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BCS/FBS Commitments (7)

James Onwualu, 6'1 205, WR, Cretin-Derham Hall - Committed to Notre Dame. Had received offers from Minnesota, Stanford, Michigan, Michigan State, Iowa, Arizona, Iowa State, Kansas, Northwestern, Vanderbilt, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, California, Arizona, UCLA, Pittsburgh, and Purdue.

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Jack Cottrell, 6'4 225, LB, Eden Prairie - Committed to Boston College. Received other offer from North Dakota. 2011 All Conference HM. Started 13 games on 5A State Champion team. Recorded 89 tackles (26 solo), 6 tackles for a loss, 1 INT, 1 blocked punt, and 1 forced fumble. Recorded a 4.72 40-yard dash. Carries a 3.9 GPA and 31 ACT score.

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Malik Rucker, 6'0 170, Robbinsdale Cooper - Committed to Iowa. Received offers from Minnesota, Iowa State, Arizona State, Boston College, Illinois, North Carolina State, Duke Wyoming, SMU, SDSU, and North Dakota. In 9 games, had 52 (25 solo) tackles, 1 INTs, and 1 fumble recovery.

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Tyson Reinke, 6'3 265, Eden Prairie - Committed to Kent State. Received offers from Air Force and North Dakota. Attended Minnesota and Iowa State junior day event. 2011 All-State Second Team. All Conference. Starting DT for 12-1 5A State Champs and recorded 38 tackles (8 solo), 6 TFL, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovered. Started 5 games as sophomore and received playing time in all 11 games. Recorded 15 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 pass deflection, and 1 fumble recovery.

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Chris Wipson, 6'2 220, TE/LB, Wayzata - Committed to Minnesota. Received offers from Air Force, Montana, South Dakota, and North Dakota. In 7 games, has 57 tackles (25 solo), 1 sack, 6 TFLs, 3 QB hurries, 1 PBU, 1 PD, and 3 forced fumble. 2011 All-State HM. All Conference. In 13 games as a junior, had 82 tackles (52 solo), 4 sacks, 18 tackles for a loss, 8 QB hurries, 2 INTs, 4 forced fumbles, 4 passes broken up, 4 pass deflected. In 9 games as a sophomore, had 35 tackles (22 solo), 4 TFL, 1 forced fumble, 2 QB hurries. Carries a 4.0 GPA and scored a 30 on the ACT.

Keelon Brookins, 5'10 175, WR, Tartan - Committed to Wisconsin. Received offer from Minnesota.

Jackson Wilson, 6'3 275, OL, Rochester John Marshall - Committed to Air Force. Received other offer from Northern Colorado. Attended Minnesota and SDSU junior day events.

BCS/FBS Preffered Walkon Offers (1)

Nick Hart, 6'5 215, TE, Prior Lake - Has received PWO from Minnesota. 2012 All State Honorable Mention. All Pioneer Press Honorable Mention. Kare 11 All Metro. All Conference. In senior season, had 22 catches for 486 yards.

Nick Hart Hudl Highlights

BCS/FBS Offers (5)

Noah Scarver, 6'5 235, WR/TE/DE, Minneapolis Washburn - Had received offer from Wisconsin (grey shirt) Western Michigan, SDSU, Northern Iowa, and North Dakota. 2012 All-State First Team Offense. Mr. Football Finalist. Minnesota Vikings All-State Team. Conference MVP. Conference Defensive Player of the Year. In 9 games, had 27 receptions for 382 yards and 7 TDs. On defense, had 40 tackles (26 solo), 14 sacks, 3 QB hurries, 1 forced fumble, and 2 safeties. Made unofficial visit to Iowa State for game. In 8 games as a junior, had 19 receptions for 265 yards and 1 TD. In 9 games as a sophomore, had 15 receptions for 159 yards.

