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Below is the final top player list assembled for the Minnesota Class of 2018. Overall very solid class with 10 players picking up BCS offers and over 50 picking up D1 offers. Of those 40 players committed to play at D1 schools and another 144 committed to play at D2 schools.
Player rankings are based on varsity performance in senior season, post season awards to include All State, All Metro, All Area, and All District. Height/weight and talent to play college football is also evaluated. Lastly as players pick up offers, rankings will be updated based on offers being best indicator of potential.
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| Rank | Name | High School | Position | HT/WT | Offers/Visits | Notes | Highlight Video |
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| BCS Offers (10) | |||||||
| 1 | Benny Sapp III | Eden Prairie | DB | 6'0 180 | Committed to Minnesota. Offers from Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Michigan, Miami, Michigan State, Stanford, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Rutgers, Florida State, South Carolina, Syracuse, Florida, Tennesse, and West Virginia. | Transfer to Eden Prairie from Florida. Father played for Minnesota. | Highlight Video |
| 2 | David Alston | Woodbury | DE | 6'5 225 | Committed to Nebraska. BCS offers from Wisconsin, Nebraska, Utah, and Iowa State. FBS offers from Northern Illinois, Air Force, New Mexico, and Buffalo. FCS offers from NDSU, SDSU, Montana State, Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, Columbia and Princeton. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. KARE11 All Metro. District Defensive MVP. In 9 games, had 39 tackles, 13 TFL, 6.5 sack and 4 INTs. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 31 tackles, 10 TFL, and 5 sacks. | Highlight Video |
| 3 | Malik Besseck ('16) | Robbinsdale Armstrong/ ASA The College for Excellence | OL | 6'5 285 | Offers from Minnesota, Nebraska, Maryland, Kentucky, Kansas, Iowa State, East Carolina, Marshall, Southern Miss, Hawaii, Georgia State, Akron, UTSA | One year starter at ASA and two year starter at Armstrong at offensive line.. | Highlight Video |
| 4 | Brevyn Spann-Ford | St. Cloud Tech | WR/TE | 6'7 220 | Committed to Minnesota. BCS Offers from Minnesota, Missouri, West Virginia, and Iowa State. FBS offer from Wyoming. FCS offers from NDSU, SDSU, UNI, South Dakota, and Montana State. | 2017 SCTimes All Area First Team. In 11 games, had 46 receptions for 770 yards and 16 TDs. On defense, had 60 tackles and 1 INT. 2016 All State Second Team Offense. St. Cloud Times All Area. In junior season, had 62 receptions for 977 yards (97 ypg) and 12 TDs. 2015 St. Cloud Times All Area. All-North Central Red Division. In sophomore season, had 58 receptions for 761 yards and 9 TDs. | Highlight Video |
| 5 | Samuel Moore | Verndale | DL | 6'5 225 | Committed to NDSU. BCS offer from Iowa. FCS offer from NDSU. | In 3 games, has 23 tackles and 4 TFL. Has 16 receptions for 365 yards and 2 TD. | Highlight Video |
| 6 | Nathan Boe | Lakeville North | OL | 6'4 260 | Committed to Minnesota. BCS offer from Minnesota.FBS offer from Northern Illinois. FCS offers from SDSU, North Dakota, and Northern Iowa. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. 2016 All District. Two year starter. In junior season, 9 games, had 9 tackles, 2 TFL, and 2 FR. Played varsity as a sophomore. Has a 3.8 GPA. | Highlight Video |
| 7 | Josh Aune | St. Paul Highland Park | WR/DB | 6'2 205 | Committed to Minnesota. BCS offer from Minnesota. FCS offers from NDSU, SDSU, North Dakota, UNI, South Dakota, and Montana State. | 2017 KARE11 All Metro. In 9 games, had 134 carries for 880 yards/12TDs and 15 receptions for 173 yards/1TD. On defense, had 116 tackles, 10 TFL, 7 sacks, 3 FR, 1 Sfty and 1 Int. 2016 All District. In junior season, has 16 receptions for 377 yards and 2 TDs. Has 48 carries for 351 yards and 3 TDS. On defense, had 68 tackles and 1 TFL. 2015 All District. In sophomore season, had 32 receptions for 497 yards and 4 TDs. On defense, had 39 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 sacks, 3 FR, 2 FF, and 1 INT. In track and field, has recorded a 11.13 100m, 6'3 high jump, and 41' triple jump. Recorded a 10' broad jump, and 36.5" vertical, 225 max bench. Has a 3.75 GPA. | Highlight Video |
| 8 | Logan Richter | Perham | DL | 6'4 280 | Committed to Minnesota (Greyshirt). BCS offer from Minnesota. | In 4 games, has 18 tackles, 7 TFL, and 1 sack. 2016 All District. In junior season,had 38 tackles (23 solo), 6 TFL, 1 FR, 1 FF, and 2 BK. | Highlight Video |
| 9 | Zach Annexsted | Mankato West (Transfer to IMG Academy) | QB | 6'4 200 | Committed to Minnesota (PWO). BCS offers from Pittsburgh and Illinois. | Attended 2016 All Army Combine. In sophomore season, passed for 508 yards and 4 TDs. | Highlight Video |
| 10 | Ronald Audette | Elk River | OL | 6'3 305 | Committed to Oregon State. BCS offers from Missouri and Oregon State. FBS Offers from Navy, Northern Illinois and New Mexico. FCS Offers from NDSU, SDSU, North Dakota, and Western Illinois. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. 2016 All State Second Team Offense. KARE 11 All Metro Offense. Star Tribune All Metro First Team Offense. Four year starter on OL. In junior season, had 62 pancake blocks. In sophomore season, had 15 tackles, 1 TFL, 1.5 sack, and 1 FR. Has recorded a 265 max bench, and 455 max squat. | Highlight Video |
| FBS Offers (10) | |||||||
| 11 | Jacob Smith | Rosemount | OL | 6'6 315 | Committed to BYU. FBS offer from BYU. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. 2016 All District. Two year starting offensive lineman. | Highlight Video |
| 12 | Phoenix Sproles | Robbinsdale Cooper | WR/DB | 6'0 170 | Committed to NDSU. FBS offers from Air Force, Navy, Wyoming, Northern Illinois, NDSU, SDSU, UNI, Montana State, Princeton, South Dakota, Illinois State, Yale, Brown, and Columbia. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. In 9 games, had 11 receptions for 259 yards and 4 TDs. On defense, 35 tackles, and 10 PRs for 279 yards (27 ypr). 2016 Sport Jam All Area. All District. District Special Teams Player of the Year. In junior season, had 34 receptions for 470 yards and 4 TDs. On defense, had 24 tackles and 7 INTs. Has 14 PR for 190 yards and 14 ypr. Has recorded a 4.56 40, 4.32 shuttle, 34" vertical, 210 max bench, and 375 max squat. Has a 3.85 GPA. | Highlight Video |
| 13 | Trey Lance | Marshall | QB/Ath | 6'4 195 | Committed to NDSU. FBS offers from Air Force and Northern Illinois. FCS offers from NDSU, SDSU, Northern Iowa, Brown, Columbia, and Cornell. | In 11 games, has completed 67 of 133 passes for 1376 yards and 14 TDs. Has 98 carries for 692 yards and 12 TDs. 2016 Marshall All Area Second Team. All District. In junior season, completed 78 of 151 passes for 1349 yards and 16 TDs. Had 59 carries for274 yards and 6 TDs. In sophomore season, passed for 320 yards and rushed for 246 yards. Has recorded a 4.8 40, 4.35 shuttle, 31" vertical, and 245 max bench. | Highlight Video |
| 14 | Jack Anderson | Holy Angels | RB/LB | 6'0 200 | Committed to Western Illinois. FBS offers from Air Force, Army, and Navy. FCS offer from Western Illinois. PWO from SDSU. D2 offers from Bemidji State, Northern Michigan, and MSU Mankato. | In 5 games, has 58 carries for 275 yards and 6 TDs. On defense, has 35 tackles, 5 TFL, .5 sack, and 1 PD. 2016 All District. In junior season, has 174 carries for 1058 yards(106 ypg) and 15 TDs. On defense, had 57 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack, 1 INT for TD, and 3 PBU. In sophomore season, had 118 carries for 709 yards and 10 TDs. On defense, had 46 tackles, 4 TFL, and 1.5 sacks. Has recorded a 4.62 40, 30" vertical, 315 max bench, and 395 max squat. Has a 3.3 GPA. | Highlight Video |
| 15 | Max Janes | Mounds View | TE/LB | 6'3 230 | Committed to Minnesota (PWO) FBS offer from Wyoming and Air Force. FCS offers from SDSU and Drake. BCS/FBS PWO from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Kentucky, and Tulane. D2 offer from Bemidji State. | 2017 All District. District DL MVP. In 9 games, had 19 receptions for 312 yards and 3 TDs. On defense, has 60 tackles, 10 TFL, 5 sacks, 3 FF, 2 FR, and 2 INTs. 2016 All Conference. In junior season, had 24 receptions for 581 yards and 7 TDs. Has recorded a 4.65 40 (handheld), 7.88 cone, 30.5" vertical, 285 max bench, 450 max squat, and 325 clean. Has a 3.0 GPA and 30 ACT. | Highlight Video |
| 16 | Adam Cook | Robbinsdale Cooper | OL | 6'7 320 | Committed to Concordia-Saint Paul.FBS offer from Marshall. FCS offer from Alabama A&M and Howard. D2 offer from Sioux Falls, Saint Cloud State, Bemidji State, Florida Tech, Concordia-SP, Sioux Falls and SMSU. Has D1 game day invites to Minnesota, Marshall, SDSU, UNI, SIU, Indiana State, and Valparaisio. | Started all games junior year. Has a 3.0 GPA and 24 ACT. | Highlight Video |
| 17 | Jevon Brekke | DeLaSalle | RB/LB | 6'2 185 | Committed to Northern Iowa. FBS offer from Navy. FCS offers from Northern Iowa and Indiana State. | In 8 games, had 56 carries for 512 yards/4 TDs and 22 receptions for 282 yards/2 TDs. On defense, has 33 tackles,1 FR, 1 FF, 3 INT and 1 PD. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 70 carries for 448 yards and 4 TD. Had 25 receptions for 235 yards and 4 TDs. On defense, had 82 tackles (32 solo), 2 TFL, 4 sacks, 3 FF, 2 FR and 6 PDs. In sophomore season, had 112 carries for 528 yads and 5 TDs. Had 19 receptions for 253 yards and 3 TDs. | Highlight Video |
| 18 | Riley Hansen | Apple Valley | OL | 6'4 285 | Committed to Air Force. FBS offer from Air Force. D2 offer from Saint Cloud State. Game day invite from Air Force. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. 2016 All District. Two year starting lineman. Played varsity as a freshman. | Highlight Video |
| 19 | Antonio Montero | Eden Prairie | LB | 6'0 215 | Committed to Rice. FBS offer from Air Force, Rice, and San Diego State. FCS offers from NDSU and Northern Iowa. D2 offers from MSU Mankato and Bemidji State. Game day invites from Iowa, Minnesota, Vandy, and SDSU. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team and Player of the Year. KARE11 All Metro. In 12 games, has 98 tackles, 12 TFL, 3 FR, and 2 INTs. On offense, has 92 carries for 414 yards and 21 TDs. 2016 All Conference HM. In junior season, had 85 tackles, 13 TFL, 4 sacks, 2 FF, and 1 INT. Has a 3.63 GPA and 26 ACT. | Highlight Video |
| 20 | Zach Whaley | Prior Lake | DL | 6'4 285 | Committed to Kent State. FBS offer from Kent State. FCS offer from Stephen F. Austin. Received game day invite to Minnesota. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. KARE11 All Metro. In 10 games, had 82 tackles, 6 TFLs, 5 sacks, 2 FF, and 2 BK. In junior season, had 26 tackles and 1 blocked kick. Has recorded a 515 max squat, 325 max bench, and 300 max clean. | Highlight Video |
| FCS Offers (32) | |||||||
| 21 | Mitchell Kartes | St.Michael-Albertville | RB/DB | 6'0 180 | Committed to NDSU. FCS offers from NDSU, South Dakota, Indiana State, Montana State, and Columbia. | In 5 games, has 79 carries for 620 yards and 9 TDs. On defense has 21 tackles and 1 INT (1TD). 2016 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team Offense. All District. District DB of the Year. In junior season, had 162 carries for 761 yards and 12 TDs and 12 receptions for 179 yards and 2 TDs. On defense, has 39 tackles and 6 INTs. Had 17 PR for 150 yards and 1 TD. Had 3 KR for 53 yards. In sophomore season, had 137 carries for 891 yards, 6.5 ypc, and 8 TDs. Has recorded a 4.6 40 (electronic), 28" vertical, 275 max bench, and 365 max squat. Has a 3.6 GPA. | Highlight Video |
| 22 | James Kaczor | St. Cloud Tech | WR/DB | 6'0 185 | Committed to NDSU. FCS offers from NDSU, SDSU, Columbia, and Brown. D2 offer from St. Cloud State. | 2017 SCTimes All Area First Team. In 9 games, had 46 receptions for 479 yards and 4 TDs. Had 76 carries for 632 yards and 10 TDS. On defense, had 55 tackles (29 solo), 4 TFL, and 2 INTs. 2016 St. Cloud Times All Area. All District. All Section. In junior season, had 54 receptions for 663 yards (66 ypg) and 5TDs. Had 22 carries for 197 yards and 6 TDs. On defense, had 71 tackles (34 solo), 4 TFL, and 2 INTs. In sophomore season, had 44 receptions for 521 yards and 1 TD. Has recorded a 4.51 40 (hh), 4.0 shuttle, 31" vertical, 800 max bench, and 520 max squat. Has a 4.21 GPA. | Highlight Video |
| 23 | Joe Schreiber | Eden Prairie | OL | 6'3 285 | Committed to NDSU. FCS offers from NDSU, SDSU, and Southern Illinois. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. Starting offensive lineman junior season. Has a 3.2 GPA. | Highlight Video |
| 24 | Michael Coble | Byron | Ath | 6'3 185 | Commited to MSU Mankato. FCS offers from SDSU and North Dakota. D2 offers from MSU Mankato, UM Duluth, Bemidji State, Winona State, and St. Cloud State. | 2017 District Co-MVP. All District. In 10 games, had 1297 passing yards and 12 TDs. Had 677 rushing yards and 7 TDs. 2016 All Conference. In junior season, had 1200 passing yards and 14 TDs, and 500 rushing yards and 5 TDs. Had 35 tackles, 4 INTs, and 9 PBU.. 2016 and 2017 All Conferenc in BB. Has a 3.3 GPA and 21 ACT. | Highlight Video |
| 25 | Odell Wilson | Minneapolis Notth | OL/DL | 6'6 260 | FCS offers from Northern Iowa and Indiana State. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. Two way starting linemen. In 10 games, had 65 tackles (28 solo), 9 TFL, 5 sacks, 1 FR, 1 FF, 2 BKTD, and 7 PDs. In junior season on defense, had 29 tackles, 5 TFL and 3 sacks. Two year starter on 2x BB State Champs. Avearged 17.2 PPG as a junior. | Highlight Video |
| 26 | Spencer Rolland | Apple Valley | OL | 6'7 220 | Committed to Harvard. FCS offer from North Dakota, Harvard, Dartmouth, and Brown. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. District Lineman of the Year. 2016 All District. Two year starter. 2015 All District HM. Played varsity as a freshman. GPA is 4.0. | Highlight Video |
