, 1991.

YEAR G/GS REC YDS AVG TD LONG2012 11/0 11 135 12.3 0 24

UTAH: Can play guard and tackle. 2012–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-state … all-sec on III South and all-city … played both ways, giving up just one sack and making 39 tackles as a senior … Desert Vista High was the 2011 Arizona D1 state champion, fi nishing 13-1 … Desert Vista team captain.

PERSONAL: Son of Jeff rey and Carla Dielman … one sister … cousin Kris Dielman was an off ensive lineman with the San Diego Chargers … has not declared a major … full name is Jeff rey Joseph Dielman (pronounced deal-min) ... born Dec. 16, 1993 in Michigan.

UTAH: Should be a factor at right end, where he was in the three deep coming out of spring camp … graduated from high school early and joined the team in the spring of 2012.2012–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two- me fi rst-team all-state, all-area and all-region … two- me Region 1 Defensive MVP … state sack leader in 2010 and 2011 … set Syracuse High (Utah) school sack record for a season (14) and career (36) … Syracuse team captain and MVP … fi rst Division I football signee from his high school … le ered four years in football and one year in track and fi eld.

PERSONAL: Son of Richard and Wendy Dimick … both parents are Utah State alums … has one brother and two sisters … all of his siblings have played football, including his sisters … has not declared a major … full name is Hunter Kay Dimick … born Oct. 29, 1993.

UTAH: Part- me student at the U. last fall did not walk on to the team un l the spring.

HIGH SCHOOL: All-league at Liberty HS (Ore.) … two-year le erman played both linebacker and ght end … all-state, all-league and all-conference in lacrosse … U.S. Lacrosse 2012 High School Academic All-American … 2012 Academic Achiever by The Oregonian … class valedictorian.

PERSONAL: Son of Randy and Lori Eggiman … two brothers and a sister … has not declared a major … name is pronounced egg-eh-min ... born July 16, 1993.

UTAH: Walk-on joined the Utes in the spring … has three years to play three.

PRIOR TO UTAH: Redshirted as a walk-on at Utah State, then le on an LDS church mission … 2010 Whitesides Scholar-Athlete … played at Snow College in 2011 … Snow won the Top of the Mountain Bowl in 2011 … fi rst-team all-state and two- me all-region … three-year starter at Alta HS (Utah) … team captain … Alta won state championships in 2007 and 2008 … 2009 Utah Na onal Football Founda on & College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete Award Recipient …academic all-state in both football and wrestling … three-year le er winner and team captain in wrestling … student body offi cer … Alta Male Athlete of the Year.

8ANTHONY DENHAMWide Receiver6-4, 222, Sr.1VLMonterey Park, Calif.East L.A. College

68J.J. DIELMANOff ensive Line6-4, 275, Fr.RSAhwatukee, Ariz.Desert Vista HS

49HUNTER DIMICKDefensive End6-3, 270, Fr.RSSyracuse, UtahSyracuse HS

48EVAN EGGIMANLinebacker6-2, 220, Fr.HSHillsboro, Ore.Liberty HS

Senior Anthony Denham is in the two deep at wide receiver a er playing in 11 games last year.

63PARKER ERICKSONOff ensive Line6-3, 290, So.JCBluff dale, UtahSnow College




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PERSONAL: Son of Curt and Kay Erickson … two brothers and a sister … brother Preston played football at Snow College and Utah State … brother Brent played sprint football at Army ... moved nine mes before he was 17 … served a church mission in Detroit … has not declared a major … born Jan. 25, 1991.

UTAH: First walked on to the team in 2009 … le to serve an LDS church mission before returning last fall. 2012–Played on the scout teams. 2009–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: Honorable men on all region … played for Bingham High’s (Utah) 2006 5A state championship team … sophomore class offi cer.

PERSONAL: Son of Sau and Mele Fangupo … three sisters and two brothers … is a fi rst-genera on U.S. ci zen in his family … has three rela ves who are former Utah players who have also played in the NFL: uncle Sione Pouha (Jets), cousin Chris Kemoeatu (Steelers) and cousin Ma’ake Kemoeatu (Ravens) … served a church mission in Tampa, Fla. … likes music and fi shing … full name Siotame Fangupo … name is pronounced tom-may fong-oo-po … has not declared a major … born July 16, 1991.

UTAH: In the two deep at tackle.2012–Played in all 12 games … 13 total tackles with 4.5 TFL and a sack … three tackles, one TFL and a forced fumble against Northern Colorado … three tackles and a TFL vs. UCLA … two tackles against BYU included 1.5 TFL and one sack … two tackles against USC … honorable men on Academic All-Pac-12. 2011–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for championship teams in both Texas (Euless Trinity HS) and Utah (Bingham HS) ... Euless Trinity was crowned the 2007 na onal champion, while Bingham won Utah 5A state tles in 2009 and 2010 ... fi rst-team all-state in Utah as a junior and senior and honorable men on as a sophomore ... Euless Trinity’s freshman MVP in 2007 ... 98 tackles, eight sacks, four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery as a junior ... 75 tackles and eight sacks as a senior at Bingham High ... earned three le ers in football and two in wrestling ... placed fi h in the state in the heavyweight class in 2010.

PERSONAL: Son of Tevita Fauonuku and Gena Newton ... six siblings ... enjoys playing rugby and wrestling ... fi rst person in his family to graduate from high school ... sociology major ... name is pronounced veeley-senny fow-oh-new-koo … nickname is Seni ... born April 30, 1993 in Oahu, Hawaii.

YEAR G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACK2012 12/0 7 6 13 4.5-9 1.0-4

UTAH: A er dividing starts between middle and rover linebacker last year, he goes into fall camp as the co-starter in the middle.2012–Played in all 12 games and started in six … 30 tackles with 2.5 TFL and one sack … season-high seven tackles against Colorado included 1.5 TFL and a sack … fi ve tackles vs. Washington and Utah State … four tackles against Arizona included an assisted TFL … second-team Academic All-Pac-12. 2011–Played in eight games, seeing increasing ac on at linebacker late in the season … also played on special teams … four total tackles … two tackles against Oregon State … scored a touchdown on a 57-yard fumble return against BYU … was a member of Utah’s Student-Athlete Mentors (SAMS). 2010–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: U.S. Army, Nike and Under Armour All-American … ESPN top 150 and Spor ng News top 100 … Wendy’s High School Heisman for Hawaii in 2009 … Hawaii Athlete of the Year (ISM) … three- me fi rst-team all-state pick by the Honolulu Adver ser … also fi rst-team all-conference in 2007, 2008, 2009 … 30.5 sacks, 86 tackles and 18 TFL as a senior in 2009 … three-year prep career totals of 62 sacks, 222 tackles and 36 TFL … U.S. Army Bowl award for “Hardest Hi er in the Na on” … all-Poly Camp Defensive Award in 2008 and 2009 … Just Win Camp Defensive MVP from 2007-09 … named Best Lineman at 2007 and 2008 BYU football camps … on the honor roll from 2007-10 … won a state foreign language award.

PERSONAL: Son of Vili and Linda Fehoko … father is a famous personality in Hawaii (“Vili the Warrior”) … three brothers … brother Sam is a former Texas Tech linebacker … brother Whitley played on the off ensive line for San Diego State … sociology major … full name is Vili-Andrew Elias Fehoko (pronounced fay-ho-ko) … born Aug. 5, 1991.

YEAR G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACK2011 8/0 1 3 4 0-0 0-02012 12/6 13 17 30 2.5-8 1.0-6Totals 20/6 14 20 34 2.5-8 1.0-6

95TAME FANGUPODefensive Tackle5-10, 275, So.SQSouth Jordan, UtahBingham HS

7V.J. FEHOKOLinebacker5-11, 225, Jr.2VLHonolulu, HawaiiFarrington HS

98VILISENI FAUONUKUDefensive Tackle5-11, 285, So.1VLWest Jordan, UtahBingham HS

Junior linebacker V.J. Fehoko made 30 tackles with 2.5 tackles for loss in 2012.



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UTAH: Came out of spring ball as the co-starter at both middle and rover linebacker … member of Utah’s 2009 signing class redshirted that season before leaving on an LDS church mission … returned to Utah in December of 2011.2012–Played in 11 games and started against BYU and UCLA … 32 tackles and two TFL … season-high eight tackles against Utah State included an assisted TFL … six tackles with a forced fumble against BYU … fi ve tackles and a TFL against UCLA. 2009–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-state as a senior in 2008 ... 2008 Region MVP ... fi rst-team all-region in 2007 and 2008 ... 2008 Nike Most Valuable Linebacker ... 2008 all-Polynesian Most Valuable Linebacker ... 99 tackles, fi ve sacks, six pass breakups, seven hurries and three forced fumbles his senior year ... 2007 Bingham High (Utah) MVP ... le ered three years in football ... made high honor roll.

PERSONAL: Son of Tui and Tiana Filiaga ... four brothers and one sister ... cousin Thor Salanoa is a former Ute defensive end ... cousins Harvey Unga and Russell Tialavea played for BYU ... cousin Brandon Manumaleuna spent 10 years in the NFL as a ght end ... uncle Frank Manumaleuna played three years for the Kansas City Chiefs ... married to Chantell Lotulelei, sister to former Utah All-American and fi rst-round NFL dra pick Star Lotulelei … expec ng a baby in September … served a church mission in Los Angeles … sociology major … full name is Li le Tui Raymond Filiaga (fi lly-ahn-ga) ... born May 25, 1991.

YEAR G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACK2012 11/2 13 19 32 2.0-7 0-0

UTAH: In the two deep at receiver … member of Utah’s 2006 signing class served an LDS church mission before enrolling in school in 2009. 2012–Played in nine games at receiver … four catches for 61 yards (15.2 average) … two catches for 50 yards against Washington State included a 44-yard recep on … one catch for nine yards vs. Colorado. 2011–Played in six games at receiver, including the last four. 2010–Played in all 13 games, mostly on special teams … lined up at receiver against New Mexico and San Jose State … two special teams tackles (Iowa State and Colorado State) … Academic all-MWC.2009–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 all-league, all-county and all-C.I.F. Division 2 … Mission Viejo High (Calif.) Off ensive Player of the Year … Mission Viejo was the No. 2 ranked team in the na on (No. 1 in California) in 2004 … 2004-05 South Coast League champions … 2004 C.I.F. Southern Sec on champs … 39 catches as a senior in 2005 for 826 yards and 11 touchdowns … Na onal Football Founda on Scholar-Athlete … honor roll.

PERSONAL: Son of Patrick and Lori Fitzgerald … one sister and one brother … married (Jenny) … enjoys beach volleyball and photography … served a church mission in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

… double major in speech and business … full name is Sean Patrick Fitzgerald … born April 28, 1988.

YEAR G/GS REC YDS AVG TD LONG2010 13/0 0 0 0 0 02011 6/0 0 0 0 0 02012 9/0 4 61 15.2 0 44Totals 28/0 4 61 15.2 0 44

UTAH: Valparaiso transfer walked on to the team in the spring.

PRIOR TO UTAH: Played at Valparaiso in 2012 … second-team all-conference as a ght end at Centennial HS (Idaho) … Centennial was the 2010 state 5A runner-up … two-year le erman in football also played lacrosse … Academic All-American in lacrosse.

PERSONAL: Son of Jeff and Barb Fletcher … two brothers and a sister … brother Eric played lacrosse at Idaho … member of the Navy ROTC ... has not declared a major … born Jan. 1, 1993.

42LT FILIAGALinebacker6-0, 250, So.1VLProvo, UtahBingham HS

83SEAN FITZGERALDWide Receiver6-3, 200, Sr.3VLMission Viejo, Calif.Mission Viejo HS

45ANDREW FLETCHERRunning Back5-11, 196, So.TRBoise, IdahoValparaiso

Sophomore LT Filiaga is in the mix for a star ng job at two linebacker posi ons.

Senior wide receiver Sean Fitzgerald played in nine games last season.




RETURNER PROFILES

UTAH: Prac ced some at defensive tackle in the spring but most likely posi on is defensive end. 2012–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: Region 2 Defensive MVP and second-team all-state in 2011 … three-year starter both ways for Hunter High (Utah) … Hunter’s team captain … team won region championship in 2009 and 2010 … also le ered in basketball and track … school’s homecoming king.

PERSONAL: Son of Dave Mailei and Lori Folauhola … has two brothers … has not declared a major … full name is Mosese Ta’ufo’ou Mafi Folauhola (pronounced fo-lau-hole-a) … nickname is Mo … born May 11, 1994 in South Dakota.

UTAH: Did not par cipate in spring camp as he con nued to rehabilitate from a knee injury that cut short his sophomore season … by fall, he should be a contender for playing me at corner … team’s fastest returning player runs a 4.35 40.2012–Played in the fi rst four games before a season-ending knee injury … fi ve total tackles … four solo tackles against Arizona State. 2011–Redshirt. 2010–Played in seven games on special teams … solo tackles vs. UNLV and Wyoming … le ered.

HIGH SCHOOL: Unanimous 22-5A fi rst-team all-district team … recorded six intercep ons in two years at Pasadena Memorial High (Texas) … earned three le ers in football and track … ran the 100 meters in 10.6 seconds.

PERSONAL: Son of Winston and Kesha Calloway … three brothers and a half brother … mass communica on major … full name is Wykie Dalonie Freeman (pronounced y-kee) … born Jan. 27, 1992 in Atlanta.