Noah Scarver Highlight Video

Jareid Combss, 6'4 250, DE, DeLaSalle - Received offers from Iowa State, Illinois State, SDSU and North Dakota. 2012 All State Honorable Mention. Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. All Conference. In 10 games, had 30 receptions for 557 yards and 4 TDs. On defense, had 39 tackles (25 solo), 1 fumble recovery, and 10 sacks. 2011 All Conference Honorable Mention. In junior season, had 52 tackles (35 solo), 10.5 sacks, 10 TFLs, 7 QB hurries, 5 forced fumbles, 2 pass deflections, 1 INT.

Jareid Combs Highlight Video

Chad Fahning, 6'7 280, OL, DeLaSalle - Received offers from Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, NDSU, Montana State, Northern Iowa, SDSU, Penn, Columbia, and North Dakota. Attended Minnesota, Iowa State, and Wisconsin junior day events. Has received invites to Michigan State, Boston College, NDSU, SDSU, and North Dakota spring events. 2011 All-Conference and All Section. Has started 23 games in sophomore and junior year.

Akeem Roller, 6'4 280, Cretin-Derham Hall - Received offers from Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Western Illinois, Montana, Northern Iowa, and North Dakota. Played varsity as a junior behind FBS recruit Jonathan Harden. Younger brother of 3-year CDH starter Willie Roller. Father is former Gopher football player Willie Roller.

Bridge Tusler, 5'11 195, RB/DB, Osseo (5A) - Received offers from Army, South Dakota, and North Dakota. 2012 All-State Player of the Year. Gatorade Minnesota Football Player of the Year. Minnesota Vikings All-State Team. Start Tribune All-Metro First Team. All Pioneer Press First Team. KARE 11 All-Metro Offense. In 9 games, has 184 carries for 1173 yards and 15 TDs, has 15 receptions for 189 yards and 3 TDs. On defense has 35 tackles and 8 INTs. Has INT returned for a TD and two punt returns for TDs. In 10 games as a junior, had 123 carries for 954 yards for 7.8 ypc and 11 touchdowns. Had 32 receptions for 428 yards and 6 touchdowns. In six games as a sophomore, had 34 carries for 176 yards and 1 TD. Had 13 receptions for 257 yards and 2 TDs.

FCS Commitments (10)

Birk Olson, 6'3 235, FB/Athlete, Monticello - Committed to Princeton. Had received offers from Air Force and Cornell. In 8 games, has 74 carries for 482 yards (6.5 ypc) and 5 TDs. On defense has 58 tackles (28solo), 7.5 sacks, 7 QB hurries, 1 fumble recovery, and 4 forced fumbles. Receiving interest from NDSU, Air Force, and Ivy League Schools. Attended Minnesota junior day event. Received invites to NDSU, Harvard, Princeton, and Penn junior day/spring events. In 8 games as a junior, had 107 carries for 658 yards and 7 touchdowns. In 9 games as a sophomore, had 53 carries for 316 yards for 6.0 ypc and 3 TDs. Recorded a 540 max squat. Has a 4.0 GPA.

Danny McManus, 5'9 175, DB, St. Thomas Academy - Committed to Dartmouth. KARE 11 All Metro Defense. Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Two year varsity starter. In senior season, recorded 85 tackles, 14 TFLs, and 3 INTs.

Zack Ziemer , 6'6 280, OL, Lakeville North - Committed to NDSU. Has received offers from Miami (of Ohio), Montana, Montana State, SDSU, North Dakota, and South Dakota. All-State Honorable Mention. All-Conference. Starting tackle on 9-1 state state qualifying team.

Chase Morlock, 6'0 200, RB/Athlete, Moorhead - Committed to NDSU. Received other offer from SDSU. Mr. Football Finalist. In senior season, had 154 carries for 1820 yards and 11.8 ypc. Recorded a 4.7 40 yard dash.

Joe Stephens, 6'4 285, OL, Champlin Park - Committed to SDSU. 2011 All-Conference HM. Started all games.