| 27 | Ty Barron | Minnetonka | LB | 6'0 225 | Committed to Minnesota (PWO). FCS offer from SDSU and Cornell. PWO from Minnesota. D2 offers from UM Duluth and Augustana. Game day invites from Minnesota, Iowa, MSU Mankato, Bemidji State, Sioux Falls, and Augustana. | In 5 games, has 46 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 BK, and 2 PDs. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 75 tackles, 5 TFL, 5.5 sacks, 3 FF, 2 FR, 1 INT, and 1 PBU. In sophomore season, had 98 carries for 305 yards and 4 TDs. Had 6 receptions for 66 yards. Has recorded a 4.65 40, 30.5 vertical, 315 max bench, and 425 max squat. Has a 3.8 GPA. | Highlight Video |
| 28 | Nehemiah Montague | Minnetonka | DB | 6'1 185 | Committed to Indiana State. FCS offer from SDSU and Indiana State. D2 offers from Sioux Falls, MSU Mankato, UM-Duluth, Augustana, and Bemidji State. Received game day invite to Michigan State. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. All Conference First Team. In senior season, had 33 tackles, 8 TFL, and 1 INT. In junior season, had 22 tackles, 2 FF, and 7 PDs. Has recorded a 4.52 40, 4.39 shuttle, and 33.7" vertical. | Highlight Video |
| 29 | Saiveon Williamson | Waseca | WR/DB | 6'1 190 | Committed to SDSU. FCS offer from SDSU. Received a game day invite to Minnesota. | 2016 All District. In junior season, had 23 tackles, 8 INTs, 2 FR, and 5 PBU. On offense, had 18 carries for 155 yards and 2 TDs and 9 receptions for 164 yards. Has a 3.7 GPA. | Highlight Video |
| 30 | Zach Collins | Totino-Grace | OL | 6'3 300 | Committed to SDSU. FCS offer from SDSU. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. 2016 All State Second Team Offense. KARE 11 All Metro Offense. | Highlight Video |
| 31 | Myles Johnson | Wayzata | P | 6'2 180 | Committed SDSU. FCS offer from SDSU. | 2017 All-State. Averaged 43 yards a punt. | Highlight Video |
| 32 | Tayler Johnson | Minneapolis North | DB | 6'2 170 | Committed to Northern Iowa. FCS offer from Northern Iowa. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. KARE11 All Metro. In 11 games, had 50 tackles, 2 TFL, 9 INTs (1TD), 1 BK, and 10 PDs. On offense had 30 receptions for 357 yards and 6 TDs. | Highlight Video |
| 33 | Trevor Oppedal | Blue Earth | OL | 6'8 280 | Committed to Minnesota (PWO). FCS offer from North Dakota. D2 offers from Winona State and St. Cloud State. | Highlight Video | |
| 34 | Garett Maag | St. Croix Lutheran | WR/DB | 6'5 205 | Committed to North Dakota. BCS PWO from Minnesota. D2 offers from Bemidji State, Mankato State, and St. Cloud State. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. In 8 games, has 18 receptions for 614 yards and 10 TDs. On defense, has 18 tackles, 1 TFL, and 1 INT. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 42 receptions for 793 yards (66 ypg) and 14 TDs. On defense, had 22 tackles, 2 TFL, and 2 INTs. At NFN Combine, recorded a 4.62 40 (electronic), 34" vertical, 9'8 broad jump, 4.18 agility, and 6.93 cone drill. Has a 3.67 GPA. | 2017 Highlight Video |
| 35 | Matt Waletzko | Rocori | OL | 6'8 310 | Committed to North Dakota. FCS offer from North Dakota. D2 offers from UMD, MSU Mankato, St. Cloud and SMSU. | 2017 SCTimes All Area First Team. 2016 All District HM. All Section. Starting OL as a junior. Has a 3.7 GPA. | Highlight Video |
| 36 | Beau Foix | Virginia | De/Ath | 6'6 225 | Committed to North Dakota. D1 offer from North Dakota. D1 PWO from SDSU. D2 offers from UMD, Augustana, SMSU, and UM Crookston. Received game day invite to SDSU (attended). | 2017 All State, All District, and All Section. In 9 games, had 71 tackles, 11 TFL, 5 sacks, 11 QB hurries, 2 FR, 2 FF, 3 PDs, and 1 BK. On offense, has 29 carries for 176 yards and 7 TDs. | Highlight Video |
| 37 | Otis Weah | Moorhead | RB | 5'8 185 | Committed to North Dakota. FBS offer from North Dakota. D2 offers from Bemidji State and Mary. Received game day invite to North Dakota (attended). | 2017 All District. In 9 games, had 173 carries for 1812 yards (201 ypg) and 22 TDs. 2016 All Conference. All District. In junior season, had 101 carries for 679 yards and 10 TDs. On defense, had 25 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FF, and 1 FR. Has a 3.01 GPA. | Highlight Video |
| 38 | Donny Ventrelli | Como Park | TE/FB/DE | 6'4 250 | Committed to North Dakota. FCS offer from North Dakota. D2 offer from Saint Cloud State. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. In 7 games, has 8 receptions for 173 yards and 3 TDs. Has 17 carries for 83 yards and 1 TD. Had 45 tackles, 9 TFL, 13 sacks, 3 FF, 1 FR, and 2 INTs. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 18 receptions for 284 yards and 2 TDs. Had 65 carries for 340 yards and 3 TDs. On defense, had 35 tackles and 2 INTs. 2015 All District. In sophomore season, had 28 receptions for 360 yards and 5 TDs. On defense had 65 tackles, 5 sacks, and 1 INT. Has a 3.2 GPA. | Highlight Video |
| 39 | Ryan Schoenfelder | Goodhue | TE | 6'5 220 | Committed to North Dakota. FCS Offer from North Dakota. | 2017 Rochester All Area. In 5 games, has 19 receptions for 367 yards and 4 TDs. 2016 Rochester All Area HM. In junior season, had 9 receptions for 154 yards and 3 TDs. | Highlight Video |
| 40 | Bryce Kennedy | Virginia | OL | 6'7 300 | Committed to South Dakota. FCS offer from South Dakota. | 2016 All District. Two year starter. 2015 All District. Two way starter as a sophomore. | Highlight Video |
| 41 | Brock Mogensen | Farmington | LB | 6'2 215 | Committed to South Dakota.FCS offer from South Dakota. D2 offer from Winona State. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. In 8 games, had 66 tackles, 7 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 2 FF (1TD), and 1 INT. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 96 tackles, 5 TFL, 2 sacks, and 2 FR. In sophomore season, had 31 tackles (16 solo) and 1 TFL. Has recorded a 4.95 40, 4.4 agility, 28" vertical, 245 max bench, and 455 max squat. Has a 3.62 GPA. | Highlight Video |
| 42 | Tre Thomas | Burnsville | RB/DB | 6'1 200 | Committed to South Dakota. FCS offer from Northern Iowa. Received game day invite from Iowa. | 2017 All District. In 7 games, has 26 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FF, and 1 FR (1TD). Has 107 carries for 576 yards. 2016 All District HM. In junior season, has 70 tackles and 6 TFL. Rushed for 111 yards and had 67 receiving yards and 2 TDs. | Highlight Video |
| 43 | Onte Burns | Cooper | DB/LB | 5'11 185 | Committed to SMSU. FCS offer from Montana State. | 2017 KARE11 All-Metro. All District MVP. All District. In 10 games, had 136 tackles (66 solo), 10 TFL, and 6INTs (1TD). Has 40 carries for 273 yards and 6 TDs. 2016 All District. District Defensive MVP. In junior season, has 116 tackles (50 solo), 3 sacks, 3FF, 1 FR, 4 INTs, and 1 INT TD. 2015 All District. In sophomore season, had 60 tackles (43 solo), 4 sacks, 2 FF, and 1 INT. Has recorded a 4.5 40, 265 max bench, 510 max squat. | Highlight Video |
| 44 | Charlie Phytian | Cretin-Derham Hall | DL | 6'7 260 | Committed to St. Thomas. FCS Offer from San Diego. D2 offer from Northern Michigan. | Highlight Video | |
| 45 | Kellan Mckeag | Apple Valley | LB/RB | 6'1 210 | Committed to Valparaiso. D2 offer from Bemidji State, SMSU, and Florida Tech. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. KARE11 All Metro. District Defensive Player of the Year. In 11 games, had 86 tackles, 7 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FR, and 2 INT. On offense, has 170 carries for 1089 yards and 18 TDs. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 62 tackles (38 solo), 9 TFL, 5 sacks, 1 INT, 3 FF, and 1 FR. . On offense, has 30 carries for 168 yards and 1 TD. 2015 All District HM. In sophomore season, had 81 tackles (41 solo), 5 sacks, 3 TFLs, 1 FF, 1 FR, 3 PBU, and 1 INT. Has a 3.78 GPA. | Highlight Video |
| 46 | Gerone Hamilton Jr. | Holy Angels | OL/LS | 6'5 250 | Committed to Howard.FCS offer from Howard. D2 offers from Bemdji State, MSU Mankato, and Concordia-SP. Game day invite from Minnesota and SDSU. | Two year starter on offensive line. Has recorded a 4.9 agility, 23 vertical, 245 max bench, and 375 max squat. Has 3.2 GPA. | Highlight Video |
| 47 | Elijah Elkerton | Spring Lake Park | OL | 6'7 265 | Committed to Western Illinois. FCS offers from Western Illinois and Drake. D2 offers from SMSU, Concordia-SP, and Minot State. | Starting offensive limeman senior year. | Highlight Video |
| 48 | Stephen Kletscher | St. Croix Lutheran | DE/TE | 6'4 240 | Committed to Williams College. FCS offer from Drake. | 2016 All District. In junior season, had 67 tackles (48 solo), 13 TFL, 6 sacks, 1 INT for TD, 4 blocked kicks/punts, and 1 FR. On offense, had 12 receptions for 260 yards and 2 TDs. Has a 4.1 GPA and 34 ACT. | Highlight Video |
| 49 | Mason Schwerzler | Stillwater | P | 6'1 195 | Committed to NDSU (PWO). FCS offer from Drake. | Two year starter for Stillwater. | Highlight Video |
| 50 | Sage Booker | DeLaSalle | RB | 6'0 185 | Committed to Bemidji State. FCS offer from Indiana State. | In 11 games, had 154 carries for 1123 yards (102 ypg) and 10 TDs. Had 27 receptions for 288 yards and 1 TD. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 187 carries for 991 yards (110 ypg) and 8 TDs. Had 22 receptions for 173 yards. In sophomore season, had 57 carries for 345 yards and 3 TDs. Had 11 receptions for 55 yards. In 10 games as a freshman, had 66 carries for 383 yards and 7 TDs. | Highlight Video |
| 51 | Ikenna Ujuagu | Benilde-St. Margaret's | LB/RB | 6'0 200 | FCS offer from Indiana State. . | In 9 games, had 58 tackles, 7 TFL, 3 sacks, 2 FR, and 1 PD. Has 10 carries for 98 yards and 2 TDs. Has 7 receptions for 60 yards and 3TDs. 2016 Sports Jam All Area. All District. In junior season, had 98 tackles, 15 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 2 FR, 3 FF, and 1 PBU. On offense, had 78 carries for 466 yards and 3 TDs and 18 receptions for 245 yards and 2 TDs. In sophomore season, had 65 tackles (41 solo), 9 TFL, 3 sacks, and 1 INT. | 2015 Highlight Video |
| 52 | Jordan Johnson | Prior Lake | RB | 5'9 190 | Committed to South Carolina State. FCS offer from South Carolina State. | In 6 games, has 67 carries for 278 yards and 2 TD. In junior season, had 201 carries for 1025 yards (103 ypg) and 9 TDs. In sophomore season, had 28 carries for 95 yards and 1 TD. | Highlight Video |
| Quarterbacks | |||||||
| Zach Annexsted | Mankato West (Transfer to IMG Academy) | QB | 6'4 200 | Committed to Minnesota (PWO). BCS offer from Pittsburgh and Illinois. | Attended 2016 All Army Combine. In sophomore season, passed for 508 yards and 4 TDs. | Highlight Video | |
| Trey Lance | Marshall | QB/DB | 6'4 195 | Committed to NDSU. FBS offers from Air Force and Northern Illinois. FCS offers from NDSU, SDSU, Northern Iowa, Brown, Columbia, and Cornell. | In 11 games, has completed 67 of 133 passes for 1376 yards and 14 TDs. Has 98 carries for 692 yards and 12 TDs. 2016 Marshall All Area Second Team. All District. In junior season, completed 78 of 151 passes for 1349 yards and 16 TDs. Had 59 carries for274 yards and 6 TDs. In sophomore season, passed for 320 yards and rushed for 246 yards. Has recorded a 4.8 40, 4.35 shuttle, 31" vertical, and 245 max bench. | Highlight Video | |
| Cameron King | Cooper | QB | 6'1 165 | Committed to UM Crookston. D2 offers from St. Cloud State, UM Crookston, and Concordia-SP. | In 10 games, completed 95 of 184 yards for 1527 yards and 21 TDs. 2016 Sports Jam All Area. All District. In junior season, completed 168 of 296 passes (57%) for 2179 yards (218 ypg) and 18 TDs. Has recorded a 4.78 40, 235 max bench, and 395 max squat. | Highlight Video | |
| Tim Porkonowski | Cloquet | QB | 6'1 180 | Committed to UM Duluth. D2 offer from UM Duluth. | In 11 games, completed 87 of 162 passes for 1309 yards and 16 TDs. Has 108 carries for 731 yards and 5 TDs. | Highlight Video | |
| Carter Kopet | Cleveland | QB | 6'2 185 | D2 offers from St. Cloud State and UM Crookston. | 2017 All District and District MVP. In 11 games, completed 207 for 315 passes (66%) for 3166 yards (288 ypg) and 55 TDs. 2016 All State Third Team Offense. In junior season, completed 212 of 333 passes (64%) for 2783 yards (214 ypg) and 54 TDs. Had 105 carries for 630 yards and 7 TDs. Had 149 receiving yards and 2 TDs. | Highlight Video | |
| Added | Jonathan Draheim | Jordan | QB | 6'4 170 | In 11 games, completed 256 of 411 passes (62%) for 3232 yards (294 ypg) and 35 TDs. | Highlight Video | |
| Conner Knoepfle | Andover | QB | 6'2 170 | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. KARE11 All Metro. In 11 games, completed 179 of 283 passes (63%) for 2547 yards (232 ypg) and 27 TDs. Had 73 carries for 623 yards (8.5 ypr) and 5 TDs. In junior season, completed 138 of 239 passes (58%) for 1752 yards (195 ypg) and 15 TDs. | Highlight Video | ||
| Josiah Johnson | St. Anthony | QB | 6'0 180 | Commited to UW-River Falls. | 2017 All District. District MVP Offense. In 8 games, completed 119 of 192 passes for 1886 yards (236 ypg) and 29 TDs. 2016 All District. In sophomore season, passed for 1138 yards, 67.4% completion percentage, and 10 TDs. Has recorded a 4.85 40, 215 max bench, and 350 max squat. Has a 3.45 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Abe Havelka | Owatonna | QB | 6'2 205 | 2017 All District. In 11 games, completed 146 of 246 passes (59%) for 2564 yards (233 ypg) and 33 TDs. 2016 Owatonna All Area. All-Big Southeast District HM. In junior season, passed for 1203 yards and 18 TDs. Rushed for 182 yards and 4 TDs. | Highlight Video | ||
| Owen King | Caledonia | QB | 6'3 185 | Committed to SDSU (BB). | 2017 Rochester All Area. In 11 games, completed 166 of 292 passes (57%) for 2378 yards (216 ypg) and 37 TDs. 2016 All State First Team Offense. In junior season, completed 185 of 293 passes for 2894 yards (207 ypg) and 48 TDs. 2015 All State First Team. In sophomore season, completed 143 of 222 passes (64.4%) for 2403 yards, 172 ypg, and 44 TDs. | Highlight Video | |
| Michael Empting | Alexandria | QB | 6'0 185 | Committed to UM Duluth. D2 offer from UM Duluth. | In 10 games, completed 112 of 191 passes (59%) for 1537 yards (153 ypg) and 14 TDs. Had 172 carries for 926 yards and 14 TDs. Had 53 tackles (30 solo) and 12 TFL. 2016 All District and All Section. In junior season, had 49 tackles, 4TFL, 3 FR, 1 FF, 6 INT and 1 BK. | Highlight Video | |