YEAR G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACK2010 7/0 2 0 2 0-0 0-02011 0/0 0 0 0 0-0 0-02012 4/0 4 1 5 0-0 0-0Totals 11/0 6 1 7 0-0 0-0

UTAH: 2009 walk-on was awarded a scholarship in 2012 upon his return from an LDS church mission … plays both guard and tackle. 2012–Played in four games … missed the fi nal four games with an injury … mostly played on special teams but subbed in on the line for two plays against Cal … le ered.2009–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: Le ered three years at Kamehameha HS (Hawaii).

PERSONAL: Son of Thomas and Stacie Friel … two sisters and a brother … brother Kaneakua is a senior ght end at BYU … cousin Keloni Kamalani played linebacker at Oregon … served an LDS church mission in Macon, Ga. … enjoys surfi ng … has not declared a major … full name is Kukunaokālahulaliikekai Duke Friel … name is pronounced ka-LA freel … born Feb. 21, 1991, in Honolulu, Hawaii.

UTAH: Walk-on from Australia has earned a scholarship … projected to start at punter and holder … specializes in sky kicks and placing the ball inside the opponent 5-yard line.

2012–Played in nine games a er making his fi rst appearance in the third game of the season … 25 punts for 972 yards (38.9 average) … downed 15 of his 25 punts inside the 20-yard line, including seven inside the 10-yard line and four inside the 5-yard line … in his fi rst American football game, was named Pac-12 Player of the Week on Sept. 17 a er all three of his punts against BYU were downed inside the 10-yard line … long punt of 58 yards against Arizona State … 3-of-3 punts downed inside the 20-yard line against Cal and Washington … 4-of-5 punts inside the 20 against Colorado.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played Australian rules football at Scotch College … spent two years on the 1st XVIII … leading goal scorer … leadership group.

PERSONAL: Son of David and Louise Hacke … three brothers and a sister … has lived in three ci es, including Toyko, Japan … family does not understand American football … has not declared a major … full name is Thomas David Neville Hacke … born May 10, 1992.

YEAR PUNT YDS AVG I20 50+ LONG2012 25 972 38.9 15 1 58

52MOSES FOLAUHOLADefensive End6-0, 275, Fr.RSWest Valley City, UtahHunter HS

23WYKIE FREEMANDefensive Back5-11, 179, Jr.2VLPasadena, TexasPasadena Memorial HS

71KALA FRIELOff ensive Line6-4, 310, So.1VLKaneohe, HawaiiThe Kamehameha School

61TOM HACKETTPunter6-0, 187, So.1VLMelbourne, AustraliaScotch College

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UTAH: Veteran linebacker returned in the spring from ankle injury that cut short his 2013 season … runs a 4.55 40. 2012–Played in seven games with three starts (Arizona State, UCLA and Oregon State) … missed the remainder of the season with an injury … 27 tackles (3 TFL) and two pass breakups … season-high eight tackles against ASU … seven tackles vs. UCLA included a TFL … four tackles, one TFL and a pass breakup vs. Oregon State. 2011–Played in seven games, seeing me at linebacker on special teams … seven tackles … three tackles with a TFL against BYU … two tackles against UCLA … member of Student-Athlete Mentors (SAMS). 2010–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: Honorable men on all-state … District 21-4A Defensive MVP … fi rst-team 21-4A all-district … had 131 tackles as a senior in 2009 … graduated Cum Laude from Beaumont Central High (Texas) … won Central High’s Presiden al Award.

PERSONAL: Son of Carl Hale and the late Donna May Hale … stepmother Dajuana Hale … one brother and two sisters … enjoys reading … exercise and sport science major … full name is Jacoby Dwayne Hale (pronounced ja-CO-bee) … born April 21, 1992.

YEAR G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACK2011 7/0 7 0 7 1.0-7 0-02012 7/3 17 10 27 3.0-5 0-0Totals 14/3 24 10 34 4.0-12 0-0

UTAH: Walk-on joined the team last fall. 2012–Redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL: Three- me all-league at Mountain View HS (Calif.) … 2011 league Outstanding Defensive Lineman … 88 tackles as a senior, when he also caught 32 passes for 425 yards and six touchdowns … team captain … le ered in football, basketball and track … won two league championships in basketball … threw discus and shot put in track … scholar-athlete award.

PERSONAL: Son of Mike and Cathy Hampel … one sister … likes sports and music … has not declared a major … born March 9, 1994.

UTAH: Graduated from high school early and enrolled in school spring semester … par cipated in spring camp.

HIGH SCHOOL: Honorable men on all-state in 2012 … fi rst-team all-region 3 … Alta High (Utah) team captain was named the Alta Impact Player of 2012 … caught 64 passes for 779 yards and 8 touchdowns in 2012 … had three 100-yard receiving games his senior season, including 121 yards vs. West Jordan HS … career totals were 71 catches for 868 yards and 9 TDs … Alta was the 2012 region 3 champion … also le ered one year in lacrosse.

PERSONAL: Son of Darren and Laura Handley … father played ght end for BYU from 1985-88 and led the Cougars in receiving in 1987 … mother is a Utah graduate … has four siblings, including triplets … has not declared a major … born March 27, 1995.

UTAH: Back at defensive tackle a er two seasons on the off ensive line … once promising career has been derailed by injuries.2012–Played in the fi rst four games of the season before being sidelined with an injury … in addi on to special teams ac on, played in two games on the line … par cipated in 63 snaps against Utah State, fi nishing with four cuts and a pancake block … played 28 snaps against Arizona State. 2011–Played in seven games and started in two before a season-ending foot injury … saw ac on on the off ensive line in fi ve games with starts against Washington (right guard) and California (le guard) … had 129 plays on the line with 86 ‘wins’ for a 67% grade … highest season grade was 74% against Washington … also played on special teams and had a tackle against USC.

40JACOBY HALELinebacker6-0, 230, Jr.2VLBeaumont, TexasBeaumont Central HS

86KEN HAMPELTight End6-3, 250, Fr.RSMountain View, Calif.Mountain View HS

89HARRISON HANDLEYTight End6-5, 235, Fr.HSSandy, UtahAlta HS

99LATU HEIMULIDefensive Tackle6-3, 305, Sr.3VLSalt Lake CityHighland HS

Jacoby Hale played in seven games with three starts before an injury cut short his 2012 season.




2010–Played in 11 games … seven total tackles and a sack … three tackles against Pi sburgh included a 7-yard sack … pass breakup against BYU … two tackles vs. TCU. 2009–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: All-state, all-region and region defensive MVP in 2008 … 60 tackles, 12 TFL and eight sacks as a senior … le ered three years in football and basketball at Highland High School (Utah) … Highland was the Utah state runner-up in 2006 and Region 6 champion in 2006 and 2007… honor roll.

PERSONAL: Son of Tohi and Kaho Heimuli … one brother and two sisters … likes playing tennis … sociology major … full name is Okusi no Latu Heimuli (pronounced la-too hay-moo-lee) … born May 27, 1991.

YEAR G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACK2010 11/0 3 4 7 1.0-7 1.0-72011* 7/2 0 0 0 0 02012* 4/0 1 1 1 0 0Totals 22/2 4 5 8 1.0-7 1.0-7*Played OL in 2011-12

UTAH: Backup at both free and strong safety … also returns punts and kickoff s … came to Utah as a receiver … received a medical hardship extension for an injury suff ered his freshman year and has three years remaining on his clock. 2012–Played in all 12 games on special teams … Utah’s leading punt returner had 26 returns for 138 yards … 5.3 punt return average ranked fourth in the Pac-12 … also had eight kick returns for 117 yards (14.6 average) … four punt returns for 85 yards vs. BYU included a season-long 57-yard return … fi ve punt returns for 35 yards vs. Washington State … three kick returns for 49 yards at Colorado … two kick returns for 43 yards against Washington included a season-long 32-yard return … second-team Academic All-Pac-12 … le ered.

2011–Injury redshirt played in four games before suff ering a knee injury against Arizona State … nine punt returns for 113 yards (12.6 average) … three punt returns for 41 yards against BYU … two punt returns for 34 yards against Arizona State included a season-long 30-yard return … three punt returns for 32 yards vs. Montana State … had a 23-yard kickoff return … also played receiver and had a 13-yard catch against Washington.

HIGH SCHOOL: All-state receiver as a senior in 2010 ... three- me all-district kick and punt returner ... 45 recep ons for 1,076 yards and eight touchdowns his senior year ... McDonogh 35 HS (La.) was the 2009 10-4A champion ... also le ered in track ... made the Principal’s honor roll and Maroon honor roll.

PERSONAL: Son of the late Charles Thomas and Nadine Henderson ... father played football at Southeastern Louisiana ... mother has a master’s degree in social work from Southern University-New Orleans … two brothers and two sisters ... has not declared a major … born Feb. 3, 1993.

YEAR PR YDS AVG TD LONG2011 9 113 12.6 0 302012 26 138 5.3 0 57Totals 35 251 7.2 0 57

RETURNER PROFILES

3CHARLES HENDERSONDefensive Back5-9, 185, So.1VLNew Orleans, La.McDonogh 35 HS

Senior Latu Heimuli has moved back to defensive tackle a er playing two years on the off ensive line.

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UTAH: Cornerback has played a key role on special teams in his fi rst three seasons … 4.40 40 speed … signed with Utah in 2007 but served an LDS church mission before joining the team in 2010. 2012–Played in all 12 games on special teams … got in at nickel back against Washington State … fi ve total tackles … two tackles against Oregon State. 2011–Played in all 13 games on special teams … three total tackles … Pac-12 All-Academic honorable men on. 2010–Played in 12 games on special teams (missed bowl game with hand injury) … 11 total tackles … three tackles at Iowa State … two tackles against Colorado State and BYU … blocked a punt against San Jose State.

HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-region and second-team all-state as a senior in 2006 … played for Lone Peak High School’s (Utah) 2004 and 2005 region champion teams … Long Peak had the state’s best defense from 2005-06 … also le ered in track and baseball.

PERSONAL: Son of Tom and Janice Honeycu … mother is a Utah graduate … one sister … served a church mission in Brazil … enjoys ping pong, bowling and drawing … communica on major … full name is Michael Thomas Honeycu … born Aug. 18, 1988 in Renton, Wash.

YEAR G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACK PBU INT2010 12/0 5 6 11 0-0 0-0 1 02011 13/0 0 3 3 0-0 0-0 0 02012 12/0 2 3 5 0-0 0-0 0 0Totals 37/0 7 12 19 0-0 0-0 1 0

UTAH: Talented player is in the two deep at stud linebacker.2012–Played in three games with two starts (USC and Oregon State) … missed the last fi ve games of the season with an injury … 14 total tackles … in his debut against USC, he recorded six tackles with an assisted TFL … fi ve tackles against UCLA.

HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-Citrus Belt League, fi rst-team All-Inland Area, fi rst-team All-Valley (2010-11) … led A.B. Miller High (Calif.) with 112 tackles as a senior in 2011 (11.2 tackles per game), with eight sacks, two intercep ons and three fumble recoveries … also rushed 21 mes, averaging 5.71 yards per carry, caught two passes for 45 yards and returned three kickoff s for 45 yards … a ended Arroyo Valley High (Calif.) his fi rst three years of high school before transferring to A.B. Miller, where he played for his uncle (coach Marcus Soward) his senior year … named to the L.A. Times’ Top High School Linebackers for 2011 … ESPN HS 2011 preseason fi rst-team all-Inland Empire … ESPN rated him the 21st-best outside linebacker in the country … also le ered in track … took A.P. English and history his junior and senior year

PERSONAL: Son of Darious Hooker and Tanika Soward … three brothers … nickname is Shawn … hobbies include reading and wri ng … has not declared a major … born Feb. 2, 1994.

YEAR G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACK2012 3/2 3 11 14 0.5-1 0-0

UTAH: Takes over as the star ng center a er playing guard his fi rst three seasons.2012–Played in 10 games, making eight starts (six at le guard and two at right guard) … missed two games with an injury (USC and UCLA) and most of another (ASU) … led Utah in pancake blocks (12) and cuts (9) … ed for second on the team in knockdowns (18) … par cipated in 442 plays in the nine games that were graded (season fi nale against Colorado was not graded) … seven pancakes against Arizona were the most by a Ute in a game … four knockdowns against Arizona and Washington State … fi ve cuts and two pancakes vs. Utah State. 2011–Played in six games, including the Sun Bowl … started at le guard in the season-opener against Montana State … won 64 of his 87 regular-season plays for a 74% grade (no bowl stats were kept) … 80% grade in 10 plays against Arizona … le ered. 2010–Played in four games … won 58 of his 66 plays for an 88% grade … three cuts and two pancake blocks … highest grade was 94% (15-of-16) against New Mexico … two cuts and a pancake block against San Jose State … le ered. 2009–Redshirt.

35RESHAWN HOOKERLinebacker6-0, 220, So.1VLFontana, Calif.A.B. Miller HS

64VYNCENT JONESOff ensive Line6-3, 305, Sr.3VLSandy, UtahJordan HS

Sophomore linebacker Reshawn Hooker recorded six tackles in his debut against USC last season.

25MIKE HONEYCUTTDefensive Back5-10, 181, Sr.3VLCedar Hills, UtahLone Peak HS

Mike Honeycu has played a key role on special teams in his fi rst three seasons.




RETURNER PROFILES

HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-state in 2006 and 2007 … honorable men on all-state in 2005 … fi rst-team all-region three years … voted by his Jordan High (Utah) teammates as the Gold Dot Man of the Year … team captain … academic all-region … Honor Society member had a 3.95 GPA.