Jordan Hein, 6'2 195, QB/Athlete, Perham - Committed to Northern Iowa. Received other offer from North Dakota. Top duel threat quarterback that has made unofficial visits to Iowa State, NDSU, Northern Iowa, and North Dakota. 2012 All-State First Team. Minnesota Vikings All-State Team. Conference Offensive Player of the Year. For career, had 3451 passing yards and 37 TDs and 3343 rushing yards and 46 TDs.. In 9 games has lead team to 8-1 record, has completed 74 of 131 passes for 1050 yards and 13 TDs. Has 202 carries for 1480 yards and 20 TDs. 2011 All-State Honorable Mention. 2011 Conference MVP. In 10 games as a junior, completed 74 of 156 passes for 1398 yards and 19 touchdowns. Had 199 carries for 1380 yards and 16 touchdowns. Recorded a 4.7 40, 30" vertical, 250 max bench, 350 max squat, and 230 max power clean.

Jordan Hein - 2012 Highlight Video

Jamison Whiting, 6'3 180, Minneapolis Washburn - Committed to Northern Iowa. In 10 games, had 62 tackles (48 solo), 3 sacks, 3 INTs, 8 passes deflected, 2 fumble recoveries, and 2 blocked punts. In 11 games as a sophomore, had 54 tackles (40 solo) and 2 INT.

Jacob Disterhaupt, 6'1 185, Moose Lake/Willow River - Committed to North Dakota. 2012 All-State First Team Offense. Minnesota Vikings All-State Team. In 13 games, has 174 carries for 1630 yards (9.4 ypc) and 18 TDs. Has 18 receptions for 381 yards and 5 TDs. 2011 All-State First Team. Duluth News Tribune Player of the Year. All Conference. In 14 games as a junior, has 161 carries for 2276 yards for 14.1 ypc and 33 touchdowns. Had 13 receptions for 353 yards and 7 touchdowns. Recorded a 11.1 100m dash, 22.3 200m, bench 265, squat 420, and 38" vertical.

Riley Donovan, 6'1 185, QB/Athlete, Kasson-Mantorville - Committed to South Dakota. For 9-2 team, had 1394 rushing yards and 22 TDs and 120 yards passing and 14 TDs. On offense, had 32 carries for 216 yards and 6 TDs rushing and 26 receptions for 459 yards and 7 TDs. On defense, had 53 tackles, 2 sacks, and 12 PBUs.

Derek Butcher, 6'5 300, DT, Delano/NDSCS - Committed to Florida Atlantic. Had received offers from SE Louisiana and Florida A&M. In 9 games, had 71 tackles, 3 sacks, and 9 TFLs.

FCS Offers (15)

Michael Warren, 6'5 275, Providence Academy - Has received offers from Illinois State, North Dakota, SDSU Southeastern Louisiana, and Gardner-Webb. Has received PWO from Minnesota and Iowa. All-State Second Team. In 12 games, had 94 tackles (60 solo), 11 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery. In 7 games as a sophomore, had 44 tackles (33 solo) and 2 sacks, 9 TFL, 25 hurries, and 2 fumble recoveries.

AJ Stockwell, 6'6 275, OL, Eastview - Has received offers from NDSU and North Dakota. In 5 games as a junior, had 10 receptions for 94 yards and 6 carries for 27 yards.

Michael Conway, 6'6 205, QB, LaCrescent MN (Aquinas) - Received offer from NDSU. All Area Player of the Year. In senior season, completed 108 of 225 passes for 1950 yards and 20 TDs. Rushed for 800 yards and 11 TDs.

Michael Conway Hudl Highlights

Mikias Alipate, 6'1 215, LB, Holy Angels - Received offers from Northern Iowa, SDSU, and North Dakota. In 6 games, has 62 tackles (42 solo), 2 TFL, 4 hurries, and 2 forced fumbles. Did not play as a sophomore due to transfer rules.

Mike Redmond, 6'4 235, DE, Minnetonka - Received offers from Illinois State, North Dakota and Northern Iowa. Has received PWO from Iowa. Received invite Minnesota junior day.

Malcom Moore , 6'2 180, WR, Minnetonka - Received offer from SDSU and North Dakota. Received invites to Minnesota and Iowa junior day events. All-State Honorable Mention. Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. Pioneer Press Honorable Mention. All-Conference. In 8 games, had 35 receptions for 812 yards and 6 touchdowns. 2010 All-Conferece. In 10 games as a sophomore, had 20 receptions for 294 yards for 14.7 ypc and 4 TDs.