| Alex Pohlen | Minneota | QB | 5'11 175 | Committed to Dakota Wesleyen. Has game day invites from Harvard, Penn, MSU Mankato, UMD, Augustana, MSU Moorhead, Northern State, and CSP. | In 12 games, completed 130 of 204 passes (64%) for 2197 yards and 30 TDs. 2016 Marshall All Area 2nd Team. All District 2nd Team. In junior season, completed 94 of 164 passes for 1627 yards (163 ypg) and 18 TDs. 2015 All Area. All Conference. In sophomore season, completed 96 of 178 passes for 1375 yards and 17 TDs. In freshman season, completed 103 of 171 passes for 1602 yards and 25 TDs. Has recorded a 4.53 shuttle, 25.5" vertical, 315 max squat. Has a 4.0 GPA. | 2015 Highlight Video | |
| Connor Melton | Blaine | QB | 6'2 195 | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. All District/All Conference. All State Academic. In 10 games, completed 130 of 210 passes (62%) for 2023 yards and 19 TDs. Had 91 carries for 245 yards and 6 TDs. 2016 All Conference HM. All District HM. In junior season, completed 120 of 198 passes (61 %) for 1784 yards (223 ypg) and 20 TDs. Has recorded a 4.9 40, 215 max bench, and 275 max squat. Has a 3.94 GPA and 25 ACT. | Highlight Video | ||
| Grant Glazier | Park of Cottage Grove | QB/Ath | 6'1 180 | Committed to Lindenwood (Lacrosse). | In 7 games, completed 78 of 137 passes for 1314 yards and 17 TDs. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 29 receptions for 624 yards (89ypg) and 10 TDs. | Highlight Video | |
| Added | Aaron Robillard | North Branch | QB (Duel Threat) | 6'0 185 | 2017 Vikings All State. All District. District Offensive MVP. All District Academic. In 10 games, completed 115 of 216 passes for 1397 yards (140 ypg) and 14 TDs. Has 141 carries for 1840 yards (184 ypg) and 26 TDs. | Highlight Video | |
| Brendan White | Irondale | QB | 6'4 170 | In 9 games, completed 96 of 207 passed for 1382 yards (153 ypg) and 15 TDs. Has 72 carries for 325 yards and 1 TD. 2016 All District. In junior season, completed 129 of 275 passes for 1651 yards (165 ypg) and 14 TDs. Has recorded a 4.8 (electronic) 40. | Highlight Video | ||
| Jonny Sorenson | Spring Lake Park | QB | 2017 All District and Academic All-State. In 11 games, passed for 1780 yards and 12 TDS. Rushed for 521 yards and 8 TDs. | Highlight Video | |||
| Noah Couwenhoven | Fridley | QB | 6'3 190 | In 11 games, completed 87 of 190 for 1672 yards (152 ypg) and 25 TDs. 2016 All District HM. In junior season, completed 99 of 178 passes (56%) for 1618 yards (147 ypg) and 17 TDs. In sophomore season, completed 104 of 209 passes for 1574 yards and 16 TDs. Has recorded a 4.77 40, 28.5" vertical, 185 max bench, and 315 max squat. | Highlight Video | ||
| Dayvia Gbor | Brooklyn Center | QB/Ath | 5'8 165 | Committed to UM Duluth. D2 offer from UM Duluth, SMSU, and MSU Moorhead. | In 9 games, completed 87 of 163 passes for 1363 yards (151 ypg) and 18 TDs. On defense, had 21 tackles, 2 TFL, and 1 INT. 2016 All District. Sports Jam All Area HM. In junior season, passed for 967 yards and 6 TDs, had 88 carries for 465 yards and 5 TDs. On defense, had 74 tackles, and 3 INTs. 2015 All District HM, AllArea HM. Has recorded a 4.72 40, 31" vertical, 205 max bench, and 325 max squat. | Highlight Video | |
| Joseph Heimbold | Holy Angels | QB(Duel Threat) | 6'2 185 | In 11 games, completed 96 of 169 passes for 1200 yards and 18 TDs. Had 202 carries for 1240 yards and 11 TDs. In junior season, passed for 634 yards and 3 TDs. Had 143 carries for 1006 yards and 12 TDs. | Highlight Video | ||
| Robert Adams | Como Park | QB/Ath | 6'1 185 | In 8 games, has 132 carries for 803 yards and 7 TDs. Has passed for 675 yards and 12 TDs. 2016 All District. In junior season, has 641 rushing yards and 12 TDs. Had 612 passing yards and 8 TDs. 2015 All District HM. In sophomore season, completed 57 of 142 passes for 849 yards and 12 TDs. Had 105 carries for 368 yards and 3 TDs. | Highlight Video | ||
| Donald Jurek | Wilmar | QB | 6'0 175 | Committed to Northern State. | 2017 All District. District MVP QB. West Central Tribune All Area HM. In 4 games, completed 65 of 99 passes (66%) for 801 yards (200 ypg) and 13 TDs.Has 41 carries for 201 yards. Injured for rest of season. 2016 West Central All Area First Team. All District. In junior season, completed 172 of 303 passes for 2013 yards (183 ypg) and 18 TDs. Had 132 carries for 555 yards and 6 TDs. Has recorded a 4.7 40, 4.55 agility, 26" vertical jump, 210 max bench, and 350 max squat. Has a 3.6 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Riley Tuckner | East Ridge | QB | 6'3 185 | In 8 games, completed 75 of 145 passes for 1005 yards and 8 TDs. | Highlight Video | ||
| JayZee Brown | Minneapolis Southwest | QB/Ath | 5'10 160 | Committed to St. Thomas. | 2017 All District HM. In 9 games, completed 74 of 123 passes for 910 yards and 10 TDs. Had 126 rushing yards and 1 TD. | Highlight Video | |
| Alex Swenson | Dawson Boyd | QB/Ath | 6'2 175 | In 10 games, completed 50 of 111 passes for 771 yards and 8 TDs. 2016 All Area. All District Academic. In junior season, has completed 72 of 133 yards for 1058 yards (118 ypg) and 11 TDs. In sophomore season, had 22 receptions for 327 yards and 1 TD. On defense, had 13 tackles, 1 FR, and 1 INT. | Highlight Video | ||
| Rory Purnell | Minneapolis Washburn | QB/Ath | 6'2 205 | In 10 games, passed for 748 yards and 5 TDs. Had 111 carries for 466 yards and 5 TDs. Had 18 tackles and 1 TFL. In junior season, passed for 787 yards and 7 TDs. Rushed for 273 yards and 3 TDs. On defense, had 15 tackles. | Highlight Video | ||
| Gregory Arrell | Osseo | QB | 6'2 200 | Committed to UM-Crookston. | In junior season, completed 78 of 144 passes for 747 yards and 4 TDs. Has recorded a 245 max bench and 420 max squat. Has a 3.2 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Tyler George | Coon Rapids | QB | Committed to Northern Michigan. | ||||
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| Otis Weah | Moorhead | RB | 5'8 185 | Committed to North Dakota. FBS offer from North Dakota. D2 offers from Bemidji State and Mary. Received game day invite to North Dakota (attended). | 2017 All District. In 9 games, had 173 carries for 1812 yards (201 ypg) and 22 TDs. 2016 All Conference. All District. In junior season, had 101 carries for 679 yards and 10 TDs. On defense, had 25 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FF, and 1 FR. Has a 3.01 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Sage Booker | DeLaSalle | RB | 6'0 185 | Committed to Bemidji State. FCS offer from Indiana State. | In 11 games, had 154 carries for 1123 yards (102 ypg) and 10 TDs. Had 27 receptions for 288 yards and 1 TD. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 187 carries for 991 yards (110 ypg) and 8 TDs. Had 22 receptions for 173 yards. In sophomore season, had 57 carries for 345 yards and 3 TDs. Had 11 receptions for 55 yards. In 10 games as a freshman, had 66 carries for 383 yards and 7 TDs. | Highlight Video | |
| Jordan Johnson | Prior Lake | RB | 5'9 190 | Committed to South Carolina State. FCS offer from South Carolina State. | In 6 games, has 67 carries for 278 yards and 2 TD. In junior season, had 201 carries for 1025 yards (103 ypg) and 9 TDs. In sophomore season, had 28 carries for 95 yards and 1 TD. | Highlight Video | |
| Jefferson Lee V | Marshall | RB | 5'9 185 | Committed to SDSU (PWO). D2 offer from UM Duluth. | In 11 games, had 166 carries for 1678 yards (10.1 ypc and 153 ypg) and 32 TDs. Had 8 receptions for 125 yards. At 2017 The Opening Regional in Chicago, placed 31/350 with 101.10 score with a 4.65 40 (electronic), 4.22 shuttle, 36' powerball, and 36.1' vertical.2016 Marshall All-Year Co-Player of the Year. All District. In junior season, had 185 carries for 1868 yards (155 ypg) and 38 TDs. Had 17 receptions for 255 yards and 2 TDs. Had 7 KR for 161 yards and 1 TD. 2015 All District. In sophomore season, had 138 carries for 1453 yards, 10.5 ypc, 132 ypg, and 27 TDs. Had 13 receptions for 207 yards and 3 TDs. Has a 3.6 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Sherrod Kpahn | Elk River | RB | 5'10 195 | Committed to Bemidji State. D2 offers from MSU Moorhead and Minot State. | In 9 games, has 112 carries for 881 yards (7.9 ypc and 98 ypg) and 11 TDs. In junior season, had 92 carries for 829 yards (9 ypc) and 7 TDs. Had 5 receptions for 120 yards and 1 TD. Recorded a 4.7 40 (electronic), 32" vertical, 315 max bench, and 475 max squat. | Highlight Video | |
| Solo Falaniko | Eden Prairie | RB | 5'6 175 | D2 offer from MSU Mankato. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. KARE11 All Metro. In 12 games, had 206 carries for 1529 yards (7.4 ypc and 127 ypg) and 8 TDs. Has 6 receptions for 87 yards. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 193 carries for 1402 yards (108 ypg) and 18 TDs. Has recorded a 4.52 40 (electronic), 4.02 agility drill, 33.4" vertical jump, 295 max bench, and 530 max squat. Has a 3.1 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Spencer Wehr | Cloquet | FB | 6'2 205` | Committed to Bemidji State. | In 10 games, has 155 carries for 940 yards and 17 TDs. 2016 All District First Team. All Section Team. In junior season, had 161 carries for 953 yards and 18 TDs. On defense, had 13 tackles, 5.5 TFL, and 3 sacks. Has recorded a 235 max bench and 370 max squat. | Highlight Video | |
| Zach Myhre | Grand Meadow | RB | 6'0 210 | Committed to Winona State. D2 offers from Winona State and SMSU. | 2017 All Section and Section Defensive MVP. In 10 games, had 232 carries for 2162 yards (9.3 ypc and 216 ypg) and 28 TDs. On defense, has 122 tackles, 2 sacks, and 3 INTs. | Highlight Video | |
| Wyatt Curtis | Rothsay | RB | 5'10 170 | 2017 All District and District MVP. In 9 games, had 167 carries for 1737 yards (10.4 ypc and 193 ypg) and 29 TDs. | |||
| Charlie Geraets | Brainerd | RB | 5'11 185 | Committed to St. Thomas. | In 11 games, has 343 carries for 1946 yards (177 ypg) and 23 TDs. 2016 All State Third Team Offense. Brainerd All Area. All District. In junior season, has 288 carries for 1698 yards (170ypg) and 20 TDS. | Highlight Video | |
| Mike Stern | St. Croix Lutheran | RB/LB | 5'11 190 | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. KARE11 All Metro. In 9 games, has 153 carries for 1453 yards (9.5 ypc and 161 ypg) and 28 TDs. On defense, has 35 tackles and 4 TFL. In junior season, had 184 carries for 1450 yards (132 ypg) and 16 TDs. On defense, had 42 tackles, 9 TFL, and 3.5 sacks. | Highlight Video | ||
| Sidney Boros | Becker | RB | 6'0 160 | 2017 SCTimes All Area First Team. In 12 games, had 211 carries for 1662 yards (7.9 ypc and 139 ypg) and 11 TDs. Had 15 receptions for 170 yards and 3 TDS. 2016 St. Cloud Times All Area HM. In junior season, had 105 carries for 1133 yards (10.8 ypc and 125 ypg) and 13 TDS. Had 10 receptions for 254 yards and 3 TDs. At NFN Combine, recorded a 4.62 40 (electronic). | Highlight Video | ||
| Ernest Worjloh | Champlin Park | RB | 5'11 170 | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. All District. In 8 games, has 98 carries for 860 yards and 6 TDs. Has 14 receptions for 141 yards and 4 TDs. In junior season, had 132 carries for 803 yards and 7 TDs. Had 19 receptions for 237 yards and 2 TDs. | Highlight Video | ||
| Robert Warren | Winona | RB | 5'8 165 | 2017 All District. In 10 games, had 115 carries for 795 yards and 10 TDs. | Highlight Video | ||
| Isaac Hennen | Minneota | RB | 6'3 200 | In 8 games, has 61 carries for 813 yards and 12 TDs. Has 37 receptions for 622 yards and 9 TDs. On defense, has 43 tackles, 2 TFL, 3 INT, (1TD), and 1 BK. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 189 carries for 1460 yards (146 ypg) and 28 TDs. Had 21 receptions for 518 yards and 7 TDs. On defense, had 67 tackles, 1 TFL , 1 FR, and 3 INTs. In sophomore season, had 78 carries for 560 yards and 9 TDs. Had 18 receptions for 214 yards and 4 TDs. On defense, had 70 tackles (28 solo), 7 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 2 INTs and 2 PBUs. | Highlight Video | ||
| Terrence Nash | St. Paul Johnson | RB | 5'6 175 | 2017 All District. In 9 games, had 125 carries for 960 yards (7.7 ypc and 107 ypg) and 11 TDs. In junior season, had 83 carries for 455 yards and 7 TDs. | Highlight Video | ||
| Marcus Walsh | Belle Plaine | RB | 5'11 210 | In 7 games, has 102 carries for 486 yards and 3 TDs. In junior season, had 132 carries for 631 yards and 3 TDs. 2015 All District. In sophomore season, had 182 carries for 1277 yards, 7.0 ypc, and 21 TDs. Had 14 receptions for 228 yards and 4 TDs. | Highlight Video | ||
| Kavin Olive | Washburn | RB | 6'1 195 | In 10 games, has 141 carries for 752 yards and 5 TDs. On defense, had 57 tackles and 4 TFL. 2016 All District HM. In junior season, had 100 carries for 600 yards and 6 TDs. Has recorded a 4.6 40, 265 max bench, and 300 max squat. | Highlight Video | ||
| Kevin Durham | Sibley East | RB | 5'7 180 | In 4 games, has 59 carries for 432 yards and 4 TDs. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 158 carries for 1227 yards (136 ypg) and 14 TDs. 2015 All District. In sophomore season, had 164 carries for 1203 yards and 8 TDs. Has a 4.0 GPA. | Highlight Video | ||
| Sam Hanson | Totino-Grace | RB | 6'3 200 | In 6 games, has 79 carries for 414 yards and 3 TD. In junior season, had 61 carries for 423 yards (6.9 ypc) and 4 TDs. | Highlight Video | ||
| Eddie Odanga | Chanhassen | RB | 5'10 195 | In 6 games, had 54 carries for 308 yards and 2 TDs. In junior season, had 108 carries for 582 yards and 14 TDs. In sophomore season, had 109 carries for 506 yards and 5 TDs. Had 10 receptions for 66 yards. Has recorded a 4.5 40, 35" vertical jump, 275 max bench, and 475 max squat. Has a 3.3 GPA. | Highlight Video | ||
| Devin Joyce | Minneapolis SW | RB | 5'11 225 | In 3 games, had 15 carries for 46 yards. On defense, has 9 tackles, 1 TFL, and 1 FF. Injured in junior season. In sophomore season, had 61 carries for 253 yards and 4 TDs. Had 7 receptions for 72 yards. | Highlight Video | ||