PERSONAL: Son of Wayne and Jodell Jones … father played for Utah from 1978-81 and for the Minnesota Vikings in 1987 (he also played for the L.A. Express of the USFL)… mother is a pipefi er/plumber … enjoys guitar (acous c, bass and electric) … economics major … full name is Vyncent Wayne Jones … born Sept. 18, 1990.

UTAH: Walk-on joined the team in the fall of 2012.2012–Redshirt.

PRIOR TO UTAH: Played two years at Snow College … team captain … played in the Top of the Mountain Bowl in 2010 and 2011 … played

a year with Highland Rugby a er high school … all-state at Skyline HS (Utah) … all-region … team captain.

PERSONAL: Son of Eni and Sia Kinikini … fi ve sisters and a brother … son, Ephriam … has three rela ves who played in the NFL: uncle Tony Moeaki (Kansas City), cousin Stanley Havili (Eagles) and cousin Fui Vakapuna (Bengals) … likes camping, fi shing, hiking and swimming … will declare a major before classes start in the fall (most likely in social work) … born March 31, 1990.

UTAH: Walk-on safety was the backup snapper in spring ball.2012–Played in four games, mostly on special teams. 2011–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: All-state and all-conference running back at Centennial HS … 265 carries for 1,910 yards with 30 touchdowns … 22 tackles with three sacks on defense, including two TFL and an intercep on … team captain … also le ered in track … 24-foot long jump set a school record.

PERSONAL: Son of Bevan and Tammie Kirby … two brothers and two sisters … cousin Terry Kirby spent 10 seasons in the NFL … has not declared a major … born Dec. 1, 1992.

UTAH: Will enter fall camp as the backup le tackle. 2012–Redshirt.

PRIOR TO UTAH: Unanimous fi rst-team All-Mountain Conference in 2011 … also fi rst-team all-region in 2011 … second-team all-conference

in 2010 … helped East Los Angeles College to its best season in 37 years in 2011 when ELAC won the Mountain Conference and the American Bowl … ELAC went undefeated in conference play … prepped at Montebello High (Calif.), where he was a 2009 second-team All-Almont League off ensive lineman … earned two le ers in football and basketball … also enjoys playing soccer.

PERSONAL: Son of Juan Lozano and Monica Hernandez … father works three jobs … three brothers and one sister … sociology major … born Aug. 22, 1992.

UTAH: Posi oned himself as the No. 2 center in spring camp. 2012–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: 2011 U.S. Air Force All-American … fi rst-team all-state Class 5A in 2010 and 2011 … 2011 Star-Telegram Super Team pick … 2009 district sophomore of the year and district newcomer of the year … Rivals.com and Scout.com four-star recruit … 114 knockdowns, 43 pancakes, a 90% overall grade and no sacks allowed as a senior … 143 knockdowns and 42 pancakes as a junior … Trinity High (Texas) was the 2009 state 5A champion and the 2011 state runner-up … made the A/B honor roll and earned a Hi-Five cer fi cate.

PERSONAL: Son of Foue and Elizabeth Lutui … one brother and one sister … only the second member of his family to a end college … cousin of former Ute fullback Tauni Vakapuna and current Ute defensive tackle LT Tuipulotu … cousin Fui Vakapuna played at BYU and in the NFL for Cincinna … cousin Steven Fanua played for Cal and cousin Teu Kautai plays at BYU … hopes to own a restaurant someday … has not declared a major … name is pronounced hee-va loo-too-ee … born March 25, 1994

35SONI KINIKINIRunning Back5-11, 250, Sr.RSSandy, UtahSnow College

39MIKE KIRBYDefensive Back5-11, 200, So.SQBoise, IdahoCentennial HS

69CARLOS LOZANOOff ensive Line 6-6, 380, Jr.RSMontebello, Calif.East L.A. College

55HIVA LUTUIOff ensive Line6-2, 300, Fr.RSEuless, TexasTrinity HS

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UTAH: Walked on to the team in 2011.2012–Played on the scout teams.2011–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-Maui Interscholas c League (MIL) … 99 tackles (86 solo) with 16 sacks as a senior … two-year team captain … H.P. Baldwin High won four MIL district championships … also le ered in basketball and track.

PERSONAL: Son of James and Amelia Malafu … two sisters and a brother … related to former Utes and NFL players Chris and Ma’ake Kemoeatu … enjoys rugby and swimming … has not declared a major … born Feb. 22, 1993.

UTAH: Graduated from high school at the semester and enrolled at Utah in January … par cipated in spring ball and made the three-deep at middle linebacker.

HIGH SCHOOL: Salt Lake Tribune second-team 5A all-state as a senior in 2012 … Deseret News honorable men on all-state … rated as the sixth-best player in the Utah state rankings by Rivals.com … rushed 103 mes for 622 yards and six touchdowns his senior year … in his career, he had 265 carries for 1,543 yards and 17 touchdowns, and 27 recep ons for 307 yards and four TDs … Brighton HS (Utah) team captain … four-year football le erman also won le ers in basketball (2) and track (2).

PERSONAL: Son of Uaea and Tamina Masina … three siblings … has not declared a major … name is pronounced why-uh ma-seena … born Jan. 19, 1995.

UTAH: Utah’s second-fastest returning player runs a 4.38 40 … in the top three at one receiver posi on. 2012–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: All-league, all-area, all-CIF, “Dream Team” in 2011 … three-year starter for Gahr High (Calif.) fi nished as the state’s third all- me career receiver with 214 catches … 74 catches for 859 yards and seven touchdowns as a sophomore, 74 catches for 1,116 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior and 66 recep ons for 1,049 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior … also ran track, earning three le ers … honor roll student.

PERSONAL: Son of Delshawn McClellon Sr. and Edna Thomas … three sisters, one brother, a stepsister and a stepbrother … has not declared a major … born Sept. 4, 1994.

UTAH: Projected to start at corner … prac ced at full strength in the spring a er recovering from the injury that sidelined him in 2012 … played safety his fi rst season before moving to cornerback in the spring of 2012 … career has been hampered by injuries.2012–Missed en re season with an injury.2011–Played free safety in fi ve games and started in one (USC) … suff ered a season-ending injury against Arizona State … 12 total tackles … one pass breakup … seven tackles against USC … four tackles vs. BYU.

PRIOR TO UTAH: First-team All-America safety … 11th-rated player (all posi ons) in the Rivals.com Juco Top 50 players … fi rst-team all-state and all-conference … Northern Conference Defensive Player of the Year … Cerritos College was the Northern Conference co-champion and played in the 2010 Southern California Bowl … in 2010, he

had 37 tackles, seven intercep ons (returned for 203 yards and a touchdown), fi ve pass breakups and two blocked kicks … blocked a fi eld goal a empt by Bakersfi eld College on the last play of the game, fi nishing the play by receiving a lateral at the 35-yard line and scoring the game-winning touchdown … at La Mirada High, he earned le ers in football, track and basketball.

PERSONAL: Son of Keith McGill Sr. and Shoundelle Paxton … father is a doctor and a USC graduate … two sisters … has a daughter (Khiani) … cousin Davion Orphey is a junior defensive back for the Utes ... hobbies include paintball and cars … sociology major … full name is Keith William McGill II … born March 9, 1989.

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10DELSHAWN MCCLELLONWide Receiver5-9, 166, Fr.RSNorth Long Beach, Calif.Gahr HS

1KEITH MCGILLDefensive Back6-3, 205, Sr.1VLLa Mirada, Calif.Cerritos College

Senior Keith McGill is projected to start at corner. He played free safety in 2011 before missing all of last season with an injury.

48TEVITA MALAFULinebacker6-1, 225, So.SQKihei, HawaiiH.P. Baldwin HS

43UAEA MASINALinebacker6-2, 215, Fr.HSSalt Lake CityBrighton HS




RETURNER PROFILES

UTAH: Part- me student at the U. last fall did not play football … walked on in the spring and split me as the fi rst-string snapper.

PRIOR TO UTAH: Played two years at Saddleback College … two-year le erman at San Clemente HS (Calif.) … also played off ensive guard in high school.

PERSONAL: Son of John and Julie Merlino … one brother and one sister ... will declare a major by fall semester and is leaning toward English teaching … full name Andrew John Merlino … born May 22, 1991.

UTAH: Walked on to the team in the spring a er returning from an LDS church mission.

PRIOR TO UTAH: Helped lead Timpview to the 2008 Utah state championship and a 13-0 record … honorable men on all-valley… 32 tackles with nine sacks as a senior … also played lacrosse … freshman class vice president.

PERSONAL: Son of Mar n and Virginia Mitchell … two brothers and three sisters … is adopted and grew up in California … likes playing the piano … served a church mission in the Philippines ... has not declared a major … born Feb. 12, 1991.

UTAH: One- me walk-on is now on scholarship and a leading contender at strong safety … had an excellent spring camp … came to Utah as a wide receiver. 2012–Played in nine games with two starts (BYU, UCLA) … 16 total tackles (one TFL) … two pass breakups … season-high eight tackles and a pass breakup against BYU … four tackles vs. UCLA. 2011–Played in four games on special teams … le ered. 2010–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: All-region and honorable men on all-state receiver in 2009 … played for Alta High’s (Utah) two- me state championship team (2007 and 2008) … as a senior in 2009, he had 37 recep ons for 913 yards and 11 touchdowns … also le ered in basketball.

PERSONAL: Son of Ron Edwards and Morican Simon … father played football at Utah State … mother is a Utah alum … has three sisters in Utah and three brothers in California … mass communica on major … born July 1, 1992.

YEAR G/GS UT AT TOT PBU INT2011 4/0 0 0 0 0 02012 9/2 9 7 16 2 0Totals 13/2 9 7 16 2 0

UTAH: All-conference candidate is Utah’s top returning ght end. 2012–Honorable men on All-Pac-12 … played in all 12 games with fi ve starts … second on the team in recep ons (33) and third in receiving yards (349) … led Utah in touchdown catches (4) … six recep ons for a career-high 78 yards against Northern Colorado … four catches for 65 yards against UCLA … four catches for 42 yards and a touchdown vs. Oregon State.2011–Played in 10 games with two starts (ASU and Pi ) … missed the Washington game with an injury … fi ve catches for 64 yards and atouchdown … three catches for 51 yards with a 30-yard touchdown grab against BYU. 2010–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: 2007 5A fi rst-team Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News all-stater signed with BYU out of high school … all-region and all-Utah Valley ... led American Fork HS (Utah) with 44 recep ons for 853 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior in 2007 ... also played safety and had three intercep ons, including two returned for touchdowns ... his junior year, he totaled 30 recep ons for 530 yards and eight TDs ... second-team all-state in baseball … also le ered in basketball … led American Fork to region tles in football and baseball in 2007.

62A.J. MERLINOSnapper6-2, 220, Jr.JCSan Clemente, Calif.Saddleback College

60NICK MITCHELLDefensive Line6-2, 235, Fr.HSProvo, UtahTimpview HS

82JAKE MURPHYTight End6-4, 252, Jr.2VLAlpine, UtahAmerican Fork HS

27TYRON MORRIS-EDWARDSDefensive Back6-1, 200, Jr.2VLDraper, UtahAlta HS

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PERSONAL: Son of Dale and Nancy Murphy … father Dale, a former Major League Baseball ou ielder (1976-93), was a six- me Na onal League all-star whose number (#3) was re red by the Atlanta Braves … six brothers and a sister … brother Shawn played football at Utah State and spent me with the Denver Broncos … married to the former Arianne Ingersoll … served a church mission in Sydney, Australia and Boston, Mass. (with his family) … communica on major … full name is Jacob Thomas Murphy … born Sept. 21, 1989 in Atlanta.


UTAH: Has moved from off ensive tackle to defensive tackle … performed well at nose tackle during spring camp.

2012–Saw ac on in three games, playing seven snaps at off ensive tackle against Washington State … played on special teams against Arizona and Colorado … le ered.2011–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: 2010 fi rst-team all-state … 2009 honorable men on all-state … fi rst-team all-region as a junior and senior … Hurricane HS (Utah) was region champion in 2008, 2009 and 2010, and was the state runner-up in 2009 … earned three le ers in football and wrestling and two in track … 2010 3A state heavyweight wrestling champion … physics Student of the Year.

PERSONAL: Son of Barra and Bri a Nielson … one brother and three sisters … comes from an athle cally and musically gi ed family: brother Jacob plays football, throws the discus in track and plays cello; sister Rachel plays volleyball, basketball and violin; sister Sarah plays viola and sister Maggie rides horses and plays violin … has not declared a major … full name is Daniel Bent Neilson … born March 28, 1993.

UTAH: Came out of spring camp as the co-starter at middle linebacker.2012–Played in seven games, seeing me on defense and special teams … two tackles … recovered a fumble against Northern Colorado. 2011–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: All-conference and all-state as a senior … fi rst-team all-area and all-area Defensive Player of the Year … Bakersfi eld Jockey Club’s 2010 Outstanding Athlete Award … two- me Defensive Player of the Week … 2009 and

2010 Hometown All-Stars Linebacker Award … captained Centennial HS (Calif.) football team … three-year star ng linebacker … Centennial co-Defensive MVP as a junior ... second-team all-area and all-league in 2009 … Centennial was SYL league and area champion his junior and senior years … team also won conference tle in 2009 … won three le ers in football and one in baseball.

PERSONAL: Son of David Norris and Michelle Barge … father is a deputy sheriff and mother is an a orney … father swam in college … three brothers and one sister … enjoys skateboarding, boogie boarding, snowboarding, quad-riding and X-Box Live … avid skateboarder a ended a professional skateboarding camp (Camp Woodward) and was the biggest skateboarder they had ever had … full name is Jared Sco Norris … has not declared a major … born July 19, 1993.