Francis Kanneh, 6'2 200, QB/Athlete, Brooklyn Center - Received an offer from VMI and Valpraisio.

Charlie Miller, 6'1 180 , DB/WR, Totino-Grace - Received offers from Harvard and Dartmouth. In 10 games, had 29 tackles (20 solo), 1 sack, 3 PD, and 2 forced fumbles. Had 9 receptions for 192 yards and 4 TDs.

Charlie Miller Highlight Video

Oscar Opara, 6'0 190, DB, DeLaSalle - Received an offer from North Dakota. 2011 All Conference. Team MVP. As a junior, had 9 INTs.

Oscar Opara Highlight Video

Conor Rhoda, 6'3 190, QB, Cretin-Derham - Received offer from North Dakota. All Pioneer Press Honorable Mention. In 9 games for 6-3 team, completed 86 of 141 passes (61%) for 1380 yards and 19 TDs and only 4 INTs. Rushed for 506 yards and 3 TDs. Had taken unofficial visits to Minnesota and Wisconsin. Won starting QB position in game 6 of the season. Lead team to 5A state semi-finals. In 5 games, had 700 yards passing and 7 TDs. Had 400 yards rushing and 4 TDs. GPA is 3.6.

Zach Lindquist, 6'4 240, TE, Mahtomedi - In 7 games, has 15 receptions for 221 yards and 3 TDs. Has received an offer from North Dakota. In 7 games as a junior, had 16 receptions for 263 yards and 3 touchdowns. In 3 games as a sophomore, had 16 carries for 84 yards and 5.3 ypc. Averaging 16.8 ppg on BB team as a sophomore.

Ryan Landherr, 6'4 240, OL, Prior Lake - Received offer from SDSU. 2012 All State Honorable Mention. All Pioneer Press Honorable Mention.

Leroy Taylor, WR/DB/Returner, 5'8 160, Robbinsdale Cooper - Received offer from Wofford. Conference Special Teams Player of the Year. On offense, had 17 receipts for 449 yards and 4 touchdowns. On defense, had 58 tackles (34 solo) and 4 INTs. Had 5 special team touchdowns.

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Mykar Groves, 6'1 225, LB, Simley/NDSCS - Has received offer from Northern Iowa. In 8 games, has 76 tackles (14 solo), 7 TFLs, 1 fumble recovery, and 2 INTs.

Mack Marrin, 6'2 260, DL, St. Thomas Academy - Received offer from Drake. 2012 All Conference. 2011 All Conference HM.

Quarterbacks

Jordan Hein, 6'2 195, QB, Perham - Received offer from North Dakota. Top duel threat quarterback that has made unofficial visits to Iowa State, NDSU, Northern Iowa, and North Dakota. 2012 All-State First Team. Minnesota Vikings All-State Team. Conference Offensive Player of the Year. For career, had 3451 passing yards and 37 TDs and 3343 rushing yards and 46 TDs. In 9 games has lead team to 8-1 record, has completed 74 of 131 passes for 1050 yards and 13 TDs. Has 202 carries for 1480 yards and 20 TDs. 2011 All-State Honorable Mention. 2011 Conference MVP. In 10 games as a junior, completed 74 of 156 passes for 1398 yards and 19 touchdowns. Had 199 carries for 1380 yards and 16 touchdowns. Recorded a 4.7 40, 30" vertical, 250 max bench, 350 max squat, and 230 max power clean.

2012 Hudl Highlights

JT Den Hartog, 6'3 200, QB, Hopkins - Mr. Football Nominee. 2012 All State Second Team. Minnesota Vikings All-State Team. All-Pioneer Press Honorable Mention. Kare11 All Metro First Team. All Conference First Team. In 9 games, completed 147 of 225 (58%) passes for 1693 yards and 16 TDs. Has 97 carries for 580 yards and 6 TDs. Completed 27 of 41 for 219 yards against #1 ranked Eden Prairie. 2011 All-Conference. In 9 games as a junior, completed 131 of 204 passes (64%) for 1616 yards and 14 touchdowns. Completed 27 of 41 for 219 yards against #1 ranked Eden Prairie. Attended Minnesota and SDSU junior day. Received invite to Princeton junior day event. 2011 All-Conference. In 9 games, completed 131 of 204 passes (64%) for 1616 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Mark Handberg, 6'4 215, QB, Edina - 2012 All State Honorable Mention. All Pioneer Press Honorable Mention. All Conference. In 11 games for 9-2 Edina, completed 139 of 212 passes (66%) for 1654 yards and 12 TDs. 2011 All-Conference.