| Ben Nordmark | Detroit Lakes | RB/LB | 6'0 225 | 2016 All District. In junior season, had 82 carries for 748 yards (9.1 ypc and 107 ypg) and 12 TDs. 2015 All District. District Offensive Back of the Year. In sophomore season, rushed for 1300 yards. | Highlight Video | ||
| Brady Tweeton | Barnsville | RB | 6'1 160 | Injured first half of senior season. 2016 All District. District RB of the Year. All Section. In 12 games, had 167 carries for 1901 yards (11.3 ypc and 158 ypg) and 26 TDs. Had 12 receptions for 192 yards and 2 TDs. Recorded a 4.66 40, 28" vertical, 225 max bench, and 335 max squat. | 2015 Highlight Video | ||
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| Brevyn Spann-Ford | St. Cloud Tech | WR/TE | 6'7 220 | Committed to Minnesota. BCS Offers from Minnesota, Missouri, West Virginia, and Iowa State. FBS offer from Wyoming. FCS offers from NDSU, SDSU, UNI, South Dakota, and Montana State. | 2017 SCTimes All Area First Team. In 11 games, had 46 receptions for 770 yards and 16 TDs. On defense, had 60 tackles and 1 INT. 2016 All State Second Team Offense. St. Cloud Times All Area. In junior season, had 62 receptions for 977 yards (97 ypg) and 12 TDs. 2015 St. Cloud Times All Area. All-North Central Red Division. In sophomore season, had 58 receptions for 761 yards and 9 TDs. | Highlight Video | |
| James Kaczor | St. Cloud Tech | WR/DB | 6'0 195 | Committed to NDSU. FCS offers from NDSU, SDSU, Columbia, and Brown. D2 offer from St. Cloud State. | 2017 SCTimes All Area First Team. In 9 games, had 46 receptions for 479 yards and 4 TDs. Had 76 carries for 632 yards and 10 TDS. On defense, had 55 tackles (29 solo), 4 TFL, and 2 INTs. 2016 St. Cloud Times All Area. All District. All Section. In junior season, had 54 receptions for 663 yards (66 ypg) and 5TDs. Had 22 carries for 197 yards and 6 TDs. On defense, had 71 tackles (34 solo), 4 TFL, and 2 INTs. In sophomore season, had 44 receptions for 521 yards and 1 TD. Has recorded a 4.51 40 (hh), 4.0 shuttle, 31" vertical, 800 max bench, and 520 max squat. Has a 4.21 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Garett Maag | St. Croix Lutheran | WR/DB | 6'5 205 | Committed to North Dakota. BCS PWO from Minnesota. D2 offers from Bemidji State, Mankato State, and St. Cloud State. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. In 8 games, has 18 receptions for 614 yards and 10 TDs. On defense, has 18 tackles, 1 TFL, and 1 INT. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 42 receptions for 793 yards (66 ypg) and 14 TDs. On defense, had 22 tackles, 2 TFL, and 2 INTs. At NFN Combine, recorded a 4.62 40 (electronic), 34" vertical, 9'8 broad jump, 4.18 agility, and 6.93 cone drill. Has a 3.67 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Bjorn Knutson | Byron | WR | 6'2 180 | FCS offer from Drake. D2 offers from St. Cloud State and Concordia-SP. | 2016 All Conference HM. | Highlight Video | |
| Byron Bynum | Blaine | RB/WR | 6'0 180 | Committed to UM Duluth. D2 offers from MSU Mankato, UM Duluth, SMSU and Bemidji State. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. In 10 games, has 204 carries for 1000 yards and 15 TDs. Had 33 receptions for 433 yards and 7 TDs. 2016 All District. All Conference HM. In junior season, had 65 receptions for 928 yards (77 ypg) and 9 TDs. Had 30 carries for 289 yards (9.6) and 3 TDs. On defense, has 15 tackles, 6 PDs, and 1 sack. In sophomore season, had 113 carries for 484 yards and 4 TDs. Has a 3.43 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Charles Wylie | Brooklyn Center | Ath | 6'1 180 | Committed to SMSU. D2 offers from SMSU and Bemidji State. | 2016 All District. In junior season, had 28 receptions for 550 yards (55 ypg) and 5 TDs. On defense, had 30 tackles, 2 INTs and 9 PBU. In sophomore season, had 24 receptions for 276 yards and 5 TDs. On defense, had 46 tackles. | Highlight Video | |
| Dylan Pohl | Cretin-Derham Hall | WR | 5'11 175 | D2 offer from UM Duluth and Bemidji State. | In junior season, had 20 receptions for 303 yards and 4TD. In sophomore season, had 33 catches for 380 yards. | Highlight Video | |
| Dakota Matthees | Winona | WR | 6'4 210 | Committed to Iowa Western. D2 offer from Winona State. Has game day invite from South Dakota State and Northern Iowa (attended). | 2017 All District. In 11 games, had 34 receptions for 910 yards (82 ypg) and 10 TDs. 2016 Winona All Area Team. In junior season, had 27 receptions for 544 yards and 8 TDs. Has recorded a 4.7 40, 4.6 agility, 33" vertical jump, 235 max bench, and 335 max squat. Has a 3.0 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Nolan Hoehn | Waconia | WR | 6'2 175 | D2 offer from MSU Moorhead. | In junior season, had 24 receptions for 354 yards and 4 TDs. Has recorded a 4.7 40 and 33" vertical. | Highlight Video | |
| Owen Freese | Minnetonka | WR | 6'2 180 | D2 offer from Bemidji State and Florida Tech. (PWO) | 2017 All Conference. In 12 games, had 48 receptions for 753 yards (62 ypg) and 2 TD. Has recorded a 4.55 40 (electronic) and 32.5 vertical. Has 3.4 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Darien Fair | North Branch | WR | 6'3 185 | Committed to Bemidji State. | In 10 games, had 28 receptions for 494 yards (49 ypg) and 6 TDs. | Highlight Video | |
| Garrett Mitchell | Shakopee | WR | 6'2 185 | D2 offer from Bemidji State. | In 7 games, had 15 receptions for 174 yards and 1 TD. 2016 All District HM. In junior season, had 19 receptions for 241 yards and 3 TDs. On defense, had 23 tackles and 1 INT. | Highlight Video | |
| Calvin Wishart | Delano | WR | 6'2 185 | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. KARE11 All Metro. In 9 games, had 57 receptions for 1296 yards and 14 TDs. | Highlight Video | ||
| Added | Connor Foley | New Ulm | WR | 6'3 190 | Committed to Bemidji State. | 2017 District MVP. All District. In 9 games, had 60 receptions for 1201 yards and 16 TDs. On defense had 49 tackles, 1 FR, and 4 INTs. | Highlight Video |
| Added | Eli Solberg | Rogers | WR | 6'1 185 | Committed to UM Crookston. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. KARE11 All Metro. In 9 games, had 55 receptions for 1009 yards and 10 TD. Has recorded a 4.67 40, 4.45 agility, and 30.5 vertical jump, and 230 max bench. | Highlight Video |
| Dondre Spann | Mankato West | WR/DE | 6'2 190 | 2017 All District. All City. In 8 games, has 51 receptions for 719 yards and 10 TDs. On defense had28 tackles and 2 sacks. 2016 All City. In junior season, had 21 receptions for 417 yards and 2 TDs. On defense, had 47 tackles and 3 sacks. | Highlight Video | ||
| Andy Groebner | Andover | WR | 6'1 180 | Committed to UM Crookston. | In 11 games, had 69 receptions for 929 yards (84 ypg) and 13 TDs. On defense, had 15 tackles and 3 FF. | ||
| Andrew Goergen | Caledonia | WR | 5'11 190 | Committed to Winona State. | In 9 games, has 40 receptions for 626 yards (69 ypg) and 9 TDs. In junior season, had 95 receptions for 1412 yards (100 ypg) and 25 TDs. | Highlight Video | |
| Jake Paulson | Rushford-Peterson | WR | 6'2 185 | In 4 games, has 14 receptions for 312 yards and 5 TDss. 2016 Winona All Area Team. In junior season, had 40 receptions for 900 yards and 12 TDs. In 4 games, had 16 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 FR, 2 FF, and 2 INTs. | Highlight Video | ||
| Luke Martens | Apple Valley | WR | 6'4 190 | Committed to Winona State (Basketball). | In 10 games, has 24 receptions for 447 yards and 7 TD. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 27 receptions for 484 yards (60 ypg) and 8 TD. | Highlight Video | |
| Noah Slagter | Willmar | WR | 6'0 160 | Committed to Northwestern College (BB). | In 9 games, has 52 receptions for 582 yards and 7 TDs. In junior season, had 59 receptions for 696 and 5 TDs. | Highlight Video | |
| Josh Daniels-Hanbury | Duluth East | Ath | 5'8 165 | In 4 games, has 12 receptions for 240 yards and 5 TDS. Had 35 carries for 156 yards. 2016 Duluth All Area. All District. All Section HM. In junior season, had 63 receptions for 774 yards (96 ypg) and 7 TDs. Had 48 carries for 240 yards and 4 TDs. | Highlight Video | ||
| Nick Prokosch | Willmar | WR | 6'1 170 | In 8 games, had 27 receptions for 265 yards and 6 TDs. 2016 All District HM. In junior season, had 38 receptions for 581 yards and 1 TD. | Highlight Video | ||
| Nathan Macho | Apple Valley | WR | 6'4 180 | In 10 games, has 22 receptions for 322 yards and 4 TDs. In junior season, had 16 receptions for 314 yards and 3 TDs. | Highlight Video | ||
| Jordan Brown | Coon Rapids | WR | 6'0 155 | Committed to Concordia-St. Paul. | In junior season, had 37 receptions for 485 yards and 2 TDs. Has recorded a 4.78 40, 36" vertical, and 245 max bench. Has 3.1 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Carter Geyer | Coon Rapids | WR | 5'11 185 | Committed to Concordia-St. Paul. | In junior season, had 57 receptions for 569 yards and 8 TDS. | Highlight Video | |
| Austin Young | Pequot Lakes | WR/DB | 5'11 170 | 2016 Brainerd All Area. All Midwest District. District Most Valuable Receiver. In junior season, has 43 receptions for 973 yards (97 ypg) and 11 TDs. On defense, had 42 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 FR, 1 BK, and 2 INTs. 2015 All Brainerd Area Team HM. All District. In sophomore season, had 36 receptions for 690 yards and 10 TDs. | Highlight Video | ||
| Tywon Nash | Southwest | WR | 6'0 200 | In junior season, had 24 receptions for 350 and 3 TDs. In sophomore season, had 15 receptions for 244 yards and 2 TDs. | Highlight Video | ||
| Maleek Bryant Davis | Roseville | WR | 6'1 160 | In 2 games, has 2 tackles, 1 TFL, and 1 INT. Transfer sit out junior year. In sophomore season, had 8 receptions for 111 yard and 1 TD. | 2015 Highlight Video | ||
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| Max Janes | Mounds View | TE/LB | 6'3 230 | Committed to Minnesota (PWO) FBS offer from Wyoming and Air Force. FCS offers from SDSU and Drake. BCS/FBS PWO from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Kentucky, and Tulane. D2 offer from Bemidji State. | 2017 All District. District DL MVP. In 9 games, had 19 receptions for 312 yards and 3 TDs. On defense, has 60 tackles, 10 TFL, 5 sacks, 3 FF, 2 FR, and 2 INTs. 2016 All Conference. In junior season, had 24 receptions for 581 yards and 7 TDs. Has recorded a 4.65 40 (handheld), 7.88 cone, 30.5" vertical, 285 max bench, 450 max squat, and 325 clean. Has a 3.0 GPA and 30 ACT. | Highlight Video | |
| Donnie Ventrelli | Como Park | TE/FB/LB | 6'4 250 | Committed to North Dakota. FCS offer from North Dakota. D2 offer from Saint Cloud State. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. In 7 games, has 8 receptions for 173 yards and 3 TDs. Has 17 carries for 83 yards and 1 TD. Had 45 tackles, 9 TFL, 13 sacks, 3 FF, 1 FR, and 2 INTs. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 18 receptions for 284 yards and 2 TDs. Had 65 carries for 340 yards and 3 TDs. On defense, had 35 tackles and 2 INTs. 2015 All District. In sophomore season, had 28 receptions for 360 yards and 5 TDs. On defense had 65 tackles, 5 sacks, and 1 INT. Has a 3.2 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Ryan Schoenfelder | Goodhue | TE | 6'5 220 | Committed to North Dakota. FCS Offer from North Dakota. | 2017 Rochester All Area. In 5 games, has 19 receptions for 367 yards and 4 TDs. 2016 Rochester All Area HM. In junior season, had 9 receptions for 154 yards and 3 TDs. | Highlight Video | |
| Mohamed Mahmound | Eastview | TE | 6'3 220 | Committed to UM Crookston. D2 offers from Winona State, Bemidji State, UM Crookston. | 2017 All District. In 9 games, had 25 receptions for 234 yards and 1 TD. 2016 All District. Had 14 receptions for 208 yards and 1 TD. In 2016 T&F, had a 42' thot and 140' discus throws | Highlight Video | |
| Nate Hendler | Holy Family | TE/DE | 6'5 220 | In 4 games, has 6 receptions for 69 yards. In junior season, had 10 receptions for 135 yards. On defense, had 55 tackles, 5 PDs, and 3 TFL. | Highlight Video | ||
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| Nathan Boe | Lakeville North | OL | 6'4 260 | Committed to Minnesota. BCS offer from Minnesota.FBS offer from Northern Illinois. FCS offers from SDSU, North Dakota, and Northern Iowa. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. 2016 All District. Two year starter. In junior season, 9 games, had 9 tackles, 2 TFL, and 2 FR. Played varsity as a sophomore. Has a 3.8 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Ronald Audette | Elk River | OL | 6'3 305 | Committed to Oregon State. BCS offers from Missouri and Oregon State. FBS Offers from Navy, Northern Illinois and New Mexico. FCS Offers from NDSU, SDSU, North Dakota, and Western Illinois. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. 2016 All State Second Team Offense. KARE 11 All Metro Offense. Star Tribune All Metro First Team Offense. Four year starter on OL. In junior season, had 62 pancake blocks. In sophomore season, had 15 tackles, 1 TFL, 1.5 sack, and 1 FR. Has recorded a 265 max bench, and 455 max squat. | Highlight Video | |
| Jacob Smith | Rosemount | OL | 6'6 315 | Committed to BYU. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. 2016 All District. Two year starting offensive lineman. | Highlight Video | |
| Adam Cook | Robbinsdale Cooper | OL | 6'7 320 | Committed to Concordia-Saint Paul.FBS offer from Marshall. FCS offer from Alabama A&M and Howard. D2 offer from Sioux Falls, Saint Cloud State, Bemidji State, Florida Tech, Concordia-SP, Sioux Falls and SMSU. Has D1 game day invites to Minnesota, Marshall, SDSU, UNI, SIU, Indiana State, and Valparaisio. | Started all games junior year. Has a 3.0 GPA and 24 ACT. | Highlight Video | |
| Joe Schreiber | Eden Prairie | OL | 6'3 285 | Committed to NDSU. FCS offers from NDSU, SDSU, and Southern Illinois. | Starting offensive lineman junior season. Has a 3.2 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Zach Collins | Totino-Grace | OL | 6'3 300 | Committed to SDSU. FCS offer from SDSU. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. 2016 All State Second Team Offense. KARE 11 All Metro Offense. | Highlight Video | |