YEAR G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACK2012 7/0 2 0 2 0-0 0-0

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70DANIEL NIELSONDefensive Tackle6-6, 325, So.1VLHurricane, UtahHurricane HS

41JARED NORRISLinebacker6-1, 230, So.1VLBakersfi eld, Calif.Centennial HS

Sophomore Jared Norris heads into fall camp as the co-starter at middle linebacker.

Jake Murphy had four touchdown catches and earned honorable men on All -Pac 12 honors last season.




UTAH: Walk-on has poten al. 2012–Played seven downs against Washington State … le ered.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three- me all-conference … West Ranch HS (Calif.) team captain … four-year scholar-athlete … also a three-year le erman in track.

PERSONAL: Son of Michael and Glenda Nowakowski … two brothers, Andrew and Adam, played football for Campbellsville University … family is of Polish descent … has not declared a major … born Nov. 19, 1993.

UTAH: Coming back from a foot fracture suff ered late last season … missed spring ball and status for fall is to be determined.2012–Played in four games and started in one (BYU) … broke his foot with two games remaining in the season … 23 carries for 52 yards … led the team in rushing with 11 carries for 24 yards against BYU … seven carries for 20 yards against Northern Colorado … also had one recep on. 2011–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-district as a junior and senior … 23-5A Newcomer of the Year … le ered three years in football and one year in track at Dulles HS (Texas) … DECA vice president.

PERSONAL: Son of Jarrod and Maylasia Oliver … one sister … enjoys golf, fi shing and watching movies … full name is Jarrell Kevin Oliver (pronounced ja-rell) … economics major … born April 29, 1993.

YEAR G/GS RUSH YDS AVG TD LONG2012 4/1 23 52 2.3 0 5

UTAH: All-conference candidate has changed his last name to Orchard (from Fakahafua) … will start at le end for a second season … excellent pass rusher has 4.60 40 speed.2012–Honorable men on All-Pac-12 Conference … played in all 12 games, star ng 11 at le end … ed for ninth in the na on in total fumble recoveries (3) and 11th in fumble recoveries per game (0.25) … also forced two fumbles … forced and recovered a fumble against USC, which he ran back for a touchdown … second on the team in tackles for loss (8.5) and fi rst in TFL yardage (50) … 3.0 sacks … 48 total tackles ranked fourth on the team … 8 tackles and a sack vs. Washington … seven tackles included three for a loss and a sack against Colorado … second-team Academic All-Pac-12.2011–True freshman played in all 13 games, seeing ac on at defensive end, linebacker and on special teams … four tackles … two pass breakups and two tackles against BYU.

HIGH SCHOOL: 2010 Utah 4A MVP as a receiver … fi rst-team all-state in 2010 and second-team all-state in 2009 … fi rst-team all-region in 2009 and 2010 … led Highland High to the 2010 4A state championship, catching 10 passes for a state record 200 yards and three touchdowns in the tle game (also had two sacks) … as a senior, he had 58 recep ons for 1,351 yards (96.5 yards per game) and 17 touchdowns … two-way player totaled 62 tackles, 17.5 sacks and two intercep ons in 2010 … Highland High’s team captain in football and basketball … won four le ers in football, basketball and track … second-team all-state and fi rst-team all-region basketball selec on in 2009 … honor roll student had a 4.0 GPA his senior year.

PERSONAL: Mother is Ana Fakahafua and stepfather is Le Fonohemia … guardians are Dave and Katherine Orchard … has seven siblings … brother Jake Orchard played basketball for Westminster College in Salt Lake City … married to the former Maegan Webber and expec ng a daughter in August … full name is Napaa Lilo Fakahafua Orchard … economics major … born Jan. 5, 1993 in Los Angeles.

YEAR G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACK2011 13/0 3 1 4 0-0 0-02012 12/11 29 19 48 8.5-50 3.0-22Totals 25/11 32 20 52 8.5-50 3.0-22

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36JARRELL OLIVERRunning Back5-8, 213, So.1VLSugar Land, TexasDulles HS

75NICK NOWAKOWSKIOff ensive Line6-1, 295, So.1VLCastaic, Calif.West Ranch HS

Junior Nate Orchard is the returning starter at le end and earned All-Pac-12 honorable men on in 2012.

8NATE ORCHARDDefensive End6-3, 255, Jr.2VL Salt Lake CityHighland HS



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UTAH: Mid-year junior college transfer par cipated in spring camp … enters fall ball in the two deep at corner … has three years to play two.

PRIOR TO UTAH: Played safety and corner at Santa Ana College … second-team all-conference in 2011 (all purpose) and 2012 (defense) … in 2012, had 48 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and nine pass breakups … Santa Ana College won the 2012 Southern California Bowl, bea ng College of the Canyons … Edison High School (Calif.) MVP as a freshman and sophomore … all-league as a sophomore and junior … Edison’s Most Valuable Back as a junior in 2009.

PERSONAL: Son of Warren Orphey and Enae Jackson … three brothers and two sisters … cousin Keith McGill is a senior defensive back for the Utes … has not declared a major, but is deciding between sociology and communica on … name is pronounced day-vee-ahn or-fay … born Oct. 18, 1992.

UTAH: Interna onal rugby star walked on to the Utah team in the spring of 2011 and was soon awarded a scholarship … in the playing rota on at le end … runs a 4.63 40. 2012–Played in nine games, mostly on special teams … fi ve tackles … two tackles against Northern Colorado. 2011–Played in 12 games on special teams … six tackles and a forced fumble … two tackles against BYU.

HIGH SCHOOL: Did not play compe ve sports un l he was 17 years old … played two years of football as a sophomore and junior at Davis HS (Calif.) in 2005 and 2006 … all-conference … captained the USA Rugby Sevens in the 2009

World Games … became the youngest player to par cipate in the Rugby World Cup in 2007 at age 19 … played on the USA’s 2008 U20 Junior World Cup team … competed in the U19 Junior World Cup for Samoa in 2006 and 2007, and played on the 2007 men’s seven’s na onal team … also played rugby for the French club Biarritz Olympique, San Francisco Golden Gate and Northern Virginia RFC … led the Utah rugby club team to a win in the inaugural USA Sevens Collegiate Rugby Championship in 2010 … also played basketball, par cipa ng in the U16 Junior Olympics Basketball Tournament in San Diego in 2004.

PERSONAL: Son of Arona and Alofi sa Palamo … father was the captain of the Samoa rugby team and played rugby collegiately at UC Davis … the youngest of three siblings … brothers Seta and Toshi Palamo have also played for USA Rugby … parks, recrea on and tourism major … full name is Thre on Davis Palamo (pronounced threaten pa-LA-mo) … born Sept. 22, 1988.

YEAR G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACK2011 12/0 3 3 6 0-0 0-02012 9/0 2 3 5 0-0 0-0Totals 21/0 5 6 11 0-0 0-0

UTAH: All-conference candidate will start at tackle.2012–Played in all 12 games with two starts … 21 total tackles with 3.0 tackles for loss (two sacks) … season-high fi ve tackles against Washington … four tackles against Arizona.

PRIOR TO UTAH: 2011 NJCAA second-team All-American … two- me all-conference (fi rst-team WSFL in 2011) … Snow College team captain … 49 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss, two sacks and a fumble recovery in 2011 … Snow won the Top of the Mountain Bowl in 2010 and 2011 and was the conference co-champion in 2010 … fi rst-team all-state in 2008 as a senior at Skyline High (Utah) and honorable men on all-state in 2007 … all-region as a junior and senior … 65 tackles and 10 sacks in 2008 … Skyline team captain.

PERSONAL: Son of Tony and Tutaga Palepoi … father played for the Samoan Rugby Team … one of 14 children … brother Anton Palepoi played at UNLV and had a fi ve-year NFL career with the Seahawks, Broncos and Cardinals … married (Delaney) with two children: Taytum and Liam … last name is pronounced pah-lay-poy … sociology major … born Dec. 19, 1990.


UTAH: Walk-on came out of spring as the star ng place kicker … also the early favorite to handle kickoff s.2012–Redshirt.

PRIOR TO UTAH: A ended Westminster College in Salt Lake City as a part- me student (never enrolled full me) … graduated from the Winter Sports School in Park City, Utah … high school

91TENNY PALEPOIDefensive Tackle6-2, 300, Sr.1VLSalt Lake CitySnow College

63ANDY PHILLIPSKicker5-11, 210, Fr.RSDraper, UtahWinter Sports School

Thre on Palamo, a former interna onal rugby star, has played in 21 games the last two years.

22THRETTON PALAMODefensive End6-2, 255, Sr.2VLSacramento, Calif.Davis HS

11DAVION ORPHEYDefensive Back6-0, 187, Jr.JCCompton, Calif.Santa Ana College




is dedicated to elite winter sports athletes … competed on the U.S. Ski Team for fi ve years as an alpine racer.

PERSONAL: Son of Gregory and Cynthia Phillips … both parents graduated from BYU … two brothers and two sisters … married to the former Megan Gee … served an LDS church mission in Norway and speaks Norwegian … enjoys skiing, golf, wakeboarding and soccer … has not declared a major … full name is Andrew Dale Phillips … born May 18, 1989.

UTAH: Performed well in spring camp and is in a four-way compe on at running back … joined the team midway through the 2012 fall camp. 2012–Redshirt.

PRIOR TO UTAH: First-team All-Southern Conference as a freshman at Saddleback College … led the team with 305 yards rushing on 57 a empts (5.4 average) … four rushing touchdowns … also caught 23 passes for 282

yards and two touchdowns … returned a punt 32 yards for a touchdown … Saddleback played in the 2011 Golden State Bowl … ran a leg on the school-record se ng 4x400 relay team (3:14.76) … fi rst-team all-state, Northwest League Off ensive MVP and fi rst-team all-conference as a senior at Cimarron Memorial HS (Nev.) … 1,678 rushing yards with 20 touchdowns as a senior … also le ered three years in track, twice earning team MVP honors.

PERSONAL: Son of TJ Poole and Jeane a Edmond … two sisters … when he was one year of age, he was struck by a ricoche ng bullet that entered the side of his stomach and exited his thigh (he was shot in his cradle during a struggle over a gun brought into his parents’ home by two men believed to be a er his father’s lowrider car) … has not declared a major … full name is James Marquez Poole … born April 2, 1992.

UTAH: Shows some real poten al at cornerback where he made the two deep in the spring.2012–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three- me all-state defensive back also made the all-state team as a quarterback in 2011 … three- me all-district defensive back and 2011 all-district quarterback … District 8-3A MVP at quarterback … led a defense that allowed just 5.9 points per game and recorded six shutouts his senior year …46 tackles and six intercep ons … led Amite High (La.) to the 2011 3A state championship game … Amite won three district championships … also le ered three years in track.

PERSONAL: Son of Reginald Porter Sr. and Jokelia Richardson … father played football for Southern University … one brother and one sister … has not declared a major … full name is Reginald Porter Jr. … born July 13, 1994.

RETURNER PROFILES

34JAMES POOLERunning Back6-0, 196, So.RSLas Vegas, Nev.Saddleback College

29REGINALD PORTERDefensive Back5-11, 190, Fr.RSAmite, La.Amite HS

Senior defensive tackle Tenny Palepoi, an all-conference candidate, had four tackles against Arizona last season.



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UTAH: All-America candidate has moved from right to le tackle … started as a true freshman last season. 2012–Named honorable men on All-Pac-12 as a true freshman … played in 11 of 12 games, debu ng on special teams in the second game and star ng at right tackle in the fi nal 10 games ... par cipated in 579 total plays (not including the season fi nale against Colorado, which was not graded) to rank third on the line … team leader in knockdowns (21) … eight knockdowns against Washington was also a team high.

HIGH SCHOOL: Class A fi rst-team all-state and ESPNHS fi rst-team all-state … All-Sunset Region … fi rst-team All-Northeast League … four-star recruit and 10th-rated off ensive guard by Rivals.com … named the top off ensive lineman in the 2012 Off ense-Defense All-America Game in Dallas … Desert Pines High (Nev.) team captain … set school bench press record … earned three le ers in football, one in track and fi eld and one in bowling.

PERSONAL: Son of Samuelu and Oloka Poutasi … three brothers and one sister … full name is Cedrick Jeremiah Poutasi (pronounced po-tah-see) … answers to Jeremiah, Cedrick and C.J. … has not declared a major … born Aug. 7, 1994 in California.

UTAH: Prac ced very sparingly in the spring while he con nued to recover from Achilles surgery that has sidelined him since the summer of 2012 … should be ready to compete in the fall.2012–Redshirt.

PRIOR TO UTAH: Region V All-America Community College Football team (fi rst-team all-California) … two- me fi rst-team all-conference … captained Southwestern Community College in both 2010 and 2011 … le ered three years in football and golf at Monte Visto High School (Calif.).

PERSONAL: Son of Asa and Lisa Pouvave … two brothers … cousin Jus n Utupo is a senior defensive lineman for Notre Dame … enjoys engineering, race cars and cooking … communica on major … full name is Marc Leui Pouvave (pronounced po-vah-vay) … born Dec. 9, 1990.