Mark Handberg 2012 Highlight Video

Markell Odom, 6'4 205, QB, Minneapolis Patrick Henry - 2012 All Section, All Conference, Team Offensive MVP. In 9 games, has completed 104 of 192 passes for 1806 yards and 15 TDs. Has 93 carries for 533 yards and 14 TDs. Had 21 tackles and 2 INTs. Attended Gopher summer camp and has received interest.

2012 Highlight Video

Darren Beenken, 6'3 205, Farmington - In 10 games, completed 109 of 177 passes (62%) for 1754 yards and 17 TDs. Has made unofficial visits to 3 2012 Gopher games. 2011 All Conference. In 9 games, completed 110 of 210 passes for 1534 yards and 12TDs. Recorded a 4.7 40 yard, 4.3 shuttle run, and 35" vertical. Has 3.8 GPA and 27 on the ACT.

Alex Wiese, 6'0 170, QB, Hasting - In 9 games, has completed 129 of 278 passes for 1975 yards and 11 TDs.

2012 Highlight Video

Tommy Benson, 5'9 160, QB, Becker - In 9 games, has completed 114 of 175 passes (65%) for 1723 yards and 25 TDs. In 10 games as a junior, has completed 167 of 273 passes (61%) for 2059 yards and 24 touchdowns.

Highlight Video

Aaron Grad, 6'3 210, QB, Rochester John Marshall - 2012 All State Honorable Mention. All Conference. Runner-up Conference Offensive MVP. Academic All-State. In 9 games, passed for 1820 yards and 20 TDs. Rushed for 400 yards and 9 TDs. Best game was 326 passing yards and 4 TDs against Mankato West. Has a 4.0 GPA and scored a 33 on ACT.

Aaron Grad Highlight Video

John Kalthoff, 6'3 195, QB, Annandale - - 2012 All State Honorable Mention. In 12 games, has completed 124 of 217 passes for 1945 yards and 11 TD. Averaged 162 ypg. 2011 All Conference. In 13 games as a junior, completed 135 of 309 passes for 2170 yards and 19 touchdowns.

Highlight Video

Jason Senger, 6'1 175, QB, Buffalo - In 9 games, has completed 124 for 211 passes for 1779 yards and 18 TDs.

Highlight Video

Zach LaValle, 6'0 190, QB, Hill-Murray - 2012 All State Honorable Mention. All-Pioneer Pres s First Team. In 9 games, has completed 130 of 248 passes for 1851 yards and 16 TDs. In 12 games as a junior, completed 119 of 240 passes for 1683 yards and 23 touchdowns.

Highlight Video

Isaac Heard, 6'2 200, QB, Edgerton/Ellsworth - In 10 games, has completed 77 of 118 passes for 1569 yards and 23 TDs. Has taken unofficial visits to Drake and plans to attend SDSU and South Dakota. 2011 All State HM All Area and All Conference. Completed 167 of 250 (67%) passes for 2748 yards and 35 TDs. Had 60 carries for 512 yards and 8 TDs. Recorded a 4.9 40 and 26" vertical.

Highlight Video

Francis Kanneh, 6'2 200, QB/Athlete, Brooklyn Center - Received an offers from VMI and Valparaiso.

Highlight Video

Conor Rhoda, 6'3 190, QB, Cretin-Derham - Received offer from North Dakota. All Pioneer Press Honorable Mention. In 9 games for 6-3 team, completed 86 of 141 passes (61%) for 1380 yards and 19 TDs and only 4 INTs. Rushed for 506 yards and 3 TDs. Has taken unofficial visits to Minnesota and Wisconsin. Won starting QB position in game 6 of the season. Lead team to 5A state semi-finals. In 5 games, had 700 yards passing and 7 TDs. Had 400 yards rushing and 4 TDs. GPA is 3.6.