| Odell Wilson | Minneapolis Notth | OL/DL | 6'6 260 | FCS offers from Northern Iowa and Indiana State. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. Two way starting linemen. In 10 games, had 65 tackles (28 solo), 9 TFL, 5 sacks, 1 FR, 1 FF, 2 BKTD, and 7 PDs. In junior season on defense, had 29 tackles, 5 TFL and 3 sacks. Two year starter on 2x BB State Champs. Avearged 17.2 PPG as a junior. | Highlight Video | |
| Spencer Rolland | Apple Valley | OL | 6'7 220 | Committed to Harvard. FCS offer from North Dakota, Harvard, Dartmouth, and Brown. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. District Lineman of the Year. 2016 All District. Two year starter. 2015 All District HM. Played varsity as a freshman. GPA is 4.0. | Highlight Video | |
| Trevor Oppedal | Blue Earth | OL | 6'8 280 | Committed to Minnesota (PWO). FCS offer from North Dakota. D2 offers from Winona State and St. Cloud State. | Highlight Video | ||
| Matt Waletzko | Rocori | OL | 6'8 310 | Committed to North Dakota. D2 offers from UMD, MSU Mankato, St. Cloud and SMSU. | 2016 All District HM. All Section. Starting OL as a junior. Has a 3.7 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Bryce Kennedy | Virginia | OL | 6'7 300 | Committed to South Dakota. FCS offer from South Dakota. | 2016 All District. Two year starter. 2015 All District. Two way starter as a sophomore. | Highlight Video | |
| Elijah Elkerton | Spring Lake Park | OL | 6'7 265 | Committed to Western Illinois. FCS offer from Western Illinois and Drake. D2 offers from SMSU, Concordia-SP, and Minot State. | 2017 All District. Starting offensive limeman senior year. | Highlight Video | |
| Gerone Hamilton Jr. | Holy Angels | OL/LS | 6'5 250 | Committed to Howard.FCS offer from Howard. D2 offers from Bemdji State, MSU Mankato, and Concordia-SP. Game day invite from Minnesota and SDSU. | Two year starter on offensive line. Has recorded a 4.9 agility, 23 vertical, 245 max bench, and 375 max squat. Has 3.2 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Terrell Conner | Owatonna | OL | 6'6 245 | Committed to Sioux Falls. D2 offers from MSU Mankato, Bemidji State, Winona State, Sioux Falls, St. Cloud State, and SMSU. | 2017 All District. Two year starter on offensive line. Has a 3.5 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Treyvon Cahalan | Champlin Park | OL | 6'3 300 | D2 offers from MSU Mankato, Bemidji State, UM Duluth, St. Cloud State, Northern Michigan, and MSU Moorhead. | 2016 Sports Jam All Area. All Conference. Two year starting lineman. Has a 3.46 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Caleb Annis | Hermantown | OL | 6'5 290 | Committed to Sioux Falls. D1 PWO offers from Minnesota, SDSU, and UND. D2 offers from Sioux Falls, MSU Mankato, Bemidji State, Winona State, Northern State, St. Cloud State, MSU Moorhead, and SMSU. | 2016 All District. Two way starter junior season. | Highlight Video | |
| Brandon Frankfurth | Anoka | OL | 6'2 285 | Committed to Bemidji State. D2 Offers from Sioux Falls, Bemidji State, St. Cloud State, Minot, and UM Crookston. | 2016 All District HM. Starting OL all games. 2015 All District HM. Started all 9 games as a sophomore at center. Has rcorded 5.1 shuttle, 20" vertical, 285 max bench, and 405 max squat. Has a 4.09 GPA and 28 ACT. | Highlight Video | |
| Ian Bass | Rosemount | OL | 6'4 280 | Committed to SDSU (PWO). D2 offers from UM Duluth and SMSU. Received a game day invite to UNI (attended). | 2016 All State Third Team Offense. Star Tribune All Metro First Team Offense. . Has recorded a 315 max bench, 405 max squat, and 275 max clean. Has a 3.47 GPA | Highlight Video | |
| Corey Guenther | North Saint Paul | OL | 6'3 290 | Committed to Concordia-SP. D2 offers from MSU-Mankato, Augustana, Concordia-St. Paul, Upper Iowa, and SMSU. | 2017 All Conference. Two year stater on OL. 2015 All District. Two way starter for all games in sophmore season. In junior season on defense, had 51 tackles, 3 sacks, 3 FR, and 1 fumble returned for TD. In wrestling as sophomore, qualified for state at HWT wit 32-5 record. Has recorded a 22" vertical, 335 max bench, and 365 max squat. Has a 3.7 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Trent Tatur | Maple Grove | OL | 6'3 280 | Committed to UM Duluth. | Highlight Video | ||
| JT Awosika | Maple Grove | OL | 6'5 285 | Committed to Bemidji State. | Two year varsity player. Has recorded a 26" vertical and 275 max bench. | Highlight Video | |
| Devontae Hatcher | Stillwater | OL | 6'4 305 | Committed to SMSU. D2 offer from SMSU and MSU Mankato. | 2017 All District. Two year starter on OL. 2016 All District HM. | Highlight Video | |
| Troy Casperson | Armstrong | OL | 6'4 270 | Committed to MSU Moorhead. | 2017 All Conference. District OL MVP. | Highlight Video | |
| Dylan Lauer | Cloquet | OL | 6'4 270 | Committed to St. Cloud State. D2 offer from St Cloud State. | 2016 All District 2nd Team. Started all games as a junior. Has recorded a 5.0 40, 4.98 agility, 255 max bench, and 405 max squat. Has a 3.33 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Matt Sieh | St. Croix Lutheran | OL | 6'4 230 | Committed to MSU Mankato. D2 offers from MSU Mankato and MSU Moorhead. | Highlight Video | ||
| Joe Kammeyer | Henry Sibley | OL | 6'2 285 | Committed to SMSU. | 2016 All District. Three year starter on offensive line. 2015 All District HM. | Highlight Video | |
| Peyton Greve | Centennial | OL | 6'1 260 | Starting offensive lineman junior season. Has a 4.1 GPA and 34 ACT. | Highlight Video | ||
| Cameron Murphy | Wilmar | OL | 6'5 275 | Offers from Northern State and MSU Moorhead. | 2017 West Central Tribune All Area. All District. District Lineman of the Year. Two year starter on OL. | Highlight Video | |
| Manny Alvarez | Columbia Heights | OL/DL | 6'5 270 | Committed to St. Cloud State. D2 offer from St Cloud State. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. 2016 All District. Three year starter on OL. In junior season, had 47 tackles (22 solo), 1 TFL, and .5 sacks. In wrestling as a sophomore, recorded a 27-2 record. Has recorded a 450 max squat. | Highlight Video | |
| Jaden Podratz | Sibley East | OL | 6'4 290 | 2016 All District. Two year starter. 2015 All Conference. Qualified for State Wrestling at HWT with 20-13 record. | Highlight Video | ||
| Conner McKern | Kasson-Mantorville | OL | 6'2 285 | Committed to UW-River Falls. | 2016 All District. Started all games junior season. Has a 3.76 GPA and 29 ACT. | Highlight Video | |
| Isaac Bahr | Kasson-Mantorville | OL | 6'5 285 | Started all games junior year. | Highlight Video | ||
| Dominic Villa | Blaine | OL | 6'3 275 | Committed to SMSU. | Played varsity in all games as a junior. | Highlight Video | |
| Brad Staska | Blooming Prairie | OL | 6'2 250 | 2016 Owatonna All Area. All-Mid Southest District. Started all games junior season. | Highlight Video | ||
| Matt Borowicz | Lakeville South | OL | 6'4 240 | Committed to SDSU (PWO). | 2016 All District HM. Starting offensive lineman junior season. | Highlight Video | |
| Andrew Larson | Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton | OL/DL | 6'3 280 | 2016 All District. Academic All District. In 8 games, had 29 tackles and 4 TFL. | Highlight Video | ||
| Dustin Olson | Ottertail Central | DL/OL | 6'3 250 | Committed to MSU-Moorhead. | 2016 All Section. 2015 All Section. | Highlight Video | |
| Blaise Rau | PEM | OL | 6'4 275 | Highlight Video | |||
| Noah Sandmeyer | St. James | OL | 6'4 260 | In wrestling as sophomore, had a 16-15 record. | Highlight Video | ||
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| Josh Aune | St. Paul Highland Park | WR/DB | 6'1 205 | Committed to Minnesota. BCS offer from Minnesota. FCS offers from NDSU, SDSU, North Dakota, UNI, South Dakota, and Montana State. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. KARE11 All Metro. In 9 games, had 134 carries for 880 yards/12TDs and 15 receptions for 173 yards/1TD. On defense, had 116 tackles, 10 TFL, 7 sacks, 3 FR, 1 Sfty and 1 Int. 2016 All District. In junior season, has 16 receptions for 377 yards and 2 TDs. Has 48 carries for 351 yards and 3 TDS. On defense, had 68 tackles and 1 TFL. 2015 All District. In sophomore season, had 32 receptions for 497 yards and 4 TDs. On defense, had 39 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 sacks, 3 FR, 2 FF, and 1 INT. In track and field, has recorded a 11.13 100m, 6'3 high jump, and 41' triple jump. Recorded a 10' broad jump, and 36.5" vertical, 225 max bench. Has a 3.75 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Phoenix Sproles | Robbinsdale Cooper | WR/DB | 6'0 170 | Committed to NDSU. FBS offers from Air Force, Navy, Wyoming, Northern Illinois, NDSU, SDSU, UNI, Montana State, Princeton, South Dakota, Illinois State, Yale, Brown, and Columbia. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. In 9 games, had 11 receptions for 259 yards and 4 TDs. On defense, 35 tackles, and 10 PRs for 279 yards (27 ypr). 2016 Sport Jam All Area. All District. District Special Teams Player of the Year. In junior season, had 34 receptions for 470 yards and 4 TDs. On defense, had 24 tackles and 7 INTs. Has 14 PR for 190 yards and 14 ypr. Has recorded a 4.56 40, 4.32 shuttle, 34" vertical, 210 max bench, and 375 max squat. Has a 3.85 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Jack Anderson | Holy Angels | RB/LB | 6'0 200 | Committed to Western Illinois. FBS offers from Air Force, Army, and Navy. FCS offer from Western Illinois. PWO from SDSU. D2 offers from Bemidji State, Northern Michigan, and MSU Mankato. | In 5 games, has 58 carries for 275 yards and 6 TDs. On defense, has 35 tackles, 5 TFL, .5 sack, and 1 PD. 2016 All District. In junior season, has 174 carries for 1058 yards(106 ypg) and 15 TDs. On defense, had 57 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack, 1 INT for TD, and 3 PBU. In sophomore season, had 118 carries for 709 yards and 10 TDs. On defense, had 46 tackles, 4 TFL, and 1.5 sacks. Has recorded a 4.62 40, 30" vertical, 315 max bench, and 395 max squat. Has a 3.3 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Jevon Brekke | DeLaSalle | RB/LB | 6'2 185 | Committed to Northern Iowa. FBS offer from Navy. FCS offers from Northern Iowa and Indiana State. | In 8 games, had 56 carries for 512 yards/4 TDs and 22 receptions for 282 yards/2 TDs. On defense, has 33 tackles,1 FR, 1 FF, 3 INT and 1 PD. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 70 carries for 448 yards and 4 TD. Had 25 receptions for 235 yards and 4 TDs. On defense, had 82 tackles (32 solo), 2 TFL, 4 sacks, 3 FF, 2 FR and 6 PDs. In sophomore season, had 112 carries for 528 yads and 5 TDs. Had 19 receptions for 253 yards and 3 TDs. | Highlight Video | |
| Mitchell Kartes | St.Michael-Albertville | RB/DB | 6'0 180 | Committed to NDSU. FCS offers from NDSU, South Dakota, Indiana State, Montana State, and Columbia. | In 5 games, has 79 carries for 620 yards and 9 TDs. On defense has 21 tackles and 1 INT (1TD). 2016 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team Offense. All District. District DB of the Year. In junior season, had 162 carries for 761 yards and 12 TDs and 12 receptions for 179 yards and 2 TDs. On defense, has 39 tackles and 6 INTs. Had 17 PR for 150 yards and 1 TD. Had 3 KR for 53 yards. In sophomore season, had 137 carries for 891 yards, 6.5 ypc, and 8 TDs. Has recorded a 4.6 40 (electronic), 28" vertical, 275 max bench, and 365 max squat. Has a 3.6 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Michael Coble | Byron | Ath | 6'3 185 | Commited to MSU Mankato. FCS offers from SDSU and North Dakota. D2 offers from MSU Mankato, UM Duluth, Bemidji State, Winona State, and St. Cloud State. | 2017 District Co-MVP. All District. In 10 games, had 1297 passing yards and 12 TDs. Had 677 rushing yards and 7 TDs. 2016 All Conference. In junior season, had 1200 passing yards and 14 TDs, and 500 rushing yards and 5 TDs. Had 35 tackles, 4 INTs, and 9 PBU.. 2016 and 2017 All Conferenc in BB. Has a 3.3 GPA and 21 ACT. | Highlight Video | |
| Tre Thomas | Burnsville | RB/DB | 6'1 200 | Committed to South Dakota. FCS offer from Northern Iowa. D2 offer from SMSU. | 2017 All District. In 7 games, has 26 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FF, and 1 FR (1TD). Has 107 carries for 576 yards. 2016 All District HM. In junior season, has 70 tackles and 6 TFL. Rushed for 111 yards and had 67 receiving yards and 2 TDs. | Highlight Video | |
| Kellen Mckeag | Apple Valley | LB/RB | 6'1 210 | Committed to Valparaiso. D2 offer from Bemidji State, SMSU, and Florida Tech. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. KARE11 All Metro. District Defensive Player of the Year. In 11 games, had 86 tackles, 7 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FR, and 2 INT. On offense, has 170 carries for 1089 yards and 18 TDs. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 62 tackles (38 solo), 9 TFL, 5 sacks, 1 INT, 3 FF, and 1 FR. . On offense, has 30 carries for 168 yards and 1 TD. 2015 All District HM. In sophomore season, had 81 tackles (41 solo), 5 sacks, 3 TFLs, 1 FF, 1 FR, 3 PBU, and 1 INT. Has a 3.78 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Ikenna Ujuagu | Benilde-St. Margaret's | LB/RB | 6'0 205 | FCS offer from Indiana State. Received invite to Iowa, NDSU and North Dakota Junior Days. | In 9 games, had 58 tackles, 7 TFL, 3 sacks, 2 FR, and 1 PD. Has 10 carries for 98 yards and 2 TDs. Has 7 receptions for 60 yards and 3TDs. 2016 Sports Jam All Area. All District. In junior season, had 98 tackles, 15 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 2 FR, 3 FF, and 1 PBU. On offense, had 78 carries for 466 yards and 3 TDs and 18 receptions for 245 yards and 2 TDs. In sophomore season, had 65 tackles (41 solo), 9 TFL, 3 sacks, and 1 INT. | 2015 Highlight Video | |
| Jackson Crawford | Cretin-Derham Hall | Ath | 6'3 210 | PWO offer from SDSU. D2 offers from MSU Mankato, St. Cloud State, and MSU Moorhead. | In one game, has 8 tackles, 1 TFL, and 2 sacks. In junior season, completed 80 of 182 passes for 1125 yards and 7 TDs. Rushed for 136 yards and 3 TDs. Has recorded a 4.64 40, 4.0 shuttle, 33" vertical, 235 max bench, and 335x3 squat. Has a 3.0 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Jeremiah Jacobson | Lakeville South | RB/Ath | 6'1 195 | PWO Offer from Minnesota. Received game day invite from SDSU (attended). | In 7 games, had 116 carries for 502 yards and 4 TDs. On defense, has 10 tackles and 1 TFL. Injured in junior season. Recorded a 10.64 and 3rd in AA State Track in 100m and | ||