UTAH: Great spring put him in a mix of four at running back … with two years of eligibility remaining, he already has his bachelor’s degree in sociology and has begun pursuing a master’s.2012–Played in all 12 games, mostly on special teams … subbed in at running back against Utah State, BYU and Washington State and totaled 15 carries for 50 yards with one touchdown … nine carries for 22 yards against BYU … four rushes for 19 yards and a touchdown vs. Washington State. 2011–Played on special teams against Pi . 2010–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: All-state, all-CIF and all-L.A. Daily News three years … also all-league … in eight games as a senior in 2009, he had 1,500 all-purpose yards, 12 touchdowns and 62 tackles … 1,200 rushing yards, 66 tackles, 12 sacks and two intercep ons as a junior … as a sophomore linebacker, he had 126 tackles, nine sacks and fi ve intercep ons … Ta High School (Calif.) made the 2007 state championship game … le ered four years in football and track and two years in basketball … Scholar-Athlete as a sophomore.

77MARC POUVAVEOff ensive Line6-4, 315, Jr.RSChula Vista, Calif.Southwestern College

44LUCKY RADLEYRunning Back5-8, 187, Jr.1VLInglewood, Calif.Taft HS

Junior Lucky Radley will vie for signifi cant playing me at running back.

73JEREMIAH POUTASIOff ensive Line6-5, 345, So.1VLLas Vegas, Nev.Desert Pines HS

All-America candidate Jeremiah Poutasi has moved to le tackle a er star ng on the right side in 2012.




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PERSONAL: Son of Brenda Radley … mother ran track for Long Beach State … two brothers and two sisters … rela ves Cur s Conway (12 years) and Jason Mitchell (1 year) played in the NFL ... has his bachelor’s degree in sociology and has begun pursuing a master’s … full name is Lucky Breion Radley … born Feb. 22, 1992.

YEAR G/GS RUSH YDS AVG TD LONG2011 1/0 0 0 0.0 0 02012 12/0 15 50 3.3 1 9Totals 13/0 15 50 3.3 1 9

UTAH: Mid-year signee has two years to play two … one of the top three at ght end in the spring.

PRIOR TO UTAH: Played one year for Arizona Western … did not play football in 2012 … Arizona Western played in the 2011 junior college na onal championship game, losing to East Mississippi CC in the El Toro Bowl … le ered in track and football at Woodrow Wilson High (N.J.) … graduated from Brimm Medical Arts High School (N.J.) … second-team all-conference as a senior in 2010 when he had 10 recep ons for 217 yards (21.7 average) and two touchdowns … won a student-athlete award and a performing arts award.

PERSONAL: Son of Gregory Jackson and Tonya Reese … three brothers and one sister … brother Tahshon runs track at Arkansas State … plays the piano … biology major … born April 3, 1992.

UTAH: All-conference candidate plays both defensive end and linebacker … plan is to play him mostly at end this season … one me walk-on has played in 36 games in his career—including all 25 from 2011-2012—with 20 starts … seven career forced fumbles is ed for third

in school history … fi nished in the top 10 in the Pac-12 in forced fumbles his sophomore and junior seasons … great pass rusher … has 21 career tackles for loss and 11.5 career sacks.2012–Honorable men on All-Pac-12 … started every game, making eight starts at stud linebacker and four at right end … led Utah in tackles (69) … 6.5 tackles for loss with 4.5 sacks … three forced fumbles (0.25 per game) was ed for fi rst on the team and seventh in the Pac-12 … one fumble recovery and four pass breakups … intercep on and 13-yard return on the second play of the Colorado game set up Utah’s fi rst touchdown … had seven or more tackles in fi ve games … nine tackles against Utah State … seven tackles with 2.5 TFL and 1.5 sacks against ASU. 2011–Played in 13 games with eight starts … ed for third in the Pac-12 and 17th na onally

in number of forced fumbles (4) … ed for third in the league and 28th in the NCAA in forced fumbles per game (0.31) … ed for 16th in the Pac-12 in tackles for loss (9) and in tackles for loss per game (0.69) … fi ve sacks and 0.38 sacks per game average were both ed for 13th in the conference … 76 tackle-for-loss yards is ed for the eighth-best single-season total at Utah … 47 total tackles and two pass breakups … named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week for his game against BYU when he had fi ve tackles, three TFL, two sacks, three forced fumbles, one pass breakup and a fumble recovery … three forced fumbles vs. BYU is a school single-game record … fi ve tackles, three TFL and one sack with a forced fumble against Arizona State … six tackles, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup against Oregon State … fi ve tackles against Georgia Tech in the Sun Bowl … one kick return for 11 yards.

2010–Played in 11 games … 19 total tackles, 5.5 TFL (two sacks) … in win over Iowa State, had a pass breakup and a blocked PAT … season-high six tackles against Iowa State included one TFL … fi ve tackles with a sack and 2.5 TFL against Wyoming … sack, two TFL, three total tackles at New Mexico. 2009–Redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team all-CIF at Valley Center HS … 83 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, one fumble recovery and six sacks as a senior ... also played ght end, catching 24 passes for 290 yards and three touchdowns ... totaled 131 tackles, 13 for loss, nine sacks and four fumble recoveries his junior season … team won back-to-back CIF championships … earned the Na onal Football Founda on’s Willie Jones Most Inspira onal Player Award from the San Diego Chapter … also played basketball and volleyball … all-league in volleyball … team won league volleyball championship.

PERSONAL: Son of Ross and Kris Reilly … four brothers and a sister … brother A.J. played college basketball (BYU-Hawaii and Westminster College) and a ended Utah in 2007 … married (Jessica) with a daughter Nelli Ann Marie … served an LDS mission in Sweden … Eagle Scout … set a world record in 2004 for onion ea ng … economics major … full name is Trevor McKay Reilly … born Jan. 17, 1988.

YEAR G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACK2010 11/0 11 8 19 5.5-16 2.0-112011 13/8 30 17 47 9.0-76 5.0-392012 12/12 34 35 69 6.5-39 4.5-36Totals 36/20 75 60 135 21-131 11.5-86

85GREG REESETight End6-5, 250, Jr.JCCamden, N.J.Arizona Western

9TREVOR REILLYDefensive End/Linebacker6-5, 255, Sr.3VLValley Center, Calif.Valley Center HS

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UTAH: All-conference candidate has played and started in 23 games in his fi rst two seasons, including all 13 games his true freshman year (missed two games with injury as a sophomore) … scheduled to start for a third year at free safety, he could also see me at strong safety … 14 career pass breakups … made four Freshman All-America teams in 2011 … has 4.48 40 speed.2012–Honorable men on All-Pac-12 Conference … played and started in 10 games at free safety, missing two and a half games early in the season with a hamstring injury … ranked second on the team in tackles (64, including a team-high 39 solo stops) and pass breakups (5, e) … also had an intercep on and a fumble recovery … career-high 16 tackles and two pass breakups against Arizona … 10 tackles against USC … fi ve tackles, a fumble recovery, an intercep on and a pass breakup against Colorado. 2011–Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Associa on of America (fi rst team), Scout.com/CFN (fi rst team), Yahoo! Sports (second team) and Phil Steele (third team) … started all 13 games (10 at free safety and three at strong safety) ... nine pass breakups ranked second on the team and ed for ninth in the Pac-12 … 10 passes defended ed for 11th in the league … team’s fourth-leading tackler had 69 tackles, 2.5 TFL, a sack and a fumble recovery … season-high 10 tackles against Arizona State … seven tackles with two pass breakups vs. Oregon State … four tackles (1 sack) and two pass breakups against UCLA … nine tackles vs. Montana State … six tackles, an intercep on and a pass breakup at Washington State.

HIGH SCHOOL: First-team 13-5A all-district in 2010 and second-team in 2009 … third-team 5A all-state as a junior and honorable men on as a senior … 2010 Rivals 5A all-state pick …2010 5A fi rst-team all-Texas defense … 2010 Texas AP Top 100 Football Player … fi rst-team all-area defense as a junior and fi rst-team all-Greater Houston defense as a senior … VYPE Magazine’s Top 50 Legends of the Fall … fi nalist for Defensive Player of the Year by the Houston Touchdown Club … Klein HS (Texas) Most Valuable Defensive back as a junior and senior … team captain his senior year … Klein High made the 2009 state semi-fi nals and was the region champion …

career stats included 207 tackles, four forced fumbles, nine intercep ons (returned one for a touchdown), three blocked punts and two kickoff returns for a touchdown … also competed in basketball and track … all-district basketball player as a junior … member of Na onal Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Son of Nelson and Denise Rowe … father graduated from Purdue and mother from Cleveland State … two sisters both play volleyball … lived in six ci es in four states growing up … will declare a major by fall and is leaning toward business … full name is Nelson Eric Rowe Jr. … born Oct. 3, 1992 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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UTAH: A ended the U. part me in the fall of 2012 and walked on to the team in the spring of 2013.

HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-state and all-region at Skyline HS (Utah) … played on both the off ensive and defensive line … 18 total tackles with one sack as a senior … played in the all-star game … team captain … also played lacrosse.

PERSONAL: Son of Bart and Kris n Russon … father graduated from Utah … one brother and one sister … has not declared a major … name is pronounced russ-un ... born July 16, 1994.

UTAH: Originally cketed to play defensive tackle, he moved to the off ense during his redshirt season and is now scheduled to start at right guard … lends 4.98 40 speed to the off ensive line.2012–Redshirt.

PRIOR TO UTAH: 2011 fi rst-team All-America Community College Football team off ensive guard … 2010 and 2011 fi rst-team All-California … Rivals.com four-star recruit … Rivals.com’s 10th-rated JC prospect in 2012 as a DT … Mt. SAC was the 2010 JC na onal champion and the 2011 na onal runner-up, and won the conference tle in 2010 and 2011 … grayshirted at Mt. SAC in 2009 … prepped at Brighton High (Utah), where he played center and nose guard and was a fi rst-team all-state OL as a senior in 2005 … also an all-state wrestler for Brighton High, fi nishing third at state in the 275-pound weight class in 2006 … played rugby for Highland High.

18ERIC ROWEDefensive Back6-1, 205, Jr.2VLSpring, TexasKlein HS

65ZACH RUSSONOff ensive Line6-3, 275, Fr.HSSalt Lake CitySkyline HS

59JUNIOR SALTOff ensive Line6-2, 325, Jr.RSGlendale, UtahMt. San Antonio College

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PERSONAL: Son of Visesio and Moeata Salt … has fi ve brothers and two sisters … had an ac ng role in the 2008 rugby-themed movie Forever Strong … served an LDS Church mission in Tonga … parks, recrea on and tourism major … full name is Visesio Salt Jr. … born Jan. 1, 1988 in San Mateo Calif.

UTAH: Walk on came to Utah a er fi rst serving an LDS church mission. 2012–Redshirt.

PRIOR TO UTAH: A ended Collin County CC … le ered one year at Plano West HS (Texas).

PERSONAL: Son of Sco and Diane San ago … both parents went to BYU … two sisters and a brother … served an LDS church mission in Ogden, Utah … has not declared a major … born Dec. 10, 1990 in Cyprus, Texas.

UTAH: Joined the team as a walk-on and is now on scholarship … came out of spring ball as the co-backup … accurate passer is known for his strong arm and quick release.2012–Played in one game, debu ng against Washington State … 2-for-2 passing against WSU for 52 yards (long of 44 yards) … le ered.2011–Redshirt was the third string quarterback … made the travel squad.

HIGH SCHOOL: All-conference and academic all-conference … Muskego (Wis.) High School team captain … passed for 745 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior (both school records) … led Muskego to a 9-1 record in 2010 (the school’s best record in a decade) … also le ered four years in baseball and two years in basketball … baseball team was the 2010 Southeast Conference champion … honor roll all four years.

PERSONAL: Son of Jeff and Amy Schulz … both parents are alums of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where his dad played football … has two sisters and a brother … has not declared a major … full name is Adam Tyler Schulz … born May 21, 1993.

YEAR G/GS COM ATT INT PCT YDS TD LONG2012 1/0 2 2 0 100.0 52 0 44

UTAH: Preparing to start for his second season … 6’3” size allows for excellent matchups.2012–Played in all 12 games with 10 starts … fi nished second on the team in receiving yards (360) and third in recep ons (32) … three touchdown catches ed for second on the team … career-high 82 yards and two touchdowns against Utah State … best game in Pac-12 play was against California (5 catches for 59 yards).2011–Played in 10 games with starts against Arizona State and Washington State … eight catches for 141 yards (17.6 average) … fi rst career catch against Arizona State was for 46 yards … two catches for 39 yards against Cal … two catches for 32 yards vs. Arizona … Pac-12 All-Academic honorable men on. 2010–Redshirt broke his ankle during fall camp.

HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-league … all-conference and all-state … career off ensive stats include 90 recep ons for 1,704 yards and 15 touchdowns … career defensive stats include 40 tackles, four intercep ons, four pass breakups and two forced fumbles … caught 31 passes for 655 yards and 5 TDs as a senior ... Colony High (Calif.) won back-to-back C.I.F. championships in 2007 and 2008 … won four le ers in football, two in track and one in basketball … named Colony High Student of the Month twice.

PERSONAL: Son of Theo Bland and Latricia Banks-Bland … father played football for Fresno State … two brothers and one sister … family and consumer studies major … full name is Kenneth Wayne Sco … born Sept. 19, 1992 in Galveston, Texas.


UTAH: Walked on in 2012 a er serving an LDS church mission. 2012–Played on the scout teams.

PRIOR TO UTAH: Played for Snow College in 2009, making 37 tackles (3 TFL, 4 sacks) in nine games … two- me all-state at Copper Hills HS (Utah) … 14 sacks as a senior in 2008 set a school single-season record … 98 tackles and one forced fumble his senior season … had 85 tackles with 12 sacks, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and a blocked fi eld goal as a junior.

PERSONAL: Son of Annmarie Shepard … served an LDS church mission in New Zealand ... born Oct. 7, 1990.