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McKinley Anderson, 6'2 185, QB, Hutchinson - Attended Minnesota and SDSU junior day event. All Area and All Conference. In 10 games for 9-1 team as a junior, completed 43 of 96 passes for 1075 yards and 12 touchdowns and had 108 carries for 531 yards and 14 touchdowns. Has 3.5 GPA.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIeaiU3OMcA

Running Back

Birk Olson, 6'3 235, FB/DE/Athlete, Monticello - Has received offers from Air Force, Cornell, and Princeton. 2012 Star Tribune All Metro First Team Defense. KARE 11 All Metro Defense. Conference Most Valuable Player. In 9 games, has 79 carries for 510 yards (6.5 ypc) and 5 TDs. On defense has 67 tackles (29 solo), 7.5 sacks, 7 QB hurries, 1 fumble recovery, and 4 forced fumbles. In 8 games as a junior, had 107 carries for 658 yards and 7 touchdowns. In 9 games as a sophomore, had 53 carries for 316 yards for 6.0 ypc and 3 TDs. Recorded a 540 max squat. Has a 4.0 GPA.

Birk Olson Highlight Video

Bridgeport Tusler, 5'11 195, RB/DB, Osseo (5A) - Received offers from Army, South Dakota, and North Dakota. 2012 All-State Player of the Year. Gatorade Minnesota Football Player of the Year. Minnesota Vikings All-State Team. Start Tribune All-Metro First Team. All Pioneer Press First Team. KARE 11 All-Metro Offense. In 9 games, has 184 carries for 1173 yards and 15 TDs, has 15 receptions for 189 yards and 3 TDs. On defense has 35 tackles and 8 INTs. Has INT returned for a TD and two punt returns for TDs. In 10 games as a junior, had 123 carries for 954 yards for 7.8 ypc and 11 touchdowns. Had 32 receptions for 428 yards and 6 touchdowns. In six games as a sophomore, had 34 carries for 176 yards and 1 TD. Had 13 receptions for 257 yards and 2 TDs.

Chase Morlock, 6'0 200, RB/Athlete, Moorhead - Committed to NDSU. Mr. Football Finalist. In senior season, had 154 carries for 1820 yards and 11.8 ypc. Recorded a 4.7 40 yard dash.

Daniel Polansky, 6'0 175, RB, Goodridge/Grygla-Gatzke - 2012 All State Honorable Mention. Minnesota Vikings All-State Team. 9-Man All State and Running Back of the Year. In senior season, has 352 carries for 2500 yards and 30 TDs. In 10 games as a junior, had 288 carries for 1905 yards and 31 touchdowns, 10 receptions for 286 yards, and 27 tackles. Has a 4.0 GPA and 29 on the ACT.

Wyatt Kraus, 5'11 195, RB, Canby - In 8 games, has 224 attempts for 1918 yards and 15 TDs. Averaging 240 yards per game.

Daniel Haugen, 6'2 230, RB, Stephen-Argyle - 2012 All State Honorable Mention. In senior season, had 267 carries for 1701 yards and 22 TDs. Had 7 receptions for 40 yards. On defense had 51 tackles, 5 sacks, and 3 INTs. As junior, rushed for 1,143 yards. Has a 3.4 GPA.

Billy Kellogg, 5'9 180, RB, Robbinsdale Cooper (5A) - 2012 All State Honorable Mention. All Pioneer Press Honorable Mention. In 11 games, has 217 carries for 1615 yards (7.4) ypc and 19 TDs. Has 11 receptions for 249 yards and 2 TDs. On defense has 36 tackles (29solo), 1 fumble recovery, and 3 INTs. 2011 Conference Offensive MVP. In 9 games has 154 carries for 1185 yards for 7.7 ypc and 9 touchdowns. Had 15 receptions for 270 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Season Highlight Video

Ashanti Payne 5'10 190, RB, Cooper - 2012 Minnesota Vikings All-State Team. All Conference. Conference Offensive Player of the year. In 11 games, has 115 carries for 1432 yards (12.4 ypc) and 21 TDs. Had 8 carries for 249 yards (31.1 ypc) and 3 TDs against Fridley. On defense, has 52 tackles (39 solo), 3 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, 1 safety, 4 blocked punts/kicks. Had 2 kickoff returns for TDs of 86 and 75 yards.