| Derrick Cannon | Plainview-Elgin-Mill | WR/DB | 5'10 160 | Committed to MSU Mankato. D2 offers from MSU Mankato, UM Duluth, Bemidji State, and Winona State. | In senior season, had 18 catches for 306 yards and 7 TDs. Had 23 tackles, 1 INT (1 TD), and 10 PDs. Had 2 KR for TDs. In 2016 Rochester All Area HM. All District 2nd Team. In junior season, had 18 receptions for 306 yards and 7 TDs. 2 KRs for TDs. On defense, had 23 tackles, 1 INT, and 10 PDs. Has recorded a 36" vertical, 225 max bench, and 305 max squat. Has a 3.3 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Jacob Prince | Cretin-Derham Hall | TE/LB | 6'4 225 | Committed to Southern Miss (PWO). D2 offers from MSU Mankato, Sioux Falls and Bemidji State. | In 12 games, had 26 receptions for 556 yards and 8 TDs. On defense, had 15 TFL and 7 sacks. | Highlight Video | |
| Michael Bailey | Park Center | OLB/WR | 6'2 190 | Committed to SMSU. D2 offer from Bemidji State and SMSU. | Highlight Video | ||
| Maguire Petersen | Hutchinson | WR/DB | 6'0 180 | D2 offers from MSU Mankato and SMSU. | In 8 games, had 22 receptions for 591 yards and 8 TDs. Had 36 carries for 246 yards and 5 TDs. 2016 KDUZ All Area Team. All District. District DB of the Year. In junior season, had 22 receptions for 474 yards and 8 TDs, 23 carries for 297 yards (13 ypc) and 3 TDs. On defense, had 19 tackles, 1 TFL, and 5 INTs. 2015 All District. Special Teams MVP. In 2017 T&F, recorded a 11.37 100m, 6'6 high jump, and 20'7 long jump. | Highlight Video | |
| DJ Johnson | Eden Prairie | DB/WR | 5'8 165 | Committed to Bemidji Stae. D2 Offer from Bemidji State and MSU Moorhead. | Highlight Video | ||
| Malik Franklin | Rochester Mayo | WR/LB | 5'10 190 | D2 Offer from Bemidji State. | 2017 All District. In 8 games, has 82 carries for 553 yards and 7 TDS. Has 8 receptions for 136 yards and 3 TDs. Has 43 tackles 8 TFLs, and 4 sacks. 2016 All Conference. In junior season, had 47 tackles (31 solo), 5 TFL, and 2 sacks. On offense, had 25 carries for 156 yards and 1 TD. Had 12 receptions for 257 yards and 3 TDs. Has recorded a 4.45 40 (hand), 33" vertical, 280 max bench, and 475 max squat. | Highlight Video | |
| Dorrell Bratton | St. Croix Lutheran | RB/DB | 6'0 175 | Committed to SMSU. D2 offers from SMSU and Cincinnati Christian. | In 10 games, had 32 carries for 378 yards and 3 TDs. Had 50 tackles, 3 TFL, and 1 INT. | Highlight Video | |
| Dasan Frazier | DeLaSalle | Ath | 5'9 160 | Committed to Morehouse University. D2 offer from UM Duluth, MSU Moorhead, and SMSU. | 2017 All District Honorable Mention. In 11 games, completed 67 of 115 passes for 907 yards and 11 TDs. Had 47 carries for 151 yards and 2 TDs. On defense, had 7 tackles and 1 FR. | Highlight Video | |
| Terrance Nicholson | Cooper | Ath | 5'10 160 | Committed to UM-Crookston. D2 Offers from SMSU, MSU Moorhead, and UM Crookston. | In 10 games, had 43 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 FR, 2 INTs (1TD). | Highlight Video | |
| Nate Hill | Cooper | Ath | 5'9 200 | Committed to SMSU. D2 offers from Bemidji State and SMSU. | In 10 games, had 89 tackles, 8 TFL, 1FR, 3 INT (2TD). On offense, had 37 carries for 392 ayrds (10.6 ypc) and 7 TDs. | Highlight Video | |
| Nate Soto | Fridley | WR/DB | 6'3 185 | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. KARE11 All Metro. In 12 games, had 43 receptions for 971 yards and 16 TDs. Had 38 carries for 231 yards and 4 TDs. Has 33 tackles, 1 TFL, 5 INT (1INT TD) and 7 PD. Had 11 KRs for 392 yards and 3 TDs. Had 13 PRs for 238 yards and 1 TD. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 36 receptions for 683 yards (75 ypg) and 8 TDs. On defense, had 48 tackles, 1 TFL, 2 FR, 7 INTs and 4 PBU. Has recorded a 4.5 40, 7.5 cone drill, 32" vertical, 195 max bench, and 245 max squat. | Highlight Video | ||
| Added | Martin LaFond | Perham | Ath | 5'10 175 | In 9 games, had 35 carries for 378 yards (10.8 ypc) and 3 TDs. Had 32 receptions for 530 yards and 4 TDs. Had 36 tackles,1TFL, 3 INTs, and 7 PDs. | Highlight Video | |
| Noah Foster | Mora | WR/RB | 6'0 180 | In 10 games, had 27 receptions for 461 yards and 5 TDs. Had 126 carries for 772 yards and 10 TDs. Had 112 tackles (42 solo), 2 FRs, and 4 INTs. 10 KR for 208 yards.In junior season, had 21 receptions for 561 receiving yards, 362 rushing yards, and 219 special team returns. | Highlight Video | ||
| John Schmidt | Des Moines, Iowa (Former Sartell) | LB/RB | 5'10 195 | Committed to Iowa Western. | Injured junior season. 2015 St. Cloud All Area HM. All Conference. All Section. In sophomore season, had 202 carries for 906 yards and 14 TDs. On defense, had 37 tackles and 1 TFL. Has recorded a 4.61 40, 4.15 shuttle, 35.9" vertical, 325 max bench, and 515 max squat. | Highlight Video | |
| Alex Raichle | Owatonna | WR | 5'10 160 | In 9 games, has 26 receptions for 542 yards and 5 TDS. Has 20 tackles, 1 INT, 1 BK, and 4 PDs. 2016 Owatonna Player of the Year. All-Big Southeast District. In junior season, had 20 receptions for 487 yards and 9 TDs. On defense, had 36 tackles, 5 PBU, 4 INTs, and 1 BK. Had 11 punt returns for 196 yards (18 ypr). | Highlight Video | ||
| Michael Schimming | Princeton | Ath | 6'3 205 | In 9 games, has 352 yards passing/1TD, 31 carries for 110 yards/2TDs, 18 receptions for 285 yards/1TD. On defense, had 31 tackles and 4 TFL. In junior season, had 65 tackles, 3 sacks, 2 FF, and 1 FR. On offense, had 8 receptions for 86 yards. Has recorded a 4.95 40, 205 max bench, and 365 max squat. | Highlight Video | ||
| Xavier Roberts | DeLaSalle | Ath | 6'1 190 | In 11 games, had 49 carries for 401 yards/7TDs and 16 receptions for 238 yards/2TDs. On defense has 31 tackles, 2 INTs, and 2 PDs. | |||
| Lucas Dertinger | Becker | WR/LB | 6'0 200 | 2017 SCTimes All Area First Team. All District. In 11 games, had 48 receptions for 657 yards and 11 TDs. Had 50 tackles, 2 TFL, and 6 INT (1TD). 2016 St. Cloud Times All Area HM. All District First Team. Distrtict WR MVP. In junior season, had 31 receptions for 436 yards and 13 TDs. On defense, had 53 tackles, 7 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 INTs, and 2 PBU. | Highlight Video | ||
| Preston Jelen | Prior Lake | DB/RB | 6'0 195 | D2 Offer from Bemidji State. | 2017 Vikings All State. Star Tribune All Metro First Team. All District. In 10 games, had 98 carries for 635 yards and 6 TDs. Had 15 receptions for 149 yards and 1 TD. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 40 tackles, 1 INT, 3 PBU, and 1 BK. Had 456 yards rushing and 4 TDs. In sophomore season, had 21 tackles and 1 sack. Has recorded a 4.62 40 (HH), 4.24 shuttle, 33.5" vertical, 300 max bench, and 450 max squat. Has a 3.9 GPA and 28 ACT. | Highlight Video | |
| Gary Smith | Roseville | Ath | 6'3 185 | In 8 games, had 19 receptions for 139 yards and $ TDs. 2016 All Section. In junior season, had 15 receptions for 285 yards and 3 TDs. Had 30 carries for 262 yards and 3 TDs. On defense, had 50 tackles, 5 sacks, 2 FF, and 1 FR. 2015 All District. Rushed for 65 yards. Had 8 receptions for 83 yards. Had 22 tackles, 1 FR, and 1 safety. | Highlight Video | ||
| Junior Kai | Brooklyn Center | Ath | 5'10 160 | Committed to MSU Moorhead. D2 offer from MSU Moorhead and SMSU. | In 8 games, had 27 receptions for 356 yards and 4 TDs. On defense, had 30 tackles, 6 TFL, 2 sacks, and 1 INT. 2016 All District HM. All Conference HM. In junior season, had 22 receptions for 398 yards and 3 TDs. On defense, had 26 tackles, 3 INTs, 2 FF, 1 FR, and 5 PBU. | Highlight Video | |
| Austin Einerson | BOLD | RB/LB | 6'1 220 | In senior season, had 89 carries for 817 yards and 13 TDs. Had 12 receptions for 190 yards and 2 TDs. On defense, had 51 tackles (15 solo), 2 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FR, and 1 FF. 2016 West Central All Area First Team. KDUZ All Area Football Team. In junior season, had 116 carries for 925 yards and 12 TDs and 12 receptions for 228 yards and 5 TDs. On defense, had 41 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack, and 2 INTs. Has recorded 300 max bench and 475 max squat. | Highlight Video | ||
| Talon Bradley | St. Anthony | DB/WR | 5'10 165 | In junior season, had 25 receptions for 450 yards and 2 TDs. Had 680 all purpose yards. In 2 games on defense, had 23 tackles and 1 INT. In sophomore season, had 26 tackles, 5 TFL, 1 INT, and 1 FF. On offense had 3 receptions for 90 yards. Has a 3.0 GPA. | Highlight Video | ||
| Matt Schindler | Eden Valley-Watkins | WR/DB | 5'10 165 | 2016 St. Cloud Times All Area HM. District DB of the Year. In junior season, had 49 tackles, 1 TFL, 9 INTs, and 4 PBU. Had 47 receptions for 810 yards and 9 TDs. Had 39 carries for 342 yards (8.8 ypc) and 5 TDs. | Highlight Video | ||
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| David Alston | Woodbury | DE | 6'5 225 | Committed to Nebraska. BCS offers from Wisconsin, Nebraska, Utah, and Iowa State. FBS offers from Northern Illinois, Air Force, New Mexico, and Buffalo. FCS offers from NDSU, SDSU, Montana State, Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, Columbia and Princeton. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. KARE11 All Metro. District Defensive MVP. In 9 games, had 39 tackles, 13 TFL, 6.5 sack and 4 INTs. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 31 tackles, 10 TFL, and 5 sacks. | Highlight Video | |
| Logan Richter | Perham | DL | 6'4 280 | Committed to Minnesota. BCS offer from Minnesota. | In 4 games, has 18 tackles, 7 TFL, and 1 sack. 2016 All District. In junior season,had 38 tackles (23 solo), 6 TFL, 1 FR, 1 FF, and 2 BK. | Highlight Video | |
| Samuel Moore | Verndale | DL | 6'5 225 | Committed to NDSU. BCS offer from Iowa. FCS offer from NDSU. | In 3 games, has 23 tackles and 4 TFL. Has 16 receptions for 365 yards and 2 TD. | Highlight Video | |
| Zach Whaley | Prior Lake | DL | 6'4 285 | Committed to Kent State. FBS offer from Kent State. FCS offer from Stephen F. Austin. Received game day invite to Minnesota. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. KARE11 All Metro. In 10 games, had 82 tackles, 6 TFLs, 5 sacks, 2 FF, and 2 BK. In junior season, had 26 tackles and 1 blocked kick. Has recorded a 515 max squat, 325 max bench, and 300 max clean. | Highlight Video | |
| Beau Foix | Virginia | De/Ath | 6'6 225 | Committed to North Dakota. D1 offer from North Dakota. D1 PWO from SDSU. D2 offers from UMD, Augustana, SMSU, and UM Crookston. Received game day invite to SDSU (attended). | 2017 All State, All District, and All Section. In 9 games, had 71 tackles, 11 TFL, 5 sacks, 11 QB hurries, 2 FR, 2 FF, 3 PDs, and 1 BK. On offense, has 29 carries for 176 yards and 7 TDs. | Highlight Video | |
| Charlie Phytian | Cretin-Derham Hall | DL | 6'7 260 | Committed to St. Thomas. FCS Offer from San Diego. D2 offer from Northern Michigan. | Highlight Video | ||
| Stephen Kletscher | St. Croix Lutheran | DE/TE | 6'4 240 | Committed to Williams College. FCS offers from Drake and Morehead State. | In 7 games, has 20 tackles, 4 TFLs, and 1 sack. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 67 tackles (48 solo), 13 TFL, 6 sacks, 1 INT for TD, 4 blocked kicks/punts, and 1 FR. On offense, had 12 receptions for 260 yards and 2 TDs. Has a 4.1 GPA and 34 ACT. | Highlight Video | |
| Micah Roane | Chaska | DL | 6'4 245 | Committed to Minnesota (PWO). D2 offers from MSU Mankato, Bemidji State, Sioux Falls, UM-Duluth, and Augustana. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. KARE11 All Metro. In 9 games, had 56 tackles, 12 TFLs, 2 sacks, 1 FR and 1 PD. In junior season, had 31 tackles, 4 TFL, 1 sack, 1 blocked kick for TD, and 1 PD. | Highlight Video | |
| Ty Cobb | Irondale | DL | 6'3 265 | Committed to Bemidji State. D2 offers from UM Duluth, Bemidji State, St. Cloud State, SMSU, Augustana, and Sioux Falls. | 2017 All District. In 7 games, has 7 tackles and 2 TFL. In junior season, had 40 tackles, 7 TFL, 4 sacks, and 1 FF. In sophomore season, had 13 tackles, 1 TFL, and 1 sack. Has a 2.8 GPA and 28 ACT. | Highlight Video | |
| Nick Radunz | Becker | DL | 6'5 275 | D2 offers from MSU Mankato, Saint Cloud State, and SMSU. | 2017 SCTimes All Area First Team. In 12 games, had 39 tackles, 7 TFLs, 2 sacks, and 1 FR. In junior season, had 30 solo tackles, 9 TFL, and 3 sacks. Played varsity as a sophomore. Has recorded a 300 max bench and 355 max squat. | Highlight Video | |
| Nick Waldo | Winona | DL | 6'4 250 | Committed to Winona State. D2 offers from Winona State, SMSU, and Concordia-SP. | 2017 All District. District Lineman of the Year. In 12 games, has 65 tackles (25 solo), 19 TFL, 10 sacks, 3 FR (1TD), 3 FF, 2 INT, 1 SFT, 1 BK (1TD) and 3 PD. 2016 All State Third Team Defense. All-Big Southeast District. In junior season, had 69 tackles, 12 TFL, 5.5 sacks, 11 QB hurries, 1 FR, 1 FF, and 5 PBU. 2015 All District HM. Has recorded a 295 max bench, 515 max squat, and 246 max clean. Has 3.32 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Ryan Schnobrich | Park Center | DT | 6'3 285 | Committed to Bemidji State. D2 offers from Northern State, Bemidji State, MSU Moorhead, Winona State, St. Cloud State, Concordia-SP, Augustana, and SMSU. | Highlight Video | ||
| Ronney Trass | Irondale | DL | 6'5 305 | Committed to St. Cloud State. Offers from St. Cloud State and SMSU. | 2017 All District. In 9 games, has 71 tackles, 11 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 FFs and 1 BK. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 91 tackles, 14 TFL, 6 sacks, and 1 FF. | Highlight Video | |
| Anthony Williams | Osseo | DE/Ath | 6'4 210 | D2 offer from Concordia-St. Paul and SMSU. | 2017 All Conference. Sports Jam All Area. In 9 games, had 62 tackles (36 solo), 10 TFL, 9 sacks, 3 FF, 2 FR, 1 INT, 2 BKs, and 5 PDs. | Highlight Video | |
