Utah has never been mentioned with California, Texas and Florida for producing college football talent, although a survey a few years ago noted that Utah put out more Division I players -- per capita -- than any of those states. With fewer than 2 million people and five Division I or Division I-AA football programs within its borders, Utah holds its own among state's with similar populations.

However, the state is known for producing linemen -- not skill position players.

That's why it will be interesting to see how the two Utah teams do at a 7-on-7 passing tournament next week in Las Vegas. With 99 percent of the top seniors having already signed with college programs, the New Level Athletics skills camp at UNLV's practice facilities is for the top juniors in the country who are not linemen.

Almost all the states in the West will be represented at the UNLV gathering, and Utah has put together two of the 18-20 teams expected to attend. Although the athletes arrive on March 15, the tournament itself is on March 16.

Bingham coach Dave Peck and Timpview assistant coach Chad Van Orden have chosen one team, while Alta coach Les Hamilton and Logan coach Mike Favero have put together the other Utah team.

"As far as I know, it is the first time we've ever put together a group of kids like this," Peck said. "It will be a real good chance for our Utah kids to get their names out there and show what they can do against some of the best recruits in the country."

For instance, Peck has heard that at least seven players who have already been offered by USC will be among the three California teams at the camp. Washington, Oregon, Arizona and Nevada will also be represented.

Each Utah team will have offensive and defensive units, and a few backups, so each team will include 19 or 20 guys.

UHSAA rules prohibit coaches from coaching more than two of their players at the same time, so the Peck/Van Orden team will only have two Bingham guys and two Timpview guys. Those guys are receiver Mike Edmunds and tight end Remington Peck for Bingham and safety Craig Bills (who has committed to BYU) and receiver Travis Van Leeuwen for Timpview.

Peck said Timpview running back Levi Te'o, Bingham receiver Matt Green, Timpview safety Chris Badger and Bingham linebacker L.T. Filiaga will play for the Hamilton/Favero team.

Two players who were chosen to compete, Snow Canyon running back Adam Timo and Pine View safety Justin Ence, withdrew when they learned part of the camp was on Sunday, Peck said, adding that he "totally respects" their decision. While some states had tryouts, Utah's teams were generally picked by the coaches who are volunteering their time to lead the groups.

Here' s the list of players on the Peck/Van Orden team. We'll post the complete Hamilton/Favero team when we track it down.

Offensive Roster
Player School Position Ht/Wt
Breck Lewis Spanish Fork QB 6-1/180
Jordan Lusk American Fork QB 6-0/180
Mike Edmunds Bingham WR 6-4/195
Travis VanLeeuwen Timpview WR 6-3/185
Parker Webster Alta WR 6-1/175
LaVaughn Jackson Layton RB 5-10/190
Isi Sofele Cottonwood RB 5-9/170
Richard Wilson Spanish Fork TE 6-4/220
Remington Peck Bingham TE 6-5/215

Defensive Roster
Player School Position Ht/Wt
Kade Andrus Lone Peak LB 6-1/215
Craig Bills Timpview S 6-2/200
Taylor Carling Davis CB 5-9/150
Quade Chappuis Lone Peak CB 6-0/175
Chris Harris Hunter S 6-0/185
Sam Nielson Highland LB 6-0/215
Nick Orchard Highland CB 5-10/165
Justin Parkinson Clearfield S 6-0/175
Blake Smithing Northridge CB 5-9/170
LeSean Wilcox Pleasant Grove S 5-11/180