30ANDREW SANTIAGOWide Receiver5-11, 185, So.RSProvo, UtahPlano West HS (Texas)

12ADAM SCHULZQuarterback6-1, 205, So.1VLMuskego, Wis.Muskego HS

2KENNETH SCOTTWide Receiver6-3, 211, Jr.2VLFontana, Calif.Colony HS

50CLINT SHEPARDDefensive Line6-2, 260, So.SQWest Valley City, UtahSnow College

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UTAH: One of two leading contenders to start at nickel back … 4.44 40 speed.2012–Played in two games (Northern Colorado, Washington State) … le ered. 2011–Played on the scout teams. 2010–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: Made the all-league team three mes, including once as a fi rst-team selec on

and twice on the second team … Norco High (Calif.) co-captain … Norco was the 2006 C.I.F. and league champion … won three le ers in football.

PERSONAL: Son of Joseph Smith and Samantha Haskins … two sisters … enjoys snowmobiling … mass communica on major … full name is Joseph Jvon Smith … born Dec. 11, 1991 in El Paso, Texas.

YEAR G/GS UT AT TOT TFL INT PBU2011 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 02012 2/0 0 0 0 0 0 0Totals 2/0 0 0 0 0 0 0

UTAH: Signed and prac ced one season as a wide receiver before moving to linebacker in the spring of 2011.2012–Played in 12 games on special teams … two tackles. 2011–Redshirt … played for the baseball team in the spring.

HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team all-state as a senior ... two years honorable men on all-state ... Spanish Fork HS (Utah) Sophomore of the Year in 2008 ... also earned three le ers in baseball and basketball ... Spanish Fork won two state baseball championships (2009-10).

PERSONAL: Son of Brian and Shelly S ll ... two brothers and one sister ... enjoys camping and fi shing ... full name is Travis Brian S ll (pronounced steel) ... has not declared a major … born Dec. 11, 1992.

YEAR G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACK2012 12/0 0 2 2 0-0 0-0

UTAH: Enters fall camp as the second string place kicker.2012–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: All-league at Thousand Oaks HS (Calif.) … played in CIF Northern and Ventura County All-Star games … team captain … set a record for PATs in a game … played soccer on an Elite Academy team … par cipated in student government for three years.

PERSONAL: Son of Jess and Shari Sutcliff e … one sister … has not declared a major … born Oct. 5, 1993.

UTAH: Transfer walked on at Utah a er a season at Weber State.2012–Redshirt.

PRIOR TO UTAH: Played in seven games with one start as a true freshman at Weber State in 2011 … three recep ons for 26 yards … started against Portland State, making two catches for 17 yards … Big Sky Academic All-Conference … all-state at Woods Cross HS (Utah) … Region 6 Off ensive MVP … team MVP as a senior … set a record for most receiving yards in a season as a senior (1,030) … 12 touchdowns as a senior … team captain … also le ered in track.

PERSONAL: Son of David and Julie Taggart … has not declared a major … born April 20, 1993.

UTAH: Walked on to the team in the spring … has two years to play two.

PRIOR TO UTAH: Played at Snow College in 2012 … 23 total tackles and four pass breakups … Snow fi nished the year third in the NJCAA with a win in the Carrier Dome Bowl … used a redshirt season at Weber State in 2011 before transferring to Snow College … all-Sierra Valley Conference at Cosumnes Oaks HS (Calif.) ... 45 tackles, six pass breakups and four intercep ons as a senior … intercepted a pass in the fi rst four games of 2010 … team Defensive Back MVP … 36 tackles with nine pass breakups and one intercep on as a junior … also ran track.

PERSONAL: Son of Maurice and Cindy Talley … two sisters ... full name Maurice Namomo Talley, Jr. … has not declared a major … born Mar. 10, 1993.

UTAH: Enters fall camp as the No. 2 right guard … received a bachelor’s degree in economics in the spring and will begin work on a second undergraduate degree in the fall. 2012–Played in 11 games with two starts at right tackle (Northern Colorado, Utah State) … saw me on the line in four games and played on special teams in nine games … 180 plays in the 10 games that were graded (season fi nale against Colorado was not graded) … two cuts against Northern Colorado … two knockdowns vs. Utah State and Washington State. 2011–Played in six games on the line … season grade was 77% with 64 wins and 19 losses in 83 total plays … saw the most ac on against BYU, coming away with an 80% grade a er winning 53-of-66 plays. 2010–Played in 10 games, including four in which he lined up with the off ense … also played on special teams ... fi nished with 68 plays and a 79% grade (54 wins in 68 snaps) … 94% grade

20JOSEPH SMITHDefensive Back5-9, 189, Jr.1VLCorona, Calif.Norco HS

66JAMIE SUTCLIFFEKicker6-2, 184, Fr.RSThousand Oaks, Calif.Thousand Oaks HS

31DARCHON TAGGARTDefensive Back6-2, 197, So.RSSalt Lake CityWeber State

28MO TALLEYDefensive Back6-1, 178, So.JCElk Grove, Calif.Snow College

79PERCY TAUMOELAUOff ensive Line6-4, 310, Sr.3VLGlendale, UtahCottonwood HS

37TRAVIS STILLLinebacker6-1, 225, So.1VLSpanish Fork, UtahSpanish Fork HS




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against Colorado State, winning 15-of-16 plays ... pancake block vs. New Mexico. 2009–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-state … two- me fi rst-team all-region … le ered in football at Co onwood (Utah).

PERSONAL: Son of Ani Taumoelau and Line Palau … three brothers and fi ve sisters … cousin of former Utah defensive end David Rolf … cousin Pete Rolf played defensive end for Weber State … nephew of former Ute greats Jason, Doug, Jeff and Henry Kaufusi … earned a bachelor’s degree in economics in the spring of 2013 and is pursuing a second undergraduate degree … full name is Percy Lopa Taumoelau (pronounced Tao-moy-lau; which rhymes with ow-moy-ow) … nickname is Bot … born Oct. 30, 1990.

UTAH: Walk-on has moved from ght end to defensive end.2012–Played on the scout teams.2011–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: Le ered four years in football, baseball and basketball at Skyline HS (Utah) … Skyline won the 2005 Utah 5A state championship … captained the baseball team.

PERSONAL: Son of Mike and Tamie Taylor … father graduated from Utah … one brother and two sisters … brother Ryan le ered on Utah’s 2007 football team … served a mission in Brazil … has not declared a major … full name is Cameron Michael Taylor … born Sept. 19, 1989.

UTAH: A er an outstanding spring, he is scheduled to start at cornerback.2012–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-district in 2010 … Rivals.com four-star cornerback did not play in 2011 because he was older than the University Interscholas c League’s maximum age requirement … District “Newcomer of the Year” as a sophomore … ran for West Orange-Stark High’s (Texas) three- me 3A state track championship team (2009-11) … 2011 state 200-meter champion … 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams set state 3A record … 2011 MVP Super Gold in track.

PERSONAL: Son of Larnell Jr. and Valerie Thomas … both parents went to Lamar University where his father ran track … one brother and one sister … has not declared a major … full name is Jus n Tremaine Thomas … nickname is J.T. … born Sept. 15, 1991

UTAH: Has all-conference poten al … returns from injury to resume star ng at le guard.2012–Played and started in six games … missed six games with a knee injury … fi nished with 381 total plays, four pancakes, seven cuts and 12 knockdowns … season-high four knockdowns against USC … three knockdowns and two cuts against BYU.

2011–Played in all 13 games on special teams and appeared on the line in three games (BYU, UCLA and Colorado) … played 50 off ensive snaps with 36 ‘wins’ for a 72% grade … had a 78% grade in 40 plays against Colorado (31 wins). 2010–Played in all 13 games on special teams … also saw me on the off ense in fi ve games, recording 65 total plays as a lineman … highest grade was 69% against both Iowa State and Colorado State … one cut. 2009–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-state and all-conference off ensive and defensive lineman … won three le ers in football at Cheyenne High (Nevada).

PERSONAL: Son of Ailao and Doris Tofaeono … three brothers and three sisters … cousin of former Ute defensive tackle Kenape Eliapo and former San Jose State off ensive lineman Ailao Eliapo … other football-playing rela ves include Ma Toeaina, a defensive tackle who played fi ve seasons for the Chicago Bears, and former Oregon defensive tackle Simi Toeaina … sociology major … full name is Jeremiah Eneliko Tofaeono (pronounced to-fy-o-no) … born March 5, 1991 in East Palo Alto, Calif.

96CAMERON TAYLORDefensive End6-4, 275, So.SQSandy, UtahSkyline HS

12JUSTIN THOMASDefensive Back5-9, 173, Fr.RSOrange, TexasWest Orange-Stark HS

76JEREMIAH TOFAEONOOff ensive Line6-2, 320, Sr.3VLLas Vegas, Nev.Cheyenne HS

Off ensive lineman Percy Taumoelau has played in 27 games the past three seasons.

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UTAH: One of two star ng ght ends … signed with Utah in 2007, but fi rst went on an LDS church mission, enrolling in classes in January of 2010.2012–Played in nine games with one start (BYU) … four catches for 39 yards and a touchdown … TD was a 17-yard catch against BYU.2011–Played in three games (BYU, Washington and UCLA) … 12-yard catch against Washington … le ered. 2010–Played in nine games, missing three games with a knee injury … one tackle on special teams (vs. New Mexico) … le ered … Academic all-MWC.

HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team all-district as a senior in 2006 … Spring High School (Texas) team captain … won three le ers in football, two in track and one in basketball.

PERSONAL: Son of Kathy Barney and Lee Tonga … two sisters and one brother … brother-in-law Reno Mahe played for the Philadelphia Eagles … served a church mission in Las Vegas … sociology major … full name is Westlee James Tonga (pronounced wesley tawn-ga) … born July 29, 1988.

YEAR G/GS REC YDS AVG TD LONG2010 9/0 0 0 0 0 02011 3/0 1 12 12.0 0 122012 9/1 4 39 9.8 1 17Totals 21/1 5 51 10.2 1 17

UTAH: Walk-on worked as a Utah football manager in 2012 while comple ng eligibility requirements.

PRIOR TO UTAH: Played in 10 games in 2010 at West Los Angeles College, making 28 catches for 447 yards (16.0 average) with four touchdowns … also an all-conference track athlete, running the 110- and 400-meter hurdles … all-conference at Palisades HS (Calif.) … team captain.

PERSONAL: Son of Gino Towns and Tamecka Peterson … two sisters … is the fi rst person in his family to a end college … likes poetry … nicknamed Tango … will declare a major by fall semester and is leaning towards communica on … born July 17, 1991 in Los Angeles, Calif.

UTAH: Walk-on fi rst joined the team in 2009, redshir ng that season before leaving to serve an LDS church mission … had a very impressive spring camp and is one of fi ve tackles projected to see regular playing me.2009–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played on both the off ensive and defensive lines at East HS (Utah) … team captain … also par cipated in track.

PERSONAL: Son of Leilani Tu’ikolovatu … three brothers and three sisters … uncle is former Ute and NFL defensive lineman Sione Pouha … served a church mission in the Philippines … has not declared a major … name is Steve Tu’ikolovatu (pronounced tooey-kolo-va-too), but prefers the nickname Stevie … born June 28, 1991.

UTAH: Returned from an LDS church mission in me for spring camp … projected as the backup

right guard for fall … member of Utah’s 2008 signing class.2009–Played in all 13 games mostly on special teams … played 11 snaps on off ense with one cut and one pancake.2008–Redshirt … made the Athle c Director’s Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: 2007 All-American … two- me all-state and three- me all-conference … No. 34 ranked prep off ensive guard prospect in the na on and the No. 4 player at any posi on in the state of Utah according to scout.com … Bingham High (Utah) team captain as a junior and senior … le ered four years … Bingham won three region tles and the 2006 state championship … honor roll student … sophomore class offi cer.

PERSONAL: Son of Gauula and Wilma Tuimauga … two sisters … fi rst person in his family to go to college … served a church mission in Minnesota … economics major … name is pronounced too-ee-maun (rhymes with down)-ga … born Sept. 30, 1990 in Long Beach, Calif.

80WESTLEE TONGATight End6-4, 252, Sr.3VLSpring, TexasSpring HS

26TANQUERAY TOWNSWide Receiver5-10, 160, Jr.JCLos Angeles, Calif.West L.A. College

97STEVIE TU’IKOLOVATUDefensive Tackle6-1, 320, Fr.RSSalt Lake CityEast HS

67DEREK TUIMAUGAOff ensive Line6-4, 320, So.1VLSouth Jordan, UtahBingham HS

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UTAH: One of three players who could start at nose tackle, he will spend a lot of me on the fi eld.2012–Played in three games … two tackles. 2011–Played in 10 games … six total tackles. 2010–Par cipated on the scout teams. 2009–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: All-state … Dallas Morning News and Star Telegram Super Defense … district Player of the Year … fi rst-team all-district two years … Trinity High (Texas) team captain … 83 tackles, 10 TFL, 12 sacks and seven forced fumbles as a senior in 2008 … 78 tackles, fi ve TFL, seven sacks and three forced fumbles in 2007 … Trinity was the 2007 conference champion.

PERSONAL: Son of Lomanipau and Seini Tuipulotu … one of 10 children (four brothers and fi ve sisters) … married (Jessica) and expec ng a boy in June … enjoys playing rugby and volleyball … sociology major … full name is Siosaia Lau Tuipulotu (pronounced too-ee-poo-lo-too) … born Aug. 3, 1990 in American Samoa.