| Zach Jakes | Mankato West | DL | 6'0 230 | Committed to Gustavus Adolphus. D2 offers from Winona State and UM Crookston. | 2017 Distric Co-Lineman of the Year. All Conference. All City. In 11 games, had 37 tackles (20 solo), 16 TFLs, 3 sacks and 2 FF. In junior season, had 22 tackles and 2 sacks. Injured during season. 2015 Big Southeast All District. In sophomore season, had 64 tackles (18 solo), 11 TFL, 12.5 sacks, and 4 FF. In 2016 Wrestling, placed 2nd at 220AA with 38-2 record. Has recorded 265x5 bench and 325x5 squat. Has a 3.94 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Sam Willmott | Rosemount | OL/DL | 6'3 250 | Committed to SDSU (PWO) | Two year starting offensive lineman. | Highlight Video | |
| Kaleb Stevens | Proctor | DL | 6'2 245 | Committed to Bemidji State. | In 11 games, had 62 tackles (32 solo), 10 TFL, 7 FF, 3 FR, 1 Sfty and 1 INT. 2016 Duluth All Area. All Conference. In junior season, had 85 tackles, 16 TFL, and 9 sacks. In sophomore season, had 42 tackles, 4 TFL, and 1 sack. | Highlight Video | |
| Logan Loiselle | Two Harbors | DE/LB | 6'4 215 | Committed to Bemidji State. D2 offer from Bemidji State. | 2017 All Conference. Conference Defensive Player of the Year. In 10 games, had 85 tackles, 16 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FR, 1 FF, 3 INTs, 1 SFTY, 2 BK, and 2 PD. On offense, had 11 receptions for 260 yards and 4 TDs. In junior season, had 101 tackles, 11 TFL, 3 sacks, and 2 FF. 2015 All Conference. In sophomore season, had 65 tackles, 17 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 2 FF, and 2 FR. Recorded a 4.78 40 (hand), 4.56 agility, 25" vertical, 97" broad jump, 455 squat, | Highlight Video | |
| Lance Siggens | Woodbury | DE | 6'4 250 | Committed to Concordia-St. Paul. D2 offer from Concordia-St. Paul. | In 9 games, has 31 tackles, 5 TFL, and 2.5 sacks. In junior season, had 18 tackles (14 solo), 5 TFL, and 2 sacks. Has recorded a 4.6 agility drill, 29" vertical, 255 max bench, and 525 max squat. | Highlight Video | |
| Ryan Hannegrefs | Mankato East | DE | 6'4 230 | Offer from Concordia-SP. | In 8 games, had 40 tackles and 2 TFLs. On offense, had 11 receptions for 216 yards and 2 TDs. In junior season, had 44 tackles, 3 TFL, and 2.5 sack. In sophomore season, had 30 tackles, 7 TFL, 2 sacks and 1 INT. Has recorded a 4.8 40, 35" vertical, 250 max bench, and 400 max squat. | Highlight Video | |
| Davis Jaeger | Eden Prairie | DL | 6'4 225 | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. | Highlight Video | ||
| Jake Selb | Andover | DE | 6'3 240 | In 11 games, has 48 tackles, 8 TFL, and 6 sacks. | |||
| Jason Miller | Holy Angels | DL | 6'2 240 | In 11 games, has 50 tackles, 5 TFL, 5 sacks, and 1 FR. | Highlight Video | ||
| Peter Bercich | Lakeville North | DE | 6'2 220 | In 11 games, has 45 tackles, 8TFL, 1.5 sack, 1 FR, 1 INT, and 2 PDs. In junior season, had 24 tackles, 7 TFL, 2.5 sacks, and 1 FF. | Highlight Video | ||
| Phaizon Scott | Minneapolis North | DE/LB | 6'3 220 | In 9 games, had 67 tackles, 6 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 2 FF, 1 INT ( 1TD), and 6 PDs. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 80 tackles (43 solo), 13 TFL, 6.5 sacks, 2 INT, and 8 PBU. In sophomore season, had 37 tackles (15 solo), 6 TFL, 3 sacks, 2 FR, 1 INT, and 6 PBU. | Highlight Video | ||
| Brehndan Knox | Crosby-Ironton | DE | 6'4 220 | In 7 games, has 26 tackles, 2 TFL, and 3 sacks. All North East District HM. In junior season, had 44 tackles and 1 sack. | Highlight Video | ||
| Trent Esping | Minneota | DL/TE | 6'3 250 | In 10 games, has 31 tackles , 2 TFL, and 2 PDs. In junior season, had 17 tackles, 2 TFL, and 3.5 sacks. In sophomore season, had 29 tackles, 6 TFL, and 4 sacks. Qualified for State Wrestling at HWT with 28-8 record. Has recorded a 350 max bench and 295 max squat. | Highlight Video | ||
| Tucker Hart | Delano | DE | 6'3 225 | Committed to Bemidji State. | In 9 games, had 49 tackles, 4 TFL, and 6.5 sacks. On offense, had 15 receptions for 200 yards and 2 TDs. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 41 tackles and 7 sacks. In sophomore season, had 61 tackles (35 solo), 8 sacks, and 1 FR. | Highlight Video | |
| Sedrique Ametor | Washburn | LB | 5'11 200 | In junior season, has 47 tackles, 8 TFL, 5.5 sacks, 2 FR, and 3 FF. Played varsity as a sophomore. In wrestling as sophomore, qualified for state with 24-15 record. | Highlight Video | ||
| Michael Fahim | Mounds View | DE | 6'5 235 | Committed to Minnesota (Track and Field). | Player to watch. Has recorded 240 max bench and 5x365 squat. | Highlight Video | |
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| Antonio Montero | Eden Prairie | LB | 6'0 215 | Committed to Rice. FBS offer from Air Force, Rice, and San Diego State. FCS offers from NDSU and Northern Iowa. D2 offers from MSU Mankato and Bemidji State. Game day invites from Iowa, Minnesota, Vandy, and SDSU. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team and Player of the Year. KARE11 All Metro. In 12 games, has 98 tackles, 12 TFL, 3 FR, and 2 INTs. On offense, has 92 carries for 414 yards and 21 TDs. 2016 All Conference HM. In junior season, had 85 tackles, 13 TFL, 4 sacks, 2 FF, and 1 INT. Has a 3.63 GPA and 26 ACT. | Highlight Video | |
| Brock Mogensen | Farmington | LB | 6'2 215 | Committed to South Dakota.FCS offer from South Dakota. D2 offer from Winona State. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. In 8 games, had 66 tackles, 7 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 2 FF (1TD), and 1 INT. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 96 tackles, 5 TFL, 2 sacks, and 2 FR. In sophomore season, had 31 tackles (16 solo) and 1 TFL. Has recorded a 4.95 40, 4.4 agility, 28" vertical, 245 max bench, and 455 max squat. Has a 3.62 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Ty Barron | Minnetonka | LB | 6'0 225 | Committed to Minnesota (PWO). FCS offer from SDSU and Cornell. PWO from Minnesota. D2 offers from UM Duluth and Augustana. Game day invites from Minnesota, Iowa, MSU Mankato, Bemidji State, Sioux Falls, and Augustana. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. KARE11 All Metro. In 11 games, has 101 tackles, 4 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 BK, and 2 PDs. In 5 games, has 37 carries for 224 yards and 3 TDs. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 75 tackles, 5 TFL, 5.5 sacks, 3 FF, 2 FR, 1 INT, and 1 PBU. In sophomore season, had 98 carries for 305 yards and 4 TDs. Had 6 receptions for 66 yards. Has recorded a 4.65 40, 30.5 vertical, 315 max bench, and 425 max squat. Has a 3.8 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Jarrod Peterson | Centennial | LB | 6'1 220 | Committed to South Dakota (PWO0. D2 offers from St. Cloud State and Northern Michigan. Game day invite from Minnesota. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. All Conference. In 11 games, had 100 tackles, 12 TFL, 4 sacks, and 2 PDs. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 114 tackles (26 solo), 9 TFL, 2 INT, and 3 PBU. In sophomore season, had 110 tackles, 10 TFL, 1 FR, 1 BK, and 2 PBU. Has recorded a 4.20 shuttle, 275 max bench, and 415 max squat. Has a 3.0 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Thomas Zinnah | Champlin Park | LB | 6'1 240 | D2 offers from Bemidji State and Winona State. | In 7 games, has 54 tackles, 8 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 2 FR, and 3 FF. 2016 All Conference. All District. In junior season, had 54 tackles, 3 TFL, 6 sacks, 1 FR, and 3 FF. Has recorded a 4.6 40, 30" vertical, 250 max bench, and 365 max squat. | Highlight Video | |
| Evan Oetter | Chaska | LB | 6'3 190 | Committed to SMSU. D2 offer from SMSU and MSU Moorhead. | In 9 games, had 53 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 FR, 1 FF and 2 PD. | Highlight Video | |
| Alex Toedter | Maple Lake | LB/RB | 6'4 230 | Committed to St. Cloud State. D2 offers from UM Duluth and St. Cloud. | In junior season, had 101 tackles. On offense, had 857 rushing yards and 12 TDs. In sophomore season, recorded 34 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 FF, and 1 INT. In freshman season, had 7.5 sacks and 3 FR. Has a 3.2 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Mikel Martin | Roseville | LB/DB | 5'10 190 | D2 Offer from MSU Mankato. | In 5 games, has 46 tackles, 5 TFLs, and 2 sacks. 2016 All District HM. In junior season, had 52 tackles, 6 TFL, 4 sacks, 4 FR, 1 INT. | Highlight Video | |
| Luke Hawkshead | Austin | DE/LB | 6'2 225 | D2 offers from Winona State and MSU Moorhead. Received game day invites to NDSU (attended) and USD. | 2017 All Conference. In 5 games, had 28 tackles, 3 sacks, 4 FF, and 3 PD. On offense, had 17 receptions for 371 yards and 3 TDs.. 2016 Rochester All Area HM. Austin All Area. All Big Southeast. Has recorded 235 max bench and 350 max squat. Has recorded a 4.92 40 (electronic), 4.45 agility, 34.5" vertical, 240 max bench, and 380 max squat. Has a 3.2 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Levi Smith | Triton | LB/FB | 6'2 245 | Committed to Winona State. D2 offer from Winona State and SMSU. | 2016 Rochester All Area First Team. In junior season, had 100 tackles, 4 sacks, 5 TFL, and 1 INT. Rushed for 770 yards and 9 TDs. | Highlight Video | |
| Ryan Mazurek | Holy Angels | LB | 6'4 205 | Committed to South Dakota (PWO). D2 offer from MSU Moorhead. | In 11 games, has 36 tackles, 4 TFL, and 1 sack. In junior season, had 59 tackles (23 solo), 6 TFL, 1.5 sack, 1 FR, 1 FF, 2 INT, and 3 PBU. Has a 3.3 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Jake Hawkins | Waconia | LB | 6'2 220 | Committed to SMSU. D2 offers from MSU Moorhead, Wayne State, and SMSU. | 2017 All District. In senior season, had 111 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 2 sacks, and 1 INT. 2016 All District HM. In junior season, had 44 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack, and 1 FR. In wrestling as a junior, had a 30-11 record. In sophomore season, had 15 tackles and 1 TFL. In wrestling as a sophomore, recorded a 24-11 record at HWT. Has a 3.1 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Terrell Ayers | Chisago Lakes | LB | 6'1 180 | In 9 games, had 116 tackles, 4 FR, 3 FF, and 1 INT. In junior season, had 124 tackles (79 solo), 1 sack, 1 FR, 2 FF, and 1 INT. | Highlight Video | ||
| Tyler Ososki | Blaine | LB | 6'1 205 | D2 offer from MSU Moorhead. | 2017 All District/All Conference. All State Academic. In 8 games, had 94 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack, and 1 FF. In junior season, had 65 tackles, 6 TFL, 4 sacks, 2 FF, 1 INT and 4 PDs. Has recorded a 4.9 40, 275 max bench, and 375 max squat. Has a 3.81 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Steve Hajas | Delano | LB | 6'2 215 | In 9 games, had 121 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack, 1FR, 1 INT, and 1 BK. 2016 All District. In junior season, has 119 tackles (63 solo) and 1 sack. In sophomore season, had 96 tackles (55 solo), 2 FR, 1 FF, and 1 INT. | Highlight Video | ||
| Michael Wozniak | Armstrong | LB | 6'2 230 | Commited to St. Johns. | In 8 games, had 86 tackles, 2 TFL, 5 sacks, 1 INT and 1 FF. 2016 All Conference HM. In junior season, had 47 tackles, 1 sack, and 2 PD. | Highlight Video | |
| Added | Hayden Dunleavy | Andover | LB | 6'3 210 | In 11 games, had 63 tackles, 13 TFL, 5 sacks, 1 FF, and 2 PDs. | Highlight Video | |
| Nick Bloom | Edina | LB | 6'0 205 | Committed to Cal-Berkley (Rugby). Received game day invite to Minnesota (attended). | In 9 games, had 83 tackles, 10 TFL, 5 sacks, 2 FR (1TD), 1 FF. 2016 All Conference HM. In junior season, has 77 ackles, 4 TFL, 2 sacks, and 1 PBU.In sophomore season, had 43 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FF, and INT. Has a 3.7 GPA and 29 ACT. | Highlight Video | |
| Frank Valteirrez | Fridley | LB | 5'10 200 | In 10 games, had 90 tackles, 7 TFLs, and 2 sacks. 2016 All Distirct. In junior season, had 100 tackles, 4 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FR, 3 FF, and 1 PBU. In sophomore season, had 86 tackles (43 solo), 1 TFL, 1 sack, and 1 INT. Has recorded 235 max bench and 405 max squat. | Highlight Video | ||
| Peyton Morrison | St Louis Park | LB | 6'2 220 | 2017 All District. In 7 games, has 48 tackles, 1 FR, and 2 INTs. | Highlight Video | ||
| Zach Mensink | Owatonna | LB | 6'0 225 | Committed to US Lacrosse. | In 10 games, has 70 tackles, 4 sacks, and 2 PDs. 2016 All Area. All District HM. In junior season, 86 tackles (32 solo), 8 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and 1 FF. Has recorded 4.88 40, 300 max bench and 425 squat. Has a 3.9 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Terrell Williams | Bloomington Kennedy | LB | 6'1 185 | Recevied game day invites to SMSU, Winona State, and MSU Moorhead. | In 4 games, has 46 tackles, 7 TFL, 1 sack, and 1 INT. 2016 All Conference. In junior season, had 86 tackles, 2 FF, 4 FR, and 1 INT. Has a 2.97 | Highlight Video | |
| Bobby Striggow | Orono | LB | 6'1 205 | Committed to Michigan (Wrestling). | In 11 games, had 104 tackles, 14 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 FR, 1 INT, and 3 PDs. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 140 tackles (99 solo), 16 TFL, 5 sacks, 2 FF, 1 INT, 1 BK, and 2 PBU. Had 34 carries for 248 and 5 TDs. In sophomore season, had 97 tackles (83 solo), 3 TFL, 3 sacks, 4 FR, and 3 FF. In wrestling as sophomore, qualified for state with a 32-4 record. | Highlight Video | |
| Bryce Ludwig | Alexandria | LB | 6'2 225 | In 9 games, has 55 tackles, 2 TFL, and 1 INT. | Highlight Video | ||
| Ben Paschke | Maple Grove | LB | 6'1 200 | In 11 games, has 87 tackles, 17 TFL, 1 FR, 2 FF, 3 BKs, and 2 PDs. 2016 All District HM. In junior season, had 93 tackles (54 solo), 17 TFL, and 1 FR. | Highlight Video | ||
| Artavias Taylor | Woodbury | LB | 6'0 225 | In 8 games, had 46 tackles, 6 TFL, and 2 INTs. 2016 All Conference HM. In junior season, had 42 tackles, 6 TFL, and 2 sacks. | Highlight Video | ||
