High school football: Deseret News 2023 5A all-state team
Note: The Deseret News all-state teams are based on coaches votes from a list of nominated players from each team.
5A Player of the Year
Helaman Casuga, Timpview, QB, So.
Led T-Birds to 5A state title, 4,145 passing yards, 34 TDs.
5A First Team
QB: Isaiah Su’esu’e, West, Sr. — 3,461 yards, 24 TDs, 346.1 ypg.
TB: Tevita Valeti, Springville, Sr. — 286 carries, 1,809 yards, 31 TDs.
FB: Dax Sumko, Box Elder, Sr. — 1,896 yards, 23 total TDs.
WR: Tei Nacua, Timpview, Sr. — 974 yards, nine TDs.
WR: Dominic Overby, West Jordan, Sr. — 67 rec., 1,140 yards, 11 TDs.
WR: Jojo Hyer, Wasatch, Jr. — 1,133 yards, 12 TDs.
TE: Roger Saleapaga, Orem, Sr. — 40 rec., 593 yards, three TDs.
OT: Leni Lapuaho, Alta, Sr. — Never gave up a sack, two-way starter.
OT: London Wood, Bountiful, Sr. — Anchored O-line of 2,241-yard rushing team.
OG: Jonah Suliafu, Woods Cross, Sr. — 49 KD blocks, two-way starter.
OG: Lawyer Atuaia, Timpview, Jr. — Pulling guard on state title team.
C: Dallin Johnson, Springville, Sr. — Key to 3,000-yard rushing team.
DE: Siosefa Brown, Highland, Sr. — Disruptive edge rusher.
DE: Kinilau Fonohema, Springville, Sr. — 88 tackles, 10 hurries, 18 TFL, 13 sacks.
DT: Papa Matelau, East, Sr. — 100 tackles, 22 TFL, 22 sacks, 10 hurries.
DT: Easton Adamson, Brighton, Sr. — 53 tackles, 22 TFL, 11 sacks, 10 hurries.
MLB: Brigham Morrison, Bountiful, Sr. — 158 tackles, 14 TFL, six sacks.
MLB: Taani Makasini, Timpview, Jr. — 139 tackles, three INTs
OLB: Ryan Talo, Kearns, Sr. — 88 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 15 TFL, four FF.
OLB: Weston Olsen, Olympus, Sr. — 101 tackles, five sacks.
CB: James Schlendorf, Olympus, Jr. — 69 tackles, six INTs.
CB: Abe Jager, Alta, Jr. — Shutdown corner.
S: Faletau Satuala, Bountiful, Sr. — 86 tackles, six INTs, two def. TDs.
S: Luke Bryant, Olympus, Sr. — 48 tackles, two INTs, two def. TDs.
PK: Ashton Southam, Wasatch, Sr. — six FGs, 33 PATs.
P: Fisher Brown, Wasatch, Sr. — 33 total punts, seven inside 20, long 65.
ATH: Quezon Villa, Timpview, Sr. — 1,464 all-purpose yards, nine TDs.
5A Second Team
QB: Carson Su’esu’e, Granger, Sr.
TB: Siaki Fekitoa, Bountiful, So.
TB: Mack Hixson, Orem, Sr.
WR: Landon Figueroa, Granger, Sr.
WR: Chachi Pan, West, Jr.
WR: Nash Matheson, Brighton, Sr.
TE: Myles Peters, Brighton, Sr.
OT: Nuku Mafi, West, Sr.
OT: Clarence Pututau, Woods Cross, Sr.
OG: Marley Filiaga, Timpview, Sr.
OG: Roman Torrey, Box Elder, Jr.
C: Xavier Bobo Bradley, West Jordan, Jr.
DE: Maxx Johnson, Roy, Sr.
DE: Kavika Bringhurst, Maple Mountain, Sr.
DT: Caleb Norris, Bountiful, Jr.
DT: Vaka Patetefa, Granger, Sr.
MLB: Miles Morgan, Brighton, Sr.
MLB: Cash Henderson, Woods Cross, Sr.
OLB: Jacob Brooks, Bountiful, Sr.
OLB: Nate Sheets, Olympus, Jr.
CB: Dimitri Lovio, West Jordan, Sr.
CB: Siale Ofa, Brighton, Sr.
S: Nathan Pugsley, Box Elder, Sr.
S: Jake Viers, Roy, Jr.
PK: Asher Gubler, Olympus, Jr.
P: Colby Frokjer, Roy, Jr.
ATH: Daren Tovey, Viewmont, Sr.
5A Honorable Mention
QB: Jack Johnson, Brighton, Sr.
QB: Emerson Geilman, Bountiful, Jr.
TB: Carter Bucad, Wasatch, Sr.
TB: Kelvan Malepeai, West, Sr.
FB: Jordan Tu’uao, Granger, Sr.
WR: Ty Seagle, Olympus, Sr.
WR: Jaxon Fresques, Northridge, Jr.
WR: Asher Young, Orem, Sr.
TE: Cayden Anderson, Box Elder, Sr.
OT: Izaiah Henshilwood, Timpview, Jr.
OT: Ray Tongolei, Kearns, Sr.
OG: Gabe Ofisa, Alta, Sr.
OG: Cooper Thacker, Wasatch, Sr.
C: Brian Bushman, Bountiful, Jr.
DE: Jaxon Harris, West Jordan, Sr.
DE: Alijah Levao, Kearns, Jr.
DT: Kymani Falepapalangi, Kearns, Sr.
DT: Sam Tuai, East, Sr.
MLB: Foti Vaenuku, West, Sr.
MLB: Zach Smith, Northridge, Sr.
OLB: Peizge Mailei, Alta, Sr.
OLB: Davin Tisi Valeti, Springville, Sr.
CB: Vili Fano, Maple Mountain, Sr.
CB: Soni Tu’ua, Timpview, Sr.
S: Luke Nadauld, Springville, Sr.
S: Britton Tidwell, Bountiful, Jr.
PK: Drake Fletcher, Brighton, Sr.
P: Lukas Franks, Springville, Sr.
ATH: Skyler Armenta, Cyprus, Sr.
ATH: Damon Rodriguez, Box Elder, Sr.