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UTAH: Walked on to the team on the spring and established himself as the No. 2 punter … has three years to play two.

PRIOR TO UTAH: NJCAA second-team All-American for Snow College in 2011 … fi rst-team all-WSFL … 41 punts for 1,672 yards as a junior (40.8 average) … seven punts inside the 20-yard line … 38 punts for 1,574 yards (41.4) as a freshman in 2008 … Nov. 5, 2008 NJCAA Player

of the Week … helped lead Snow to a win in the Carrier Dome Bowl (2012) and played in the na onal championship game in 2008 … played his prep football at East HS (Utah) … also a team captain in track.

PERSONAL: Son of Joel and Kathy Van Orden ... three brothers … married to the former Heather Hillam … Heather played soccer at Westminster College … will declare a major by fall, possibly in exercise and sport science … full name Christopher Joel Van Orden … served a church mission in Australia … born Oct. 16, 1989.

UTAH: Co-starter at nickel back entering fall camp… contributed on special teams and backed up at safety in his fi rst three seasons. 2012–Played in 10 games with one start (Arizona) … nine total tackles … two tackles against Washington State, Arizona and Colorado. 2011–Played in 11 games with one start at free safety (vs. BYU) … 11 total tackles … four tackles included a tackle for loss and a fumble recovery against BYU … fi ve tackles vs. Montana State.

2010–Played in 12 games on special teams … eight total tackles … two tackles against both Iowa State and Colorado State … le ered … Academic all-MWC.

HIGH SCHOOL: 2009 District 18 4A Defensive Player of the Year … 2008 District 18 4A Newcomer of the Year … 2009 all-valley … linebacker also played running back … 130 tackles with 38 TFL as a senior … Brenham High (Texas) played in the 2009 state championship game.

PERSONAL: Son of Michael Anderson and Lashundra Walker … one brother and two sisters … cousin Limas Sweed played for the Pi sburgh Steelers … enjoys riding horses and owns a Tennessee Walker … sociology major … full name is Michael Charles Walker … born May 15, 1992.

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UTAH: Walk-on is in his second season on the team. 2012–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two- me all-region at Skyline HS (Utah) … also played basketball.

PERSONAL: Son of David and Kirs n Weixler … three sisters ... served a church mission in Germany … is half German … has not declared a major … full name is David Heinz Weixler … born Oct. 15, 1990.

58LT TUIPULOTUDefensive Tackle6-1, 305, Sr.2VLEuless, TexasTrinity HS

56CHRIS VAN ORDENPunter 6-1, 215, Jr.JCSalt Lake CitySnow College

15MICHAEL WALKERDefensive Back5-9, 182, Sr.3VLBrenham, TexasBrenham HS

90DAVE WEIXLERDefensive Tackle6-3, 295, Fr.RSSalt Lake CitySkyline HS

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UTAH: A er star ng at linebacker as a freshman, he is designated as the co-starter at both defensive end posi ons on the pre-fall depth chart … 4.58 40 speed is fastest of the defensive ends … signed with the Utes in 2009 before leaving on an LDS church mission.2012–Played in nine games with six starts at middle linebacker … missed the BYU and Arizona State games with a knee injury … fi nished with 35 tackles, 2.5 TFL and one sack … two forced fumbles … season-high eight tackles against Washington included an assisted TFL … six tackles and a forced fumble against Colorado … three tackles, one sack and a pass breakup vs. Washington State … fi ve tackles included a TFL against Arizona … forced a fumble against Cal. 2011–Redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: All-state and all-valley in 2008 at Timpview HS ... le ered two years in football and two years in baseball ... Timpview High (Utah) won three state championships (2006, ‘07, ‘08) ... honor roll all four years.

PERSONAL: Son of Cary and Lynita Whi ngham ... father played for BYU and the L.A. Rams (1987) ... mother also a ended BYU ... twin brother Trevor ... nephew of Utah head coach Kyle Whi ngham ... served a church mission in Columbia, S.C. … enjoys water sports and snowboarding ... exercise and sport science major … full name is Jason Romney Whi ngham ... born Oct. 30, 1990.


UTAH: A walk-on his fi rst two seasons, he was awarded a scholarship in the spring … played fullback last season but is now one of four running backs compe ng for carries … had an outstanding spring camp. 2012–Played in 12 games, mostly on special teams … started at fullback against Washington State … seven carries for 37 yards (all against Washington State) … also had nine catches for 83 yards with one touchdown … fi ve catches for 49 yards included a 2-yard touchdown grab against Arizona State.

2011–Played in 13 games, mostly on special teams … started at fullback against Washington … 4-yard recep on against BYU … 11 tackles and a TFL on special teams. 2010–Redshirt.

PRIOR TO UTAH: Played in seven games as a true freshman at Southern Utah in 2009 … did not rush the ball, but had fi ve recep ons for 27 yards with a long of 17 yards … fi rst-team all-state and all-region running back as a senior at Layton HS (Utah) … 145 carries for 998 yards with 13 touchdowns as a senior … also had 300 receiving yards and made 22 tackles with fi ve sacks in 2008 … Layton High team captain … Layton won conference tles in 2007 and 2008, and was the Utah 5A state runner-up in 2007 … earned three le ers in baseball and two in basketball … second-team all-state baseball player was the 2008 Davis County All-Around Athlete of the Year … honor roll.

PERSONAL: Son of David and Sene Williams … two brothers … married (Kiana) with a son Kalé … communica on major … full name is Karl David Williams … born July 17, 1990.

YEAR G/GS RUSH YDS AVG TD LONG2011 13/1 0 0 0.0 0 02012 12/1 7 37 5.3 0 16Totals 25/2 7 37 5.3 0 16

UTAH: Projected starter took the reins midway through his freshman season … became the fourth Ute true freshman to start at quarterback since the NCAA restored freshman eligibility in 1972 … graduated from high school early and enrolled at Utah spring semester of 2012 … has added 30 pounds to his frame since high school … mobile at 6’6”, 240 pounds, he has good passing and running skills.2012–True freshman played in all 12 games and started the last seven … 3-4 as the starter … of three Utes to start at QB, he was the only one to play in all 12 games … completed 128-of-204 passes (62.7%) for 1,311 yards and seven touchdowns (6 intercep ons) … also rushed 64 mes for 40 yards and four touchdowns (second

on the team) … two 200-yard passing games … got his fi rst career start at UCLA and completed 23-33 passes for 220 yards, rushed 11 mes

53JASON WHITTINGHAM Defensive End6-2, 240, So.1VLProvo, UtahTimpview HS

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38KARL WILLIAMSRunning Back6-0, 243, Sr.2VLLayton, UtahSouthern Utah

7TRAVIS WILSONQuarterback6-6, 240, So.1VLSan Clemente, Calif.San Clemente HS

Jason Whi ngham is a co-starter at defensive end a er star ng at middle linebacker in 2012.

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for 10 yards and made a 22-yard recep on … passed for a season-high 311 yards against Arizona, comple ng 28-of-40 passes with two touchdowns and no intercep ons … misfi red on just four throws against Washington State, comple ng 17-of-21 passes for 171 yards and two touchdowns.

HIGH SCHOOL: Rated the 11th-best overall quarterback by Rivals.com and 17th by Scout.com … 2011 All-Orange County and All-South Coast League … 21-5 as the star ng quarterback for San Clemente High (Calif.) … set school career records for passing yards (4,320) and total off ense (5,244) … 36 career touchdown passes and 13 career rushing TDs … completed 62% of his passes in high school … rushed for 924 yards … his senior year, he passed for 2,289 yards and 24 touchdowns and rushed for 467 yards and nine TDs … San Clemente made the CIF-SS Pac-5 Championship game and fi nished with a 12-2 record, a No. 4 state and No. 17 na onal ranking in 2011 … as a junior in 2010, he passed for 2,031 yards and 12 touchdowns, and rushed for 457 yards and four touchdowns … also started for the league championship volleyball team in 2010 … three le ers in football and two in volleyball … Na onal Football Founda on Orange County Scholar-Athlete Award.

PERSONAL: Son of Tim and JoMarie Wilson … both parents graduated from San Diego State where his father played football and his mother played so ball … one brother and one sister … enjoys beach volleyball and surfi ng … he is one quarter Japanese (through his grandmother on his father’s side) … has not declared a major … full name is Travis James Wilson … born Dec. 14, 1993.

YEAR G/GS COM ATT INT PCT YDS TD LONG2012 12/7 128 204 6 .627 1311 7 42

UTAH: A ended school part- me in the fall of 2012 but did not play football … joined the team in the spring of 2013.

HIGH SCHOOL: Kicked four fi eld goals and 34 PATs as a senior at Skyline HS (Utah) … made four fi eld goals and 36 PATs as a junior … also played soccer.

PERSONAL: Son of James and Amanda Yapias … three brothers … plays guitar and ukulele … na onality is Peruvian, Greek and Scandinavian … has not declared a major … name is pronounced Isaac yap-ee-us ... born May 28, 1994.

UTAH: Favorite to start at running back … powerful downhill runner is hard to bring down.2012–Played in eight games, missing three late in the season (Washington State, Washington, Arizona) with an ankle injury, before returning for the season fi nale vs. Colorado … team’s second-leading rusher had 60 carries for 273 yards (4.6 average) and three touchdowns … led the Utes against Arizona State with 13 rushes for 86 yards … 10 carries for 52 yards vs. Oregon State and 11 rushes for 51 yards and a touchdown against Cal.

PRIOR TO UTAH: 2010 Southern Conference Off ensive Player of the Year for Fullerton College … missed most of 2011 with a knee injury … MVP of the 2010 Empire Bowl and the 2010 Key to the County game vs. Santa Ana College … rushed for 1,435 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2010, averaging 130.5 yards per game and 6.3 yards per carry … all-state, all-district and Parish MVP for Dutchtown High School in Geismar, La … his senior year he rushed for over 1,400 yards even while sharing me with Eddie Lacy—the second-leading rusher for Alabama’s 2011 na onal champion team.

PERSONAL: Son of Gloria Brown … mother taught fi h grade for 30 years before re ring … three sisters (one deceased) … sociology major … born Oct. 13, 1990.

YEAR G/GS RUSH YDS AVG TD LONG2012 8/0 60 273 4.6 3 32

57IZIC YAPIASKicker6-2, 200, Fr.HSSalt Lake CitySkyline HS

13KELVIN YORKRunning Back5-11, 220, Sr.1VLPrairieville, La.Fullerton College

Quarterback Travis Wilson started the fi nal seven games last season as a true freshman.

Senior Kelvin York is the favorite to take over as the starter at running back.


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Golden West League 2012 Defensive Player of the Year … all-CIF Southern Sec on Southern Division defender … also played ght end and took some snaps at quarterback for Westminster High (Calif.) … six touchdown catches in 2011 … Westminster won the 2012 Golden West League championship … football and basketball team captain as a senior … scored 32 points against Corona High as a senior … averaged 16.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game as a senior and 12.2 points and 5.0 rebounds his junior season … also played volleyball … son of Nofotolunoa and Joann Aiava … father played football and mother played volleyball at Golden West College … two brothers and four sisters … last name is pronounced i-yah-vah … born May 9, 1995.

Signed with Washington State out of high school in 2009 … has three years to play two … fi rst-team all-Valley Conference … rushed for 1,472 yards and 15 touchdowns and also had nine recep ons for 58 yards and two touchdowns in 2012 … kickoff returns of 95 and 94 yards, both for touchdowns … three kickoff returns for 164 yards (54.7 average) and a touchdown against Santa Rosa … 22 carries for 282 yards (12.8 average) and fi ve touchdowns vs. Monterey … rushed for 793 yards (7.93 average, 79.3 yards per game) and 12 touchdowns as a freshman at American River … also caught 10 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown, and ran back 10 kickoff s for 348 yards and a touchdown (long of 90) in 2011 … American River played in the 2012 Northern California Football Associa on championship game … as a senior at Grant Union High (Calif.) in 2009, he rushed for 2,884 yards and 45 touchdowns … won U.S. Air Force Na onal Player of the Week … 2009 fi rst-team MaxPreps All-State Division I ... NorCalPreps.com Division I Player of the Year ... second-team CalHiSports.com all-state ... Sacramento Bee all-Metro in 2008 and 2009 ... led Grant High to the 2008 CIF State Open Division state tle, leading the team in rushing yards (1,850) and touchdowns (36) … son of Ronnie and Francis Booker … born May 27, 1992.

Has two years to play two … originally signed with Cal, redshir ng in 2010 as a highly-ranked wide receiver … transferred to L.A. Southwest College, where he played safety … 2011 and 2012 SCFA fi rst-team all-conference safety … L.A. Southwest’s leading defender as a sophomore in 2012 had 62 tackles (3 TFL), three intercep ons, four pass breakups and a forced fumble … 32 tackles (3 TFL, 1 sack), two intercep ons, four pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 2011 … four-star receiver by both Rivals and Scout as a prep player at Santee HS (Calif.) … SuperPrep All-Far West team ... Southern League Defensive Player of the Year … fi rst-team all-city (L.A.) in 2008 and 2009 ... as a senior in 2009, he had 42 recep ons for 1,117 yards and eight touchdowns, while also contribu ng 84 tackles, two intercep ons and four forced fumbles ... his junior season, he fi nished with 28 recep ons for 833 yards and 11 TDs, 119 tackles, fi ve fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles ... also le ered in basketball and track … placed third in the state in the 200-meter dash and fourth in the 100 meters as a junior … won the Los Angeles City tle in the 200 and placed second in the 100 as

a senior ... clocked a 10.61-second 100 meters and had 200 me of 21.21 seconds, which was the second-fastest me in California in 2009 ... made the honor roll his senior year … son of the late Hilbert Carter and Rosalind Wright … three siblings … brother Trae Jackson played football at San Jose State and brother Tim Carter played football at Alcorn State … full name is Tevin D. Carter ... born Sept. 13, 1992.