| Jackson Green | Apple Valley | LB | 5'11 205 | Committed to Minot State. | In 9 games, has 40 tackles, 1 TFL, and 1 INT. In junior season, had 60 tackles (28 solo), 1 sack, 4 TFL, and 2 FR. As team LS, was 34/34 on FG and 40/40 for punting. Has a 3.5 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Nick Spitt | Lakeville North | LB | 6'1 190 | Committed to MSU Mankato (Baseball). | In 10 games, had 80 tackles, 5 TFL, 2 sack, 1 FR, 1 INT, and 1 PD. In junior season, had 40 tackles, 10 TFL, and 4 sacks. Has a 3.3 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Jake Hanson | Maple Grove | LB | 6'2 175 | In 11 games, has 94 tackles, 19 TFL, 6 sacks, 3 FR, 2 FF, 1 SFTY, 4 BKs, and 5 PDs. 2016 All District. In 11 games, had 94 tackles (64 solo), 14 TFL, 1 sack, 2 FR, 3 FF, 1 INT, and 2 PBU. | Highlight Video | ||
| Kaytron Gray | Patrick Henry | LB | 5'11 170 | In 7 games, had 43 tackles, 8 TFL, and 1 FF. In junior season, had 39 tackles, 19 TFL, 11.5 sacks, 3 FF, 1 safety and 1 BK. In sophomore season, had 22 carries for 201 yards, 9.1 ypc, and 1 TD. | Highlight Video | ||
| Cory Krotzer | Farmington | LB | 5'10 180 | In 7 games, has 33 tackles, 6 TFL, 2 sack, and 1 FF. | Highlight Video | ||
| Myles Zeug | Wabasso | LB | 6'3 220 | In 9 game, had 37 tackles and 5 TFLs. In junior season, had 41 tackles, 4 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 FR, and 1 INT. Has a 3.86 GPA. | Highlight Video | ||
| Calvin Maske | Pequot Lakes | LB | 6'0 230 | Committed to MSU -Moorhead. | In 4 games, has 32 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack, and 1 FR. On offense had 14 carries for 140 yards and 3 TDs. 2016 All District HM. In junior season, had 95 tackles (45 solo), 10 TFL, 1 sack, 6 QB hurries, 1 FF, 1 INT, and 2 PBU. 2015 All Brainerd Area Team HM. All District. In sophomore season, had 88 tackles (50 solo), 11 TFL, 5 sacks, 2 QB hurries, 1 FR, 1 INT, and 4 PBU. Has recorded 250 max bench and 400 max squat. Has a 3.0 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Ben Smith | South St. Paul | LB | 6'4 225 | Committed to NDSU to play baseball. | In 7 games, has 26 tackles and 2 TFLs. In junior season, had 48 tackles, 9 TFL, and 2 sacks. Has recorded 230 max bench, 355 max squat, and 265 max clean. | Highlight Video | |
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| Benny Sapp III | Eden Prairie (Transfer from Florida) | DB | 6'0 180 | Committed to Minnesota. Offers from Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Michigan, Miami, Michigan State, Stanford, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Rutgers, Florida State, South Carolina, Syracuse, Florida, Tennesse, and West Virginia. | Injured in senior season. Transfer from Florida. | Highlight Video | |
| Saiveon Williamson | Waseca | WR/DB | 6'1 190 | Committed to SDSU. FCS offer from SDSU. Received a game day invite to Minnesota. | 2017 All Conference. In senior season, had 81 carries for 593 yards. Had 9 receptions for 147 yards. On defense, had 43 tackles and 2 INTs. Had 2 KR TDs. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 23 tackles, 8 INTs, 2 FR, and 5 PBU. On offense, had 18 carries for 155 yards and 2 TDs and 9 receptions for 164 yards. Has a 3.7 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Nehemiah Montague | Minnetonka | DB | 6'1 185 | Committed to Indiana State. FCS offer from SDSU and Indiana State. D2 offers from Sioux Falls, MSU Mankato, UM-Duluth, Augustana, and Bemidji State. Received game day invite to Michigan State. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. All Conference First Team. In senior season, had 33 tackles, 8 TFL, and 1 INT. In junior season, had 22 tackles, 2 FF, and 7 PDs. Has recorded a 4.52 40, 4.39 shuttle, and 33.7" vertical. | Highlight Video | |
| Tayler Johnson | Minneapolis North | DB | 6'2 170 | Committed to Northern Iowa. FCS offer from Northern Iowa. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. KARE11 All Metro. In 11 games, had 50 tackles, 2 TFL, 9 INTs (1TD), 1 BK, and 10 PDs. On offense had 30 receptions for 357 yards and 6 TDs. | Highlight Video | |
| Onte Burns | Cooper | DB/OLB | 5'11 185 | Committed to SMSU. FCS offer from Montana State. | 2017 KARE11 All-Metro. All District MVP. All District. In 10 games, had 136 tackles (66 solo), 10 TFL, and 6INTs (1TD). Has 40 carries for 273 yards and 6 TDs. 2016 All District. District Defensive MVP. In junior season, has 116 tackles (50 solo), 3 sacks, 3FF, 1 FR, 4 INTs, and 1 INT TD. 2015 All District. In sophomore season, had 60 tackles (43 solo), 4 sacks, 2 FF, and 1 INT. Has recorded a 4.5 40, 265 max bench, 510 max squat. | Highlight Video | |
| Edmond Nkwain | Park of Cottage Grove | DB | 6'3 190 | Committed to Sioux Falls. D2 offers from Winona State, Sioux Falls, Bemidji State, and Northern Michigan. | In 5 games, has 12 receptions for 410 yards and 5 TDs. On defense, has 35 tackles and 2 INTs. 1 BP returned for TD. 2016 All District HM. In junior season, had 32 tackles, 2 TFL, and 3 INTs. Has recorded a 4.58 40, 39" vertical, 220 max bench, and 440 max squat. Has a 3.0 GPA | Highlight Video | |
| James Williams | Cretin-Derham Hall | DB | 5'10 170 | Committed to MSU Mankato. D2 offers from MSU Mankato, UM Duluth, Bemidji State, Augustana, and Winona State. | In 8 games, has 20 tackles, 1 INT, and 10 PBU. 2016 All District HM. In junior season, had 29 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FF, and 1 INT. In sophomore season, had 23 tackles. Has a 3.3 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Charlie Dennis | Cretin-Derham Hall | DB | 6'0 205 | Committed to Winona State. D2 offers from Bemidji State, Augustana, Winona State, and Northern Michigan. | In 2 games, has 14 tackles and 4 TFL. In junior season, had 40 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 4 TFL, 3 FF, and 8 PBU. In sophomore season, had 23 tackles. Has a 3.8 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Keontay Shorter | Holy Angels | DB/Ath | 5'9 160 | Committed to Bemidji State. D1 PWO offer from Indiana State. D2 offers from Bemdji State, Cincinnat Christian, Concordia SP, Mary, SMSU, and MSU Moorhead. Received a game day invite from NDSU (attended). | In 11 games, has 21 receptions for 183 yards and 3 TDs. On defense, has 36 tackles, 1 FF, 6 INT (1TD) , and 30 PDs. 2016 All District HM. District Special Teams Player of the Year. In 10 games, had 32 tackles, 1FR, 2 FF, 2 INT, and 3 PBU. Had 7 KR for 164 yards and 23.5 ypr and 14 PR for 208 yards for 14.8 ypr. Has recorded a 4.7 40, 4.24 shuttle, 185 max bench, and 315 squat. | Highlight Video | |
| Mekhi Besseck | Robbinsdale Armstrong | DB/Ath | 6'3 205 | D2 offers from Bemidji State, St. Cloud State, Northern Michigan, and SMSU. | 2017 All Conference/All District. In 9 games, had 53 tackles, 4 INT (2TDs), 2 BK (1TD), and 4 PDs. 2016 All District HM. In junior season, had 92 tackles (72 solo), 8TFL, 3 FR, 1 sack, 4 INT, and 4 PBU. Has recorded a 4.58 40, 4.45 shuttle, 215 max bench, and 320 max squat. Has a 3.5 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Max Sandin | Roseveill | DB | 6'1 180 | D2 offer from Bemidji State. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. KARE11 All Metro. In 10 games, had 94 tackles and 4 INTs. | Highlight Video | |
| Drew Rudlong | Big Lakes | DB | 6'3 210 | Committed to St. Cloud State. D2 offer from St. Cloud State and MSU Moorhead. | In 6 games, had 28 tackles, 1 TFL, 3 INTs, and 2 PDs.2016 All District. In junior season, had 47 tackles, 1 sack, 1 FF, 1FR, and 3 INTs. Two INTs returned for TDs. GPA is 3.6. | Highlight Video | |
| Kyler Kluge | Eden Prairie | DB | 6'1 185 | Committed to St. Cloud State. | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team. KARE11 All Metro. | Highlight Video | |
| Karon Adams | St. Louis Park | DB | 5'10 150 | In 10 games, had 100 tackles, 6 TFL, 3 FR, 2 FF, 1 INT, and 1 PD. | Highlight Video | ||
| Logan Smith | Winona | DB/WR | 6'5 210 | 2017 All District. In 10 games, had 49 tackles, 1 TFL, 3 FR, 6 INTs, 4 defensive TDs, and 1 BK. 2016 Winona All Area Team. In junior season, has 39 tackles , 1 FR, 9 INTs, and 1 PBU. Had 16 receptions for 251 yards and 3 TDs. Has recorded a 4.6 shuttle, 28.5" vertical, 200 max bench, and 315 max squat. | Highlight Video | ||
| Mitchell Stroh | Elk River | DB | 5'11 170 | 2017 Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. In 11 games, has 113 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 FR, 1 FF, 3 INTs, and 3 PDs. On offense, has 85 carries for 877 yards (10.3 ypc) and 14 TDs. 2016 All District. In 13 games, had 99 tackles (70 solo), 1 TFl, 1 FR, 1 FF, 1 INT, and 3 PBU. | Highlight Video | ||
| Ben Zayzay | Fridley | DB | 5'10 180 | In 11 games, had 97 tackles (50 solo), 3 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 FR, 1 FF, 1 INT, and 3 PDs. On offense had 170 carries for 1076 yards and 11 TDs. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 101 tackles, 18 TFL, 5 sacks, 3 FR, 1 FF, 2 BK, and 3 PD. In sophomore season, had 73 tackles (47 solo), 2 TFL, and 7 PBU. Has recorded a 4.74 40, 4.28 shuttle, 33.4" vertical, 205 max bench, 325 max squat. Has a 3.26 GPA. | Highlight Video | ||
| Ethan Thomas | Apple Valley | DB | 6'0 170 | D2 offer from MSU Moorhead. | 2017 All District. In 12 games, had 102 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 FR, 1 FF, 2 INTs and 17 PDs. 2016 District HM. In junior season, had 86 tackles (38 solo), 5 TFL, 1 sack, 6 FF, and 1 INT. | Highlight Video | |
| Nick Fratzke | Winona | DB | 6'3 165 | 2017 All District. In 12 games, had 88 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack, 4 FF, 3 INT, and 9 PDs. 2016 Winona All Area Team. All District. In junior season, had 45 tackles (25 solo), 2 TFL, 2 FR, 2 FF, 3 INT, and 3 PBU. | Highlight Video | ||
| Sam Browne | Blaine | DB | 6'1 165 | In 10 games, had 40 receptions for 679 yards and 4 TD. Has 40 tackles, 2 INT, and 8 PDs. 2016 All District HM. In junior season, had 40 tackles (28 solo), 1 TFL, 1 sack, 2 FR, 2 INTs, and 21 PBU. On offense, had 14 receptions for 224 yards and 5 TDs. | Highlight Video | ||
| Ryan Suggs | Totino-Grace | DB | 5'9 165 | In 10 games, had 49 tackles (32 solo), 6 TFL, 2 FF, 2 INT, 1 BK, and 6 PDs. On offense, had 13 receptions for 189 yards and 1 TD. In junior season, had 34 tackles (29 solo), 1 TFL, 2 FF, 3 INT, and 8 PBU. In sophomore season, had 44 tackles, 1 FR, and 5 PBU. | Highlight Video | ||
| Liam Ford | Benilde-St. Margaret's | DB | 6'1 190 | In 9 games, had 45 tackles, 5 TFLs, 2 INT (1TD), and 9 PDs. 2016 All District HM. In junior season, had 71 tackles, 4 TFL, 1 FR, 4 INT, and 7 PBU. 20 All District HM. In sophomore season, had 57 tackles, 2 INTs, and 10 PBU. | Highlight Video | ||
| Nathaniel Hill | Champlin Park | DB | 5'9 160 | Committed to MSU Moorhead. | 2017 All District. In 8 games, had 40 tackles, 3 TFL, and 4 PDs. 2016 Sports Jam All Area. All District. In junior season, had 42 tackles, 1 FR, 1 FF, 4 INT, and 11 PBU. Has recorded a 4.63 40, 4.52 agility drill, 30" vertical, 220 max bench, 205 max clean, and 350 max squat. | Highlight Video | |
| Johnson Fallah | Osseo | DB | 6'2 170 | Committed to UM Crookston. D2 offer from St. Cloud State, MSU Moorhead, and UM Crookston. | In 6 games, had 17 tackles and 3 INT (1TD). 2016 All Conference HM. In junior season, had 24 tackles, 1 FR, and 4 INTs. Has recorded a 4.54 40. Has a 3.2 GPA. | Highlight Video | |
| Ayrias Sears | Irondale | DB | 5'11 170 | In 7 games, had 22 tackles, 1 TFL and 1 FR (1TD). Had 10 KR for 206 yards. 2016 All District. In junior season, had 41 tackles (34 solo), 1 INT, and 3 PBU. In sophomore season, had 37 tackles, 2 FR, and 2 PBU. Has recorded a 4.75 40, 3x185 bench, and 345 max squat. | Highlight Video | ||
| Quentin Chatman | Rochester Mayo | DB | 5'11 225 | Committed to UW-Stout. | In 7 games, had 28 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack, and 1 INT. In junior season, had 34 tackles and 1 INT. In sophomore season, had 28 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 INT, and 288 yards kick returning. | Highlight Video | |
| Rudy Peal | Park Center | DB | 5'11 180 | In junior season, had 31 tackles, 7 TFL, 1 FR, 1 FF, and 6 PBU. In sophomore season, had 48 tackles, 4 TFL, 9 PD, 2 FF, 1 FR, and 1 sack. | Highlight Video | ||
| Cade McMahon | Spring Lake Park | DB | 5'8 175 | In 7 games, had 56 tackles and 1 INT. Had 184 carries for 1234 yards (176 ypg) and 16 TDs. In junior season, had 92 tackles (43 solo), 1 sack, 1 FR, 3 INTs, and 2 PD. In sophomore season, had 85 tackles and 3 PBU. | Highlight Video | ||
| Deshaun Haag | Eden Valley-Watkins | DB | 6'0 180 | In 8 games, has 29 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack, and 1 FR. In junior season, had 84 tackles (38 solo), 4.5 TFL, 1 INT and I FR. | Highlight Video | ||
| Devon Johnson | Patrick Henry | DB | 5'7 165 | In 7 games, had 28 tackles, 1 FF, 3 INTs, and 1 PD. On offense, had 24 receptions for 341 yards and 1 TD. In junior season, had 19 tackles, 3 TFL, 3 INT, and 5 PBU. In sophomore season, had 20 tackles, 1 INT, and 1 PBU. | Highlight Video | ||
| Rayshawn Gravdal | Patrick Henry | DB | 5'11 170 | In 7 games, had 36 tackles, 6 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 1 FR, and 1 FF. In junior season, had 28 tackles, 5 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 1 FR, and 1 PBU. | Highlight Video | ||
| Rudolph Gbieor | Andover | DB | 5'9 170 | In junior season, had 43 tackles, 4 TFL, 4 PBU, and 1 INT. | Highlight Video | ||
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| Malik Besseck | Robbinsdale Armstrong/ ASA The College for Excellence | OL | 6'5 285 | Offers from Minnesota, Nebraska, Maryland, Kentucky, Kansas, Iowa State, East Carolina, Marshall, Southern Miss, Hawaii, Georgia State, Akron, UTSA | One year starter at ASA and two year starter at Armstrong at offensive line.. | Highlight Video | |
| Jermaine Johnson | Independence CC/Eden Prairie | DE | 6'6 240 | BCS offer from Louisville, Utah and Kansas. | Highlight Video | ||
| Gavin Blomberg | Ellsworth CC/Providence Academy | OL | 6'4 315 | 2016 Vikings MFCA All Star Team. All State Second Team Offense. Star Tribune All Metro Second Team Offense. 2015 All District. Three year starting lineman. Two way starter sophomore and junior year. 2014 All Conference HM. | Highlight Video | ||
| Jake Sterling | Central Lakes/Maple Grove | OL | 6'5 290 | ||||
| Romello Adkins | Iowa Western | RB | |||||
| Jermaine Jackson | Garden City | ||||||
| Dominic Quewon | Iowa Western |
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