Associated Press Class 5A second-team all-state as a senior in 2012 … fi rst-team all-district … Houston Chronicle fi rst-team all-Greater Houston and Top 100 Recruit … Touchdown Club Defensive Player of the Year fi nalist … 19 tackles (2 TFL), two intercep ons, two pass breakups and a forced fumble in 2012 … led Westside High to the playoff s in 2011 and 2012 … son of Hipolito Corporan and India Rice …

father is a fourth-genera on farmer … one sister … name is pronounced hippo-lee-toe cor-por-ahn … born Sept. 28, 1993.

Los Angeles Times and The Wave all-area … Los Angeles City Sec on Defensive Player of the Year … 2012 Coliseum League Player of the Year … had eight intercep ons his senior season while playing wide receiver and cornerback at Crenshaw High (Calif.) … team captain … as a junior in 2011, he had 33 recep ons for 586 yards (17.8 average) and four touchdowns, rushed nine mes for 110 yards (12.2 average), had 25 tackles and three pass breakups and averaged 29.8 yards on fi ve punt returns … Crenshaw won the 2012 L.A. City League tle in 2010 and went 12-2 in 2012 … son of De’Wayne Coleman and Meka Stokes … born Dec. 13, 1994.

Has two years to play two … 2012 fi rst-team all-conference defensive tackle and Golden West College team captain … 22 tackles, four tackles for loss and two sacks in seven games his sophomore season … played both off ensive and defensive line for Fountain Valley HS (Calif.) … fi rst-team all-Sunset League in 2009 … played in the North-South All-Star Game in July 2010 … son of Salesa Ianu and Debbie Ianu … three brothers … cousin Mike Iupa plays for the San Francisco 49ers … full name is Ulisese Misili Ianu … name is pronounced seh-seh ee-ah-new … born Aug. 12, 1990 in American Samoa.

NEWCOMER PROFILES

MYRON AIAVADefensive Tackle6-5, 285, Fr.HSWestminster, Calif.Westminster HS

DEVONTAE BOOKERRunning Back5-11, 205, Jr.JCSacramento, Calif.American River College

TEVIN CARTERDefensive Back6-1, 213, Jr.JCLos Angeles, Calif.L.A. Southwest College DOMINIQUE HATFIELD

Wide Receiver5-10, 160, Fr.HSLos Angeles, Calif.Crenshaw HS

HIPOLITO CORPORANDefensive Back6-1, 172, Fr.HSHouston, TexasWestside HS

57SESE IANUDefensive Tackle6-2, 305, Jr.JCHuntington Beach, Calif.Golden West College




NEWCOMER PROFILES

Has three years to play two … four star recruit by Rivals … fi rst-team NCFA all-Mid-Empire Conference in 2012 … ranked second in the conference in receiving yards (1,014) on 60 recep ons, and led the league in touchdown catches (15) in 2012 … fi ve catches for 95 yards for Diablo Valley College in 2012 East Bay Bowl win over Laney College … DVC team captain … as a freshman, he had 32 recep ons for 411 yards and six touchdowns … played football and basketball at Angelo Rodriguez High (Calif.) … second-team all-county in football in 2009 … 2009-10 honorable men on all-Solano County Athle c Conference in basketball … son of Andre Sr. and Rhonda Lewis … father is a music producer and community ac vist in the San Francisco area … three sisters and one brother … brother, Steve Johnson, is a receiver for the Buff alo Bills … full name is Andre Lewis Jr. … nickname is Dre … born July 15, 1992.

Broke Ma Barkley’s Orange County record for single-season passing yards as a junior in 2011, comple ng 327-of-527 passes for 4,219 yards and 41 touchdowns (8 intercep ons) … 9,449 career passing yards ranks second in Orange County history behind Barkley’s 9,471 yards ... set the Orange County single-game passing mark with 613 yards (44-of-58) against Valhalla HS in 2012 … also had seven TD passes in that game … as a senior in 2012, he completed 65% of his pass a empts (319-of-490) for 4,062 yards and 41 TDs (10 intercep ons) … including his sophomore season, when he passed for 1,168 yards and six touchdowns, his career totals were 9,449 yards and 88 touchdowns to just 26 intercep ons … 2011 Orange County Off ensive Player of the Year, CIF Southwest division co-Off ensive Player of the Year and Sky View League MVP … 2011 fi rst-team Max Preps California Division II all-state and Cal Hi Sports

fi rst-team all-state underclassman ... 2012 second-team Max Preps California Division I all-state ... 2012 Rivals.com all-Southern sec on fi rst team … fi rst-team all-Orange County as a junior and senior … earned three le ers in football at El Toro HS and was a two-year team captain … son of Steve and Pa y Manning … both parents are San Diego State graduates … two brothers and one sister … brother Chris plays baseball at Valparaiso University … born Sept. 11, 1994.

2012 19-5A all-district co-Off ensive MVP and fi rst-team running back … 2011 second-team 19-5A all-district running back and return specialist … 2010 honorable men on 19-5A all-district running back … as a senior in 2012, he rushed 217 mes for 1,768 yards (8.1 average, 176.8 yards per game) and 21 touchdowns … also had nine recep ons for 80 yards and averaged 35.7 yards on nine kickoff returns … had four 200-yard games his senior season, including 285 yards and four TDs vs. Cypress Springs HS, and 270 yards and two TDs vs. Tomball HS … 176 yards and fi ve rushing TDs vs. Katy Taylor HS … also returned a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown in Katy Taylor High game … le ered four years in football and track … Mayde Creek HS (Texas) team captain … at 5’9”, he can dunk a basketball … son of Troy, Sr. and Carol McCormick … two brothers and three sisters … full name is Troy Anthony McCormick, Jr. … born Jan. 13, 1995 in New Orleans.

First-team 4A all-state (Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News) … fi rst-team all-region 6 … 49 tackles, six sacks, one intercep on his senior year … also plays basketball, averaging 8.1 points per game as a junior … son of Filipo Mokofi si, Sr. and Maria Tonga … father was an all-Western Athle c Conference linebacker for Utah, where he le ered from 1982-85 ... name is pronounced fi ll-ee-po moko-fee-see … born Mar. 26, 1995.

Member of Utah’s 2012 signing class just joined the team in January of 2013 … status going into fall camp is walk-on … fi rst-team all-state … selected to play in the Interna onal Bowl on Feb. 1 (signing day) in Aus n, Texas, for the 2012 U.S. Under-19 Na onal Team, assembled by USA Football … played in the inaugural U.S. Marine Corps Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl on Jan. 3, 2012 … 78 tackles and seven sacks his senior season … Westlake High (Utah) team captain … son of Tevita and Carey Ofahengaue … father played for BYU from 1997-2000 and was the 2001 Mr. Irrelevant (the 246th dra pick in 2001 by the Arizona Cardinals, he later tried out with Jacksonville) … has two brothers and four sisters … uncle is Utah defensive coordinator Kalani Sitake … has not declared a major … name is pronounced mo-ah-na oh-fah-hang-ow-way … born Sept. 16, 1993 in Hau’ula, Hawaii.

Played in the Semper Fi All-American Bowl … missed fi ve games his senior season with an ankle injury, fi nishing with 18 catches for 285 yards and two touchdowns … best season was in 2011, when he fi nished with 31 recep ons for 472 yards (15.2 average) and six touchdowns … also rushed four mes for 89 yards and two touchdowns as a junior … his sophomore season, he had 17 catches for 217 yards (15.9 average) and four TDs … 66 career recep ons for 974 yards and 12 TDs … son of Derrick Shepherd and Carrel Lewis … fi ve brothers and two sisters … name is pronounced ex-zay-vee-er … born June 16, 1995.

88ANDRE LEWISWide Receiver6-3, 210, Jr.JCFairfi eld, Calif.Diablo Valley College

17CONNER MANNINGQuarterback6-1, 205, Fr.HSLake Forest, Calif.El Toro HS

TROY MCCORMICKRunning Back5-9, 165, Fr.HSKaty, TexasMayde Creek HS

FILIPO MOKOFISIDefensive End6-3, 235, Fr.HSWoods Cross, UtahWoods Cross HS

51MOANA OFAHENGAUEDefensive Line6-3, 235, Fr.HSSaratoga Springs, UtahWestlake HS

X’AVIER SHEPHERDWide Receiver5-10, 170, Fr.HSLakewood, Calif.Lakewood HS


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2012 Star-Telegram Super Team second-team defense … fi rst-team all-district in 2011 and 2012 … other awards as a senior included Oldcoachrivals.com 5A second-team all-state, Whataburger All-North Texas Team and Tarrant County Terrifi c 25 … 56 tackles, 3 sacks, 8 TFL in 2012 … helped Trinity High to the area championship … won four le ers in football, three in track and two in basketball … also plays volleyball … son of Motukia and Tamasita Tevi … two brothers and fi ve sisters … likes to sing … full name is Samiuela Tevi (pronounced Tevv-ee) … born Nov. 15, 1994.

2012 fi rst-team all-District 21-5A … Houston Chronicle Top 100 Recruit … passed for 849 yards and six touchdowns, and rushed for 734 yards on 92 carries (7.98 average) and 10 touchdowns as a senior … averaged 106.1 passing yards and 91.8 rushing yards per game in 2012 … 656 passing yards and 576 rushing yards his junior year … team captain led North Shore High to the 2012 Region 3 fi nal … also le ered three years in track … made the Texas High School all-state academic second team and all-region academic fi rst team … honor society … son of Bobby and Alicia Thomas … one brother … enjoys drawing … full name is Micah Reshawn Thomas … name is pronounced mike-uh … born Oct. 25, 1994.

First-team 2012 6-5A all-district … named to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Super Team (fi rst team) and the Tarrant County Terrifi c 25 … as a senior, he allowed zero sacks, had 42 pancakes and 117 knockdowns … Trinity HS went 7-0 in league play in 2012 and won the District 6-5A championship … son of Salesi Uhatafe, Sr. and Paea Latu … only child … fi rst cousin Jon Halapio is an off ensive lineman at Florida … full name is Salesi Siaosi-Lopukaitamaki Uhatafe (pronounced sah-less-ee oo-ha-tah-feh) … nickname is Leka (pronounced lekka) … born Oct. 25, 1994.

2012 District 6-5A Defensive Player of the Year and fi rst-team all-district … Star-Telegram Super Team fi rst-team defense … Dallas Morning News second-team all-area … Oldcoachrivals.com 5A fi rst-team all-state … 2012 Tarrant County Terrifi c 25 … 72 tackles, 7 sacks and 13 tackles for loss his senior season … helped Trinity High to the area championship … son of Sam and Sela Vaenuku … father played football and basketball at Ricks College … three brothers and four sisters … enjoys ac ng and singing … full name is Gaius Keio Taylor Vaenoku … name is pronounced kay-o vy-new-koo … born Dec. 26, 1994.

All-Northwest League co-Off ensive MVP in 2012 … All-Nevada Football team … beat nearly 1,300 other recruits in April 2012 by recording the highest score at the Nike Football SPARQ Combine in Long Beach, Calif., where he had the top 40-yard dash me (4.43 seconds) and ver cal jump (39.4 inches) … 154 carries for 1,213 yards (7.88 average) and 19 rushing touchdowns (20 total) as a senior at Durango HS (Nev.) … 113 yards on 12 carries, including an 80-yard TD, in the quarterfi nals of the 2012 Division I Sunset Region playoff s … 259 yards and four touchdowns in a win over Sierra Vista High … 163 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Spring Valley High … as a junior in 2011, he was eligible to play in only the last three games of the season for Durango a er transferring from Bishop Gorman High … rushed for 237 yards and two touchdowns against Sierra Vista, scored twice against Pahrump Valley and returned a kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown against Desert Oasis in 2011 … played in four games as a sophomore at Bishop Gorman in 2010 before transferring … also ran track … son of Vincent and Tammera Williams … one sister and one brother … born Aug. 10, 1995.

Houston Chronicle Top 100 Recruit … fi rst-team all-district as a senior and second-team as a junior … rushed 149 mes for 1,140 yards and 10 touchdowns last fall … state 5A 400 meter champion as a senior ran a 46.8, which was the fourth-fastest prep me in the na on in 2013 … state 400 meter runner-up as a junior … 5A Region III 400 meter champion in 2011 and 2012 … qualifi ed for state twice in the 400 meters and also with Nimitz High’s 1600 meter relay team … son of LaChanda Malone and (stepfather) Carlos Malone … brother Selvin Young played for Texas and in the NFL for the Denver Broncos … enjoys drawing … name is pronounced dray-vee-ahn … born Dec. 18, 1993.

KEIO VAENUKUDefensive Tackle6-5, 290, Fr.HSEuless, TexasTrinity HS

32SAM TEVIDefensive Tackle6-5, 295, Fr.HSEuless, TexasTrinity HS

MICAH THOMASQuarterback6-0, 178, Fr.HSHouston, TexasNorth Shore HS

74SALESI UHATAFEOff ensive Tackle6-4, 319, Fr.HSEuless, TexasTrinity HS

MARCUS WILLIAMSRunning Back5-11, 212, Fr.HSLas Vegas, Nev.Durango HS

DRE’VIAN YOUNGRunning Back5-9, 171, Fr.HSHouston, TexasNimitz HS

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