Season Highlight Video

Michael Sales, 6'2 195, RB Champlin Park (5A) - In 9 games, has 157 carries for 1006 yards (6.4 ypc) and 14TDs. For kick returns, had 6 for 208 yards (34.7 ypr) and 1 TD. In 9 games as a junior, has 177 carries for 1017 yards and 9 touchdowns. Started out season injured, but recovered to rush 210 yards against a ranked Anoka and 176 yards against top 5A ranked Wayzata. In 6 games as a sophomore, had 149 carries for 816 yards for 5.5 ypc and 9 TDs. Rushed for 109 yards on 24 carries against top ranked 5A Blaine.

Season Highlight Video

Keenan Baynard, (6'1 190), RB, Minnehaha Academy - In 9 games had 189 carries for 1133 yards (6.3 ypc) and 9 TDs. Had 9 receptions for 60 yards.

Elijah Campbell, 5'10 175, Athlete, St. Paul Central - 2012 All State Honorable Mention. All Pioneer Press Honorable Mention. All Conference. In 9 games, has 89 carries for 1002 yards (11.2 ypc) and 10 TDs. Has 6 receptions for 160 yards. Has made unofficial visits to Minnesota football games and is receiving interest from NIU. Had 4 receptions for 143 yards. On defense had 23 tackles, 4 INTs and 2 forced fumbles.

Elijah Campbell 2012 Highlight Video

Michael Diggins, RB, Centennial - 2012 All State Honorable Mention. All Pioneer Press Honorable Mention. Runner-up for Confernece MVP. Had 1,357 rushing yards and 18 TDs.

Josh Lanners, 6'0 170, RB, Pierz - 2012 All State Second Team. All Area Player of the Year. In 8 games, has 183 carries for 1284 yards and 17 TDs. Has 14 receptions for 200 yards and 1 TD. 2011 All-Conference. All-Area HM. County Player of the Year. Rushed for 1320 yards and had 15 receptions for 220 yards. On defense had 90 tackles (53 solo) and 2 INTs.

Wide Receiver

James Onwualu, 6'1 200, WR/RB, Cretin-Derham Hall - Committed to Notre Dame. Has received offers from Minnesota, Stanford, Michigan, Michigan State, Iowa, Arizona, Iowa State, Kansas, Northwestern, Vanderbilt, and Purdue. 2012 All-State First Team Offense. 2012 All-State First Team. Minnesota Vikings All-State Team. All-Pioneer Pres s First Team. Star Tribune All-Metro First Team. In senior season, rushed for 574 yards and 12 TDs and had 26 receptions for 421 yards and 5 TDs. In 9 games as a junior, had 68 carries for 474 yards for 7.9 ypc and 7 touchdowns as a back-up running back. Had 25 receptions for 356 yards and 4 touchdowns. In 10 games as a sophomore, had 63 carries for 420 yards for 6.7 ypc and 3 TDs.

Malcom Moore, 6'2 180, WR, Minnetonka - Received offer from SDSU. Attended Minnesota and Iowa junior day events. All-State Honorable Mention. Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. Pioneer Press Honorable Mention. All-Conference. In 8 games, had 35 receptions for 812 yards and 6 touchdowns. 2010 All-Conferece. In 10 games as a sophomore, had 20 receptions for 294 yards for 14.7 ypc and 4 TDs.

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Riley Donovan, 6'1 185, WR/QB/Athlete, Kasson-Mantorville - Committed to South Dakota as a wide receiver. For 9-2 team, had 1394 rushing yards and 22 TDs and 120 yards passing and 14 TDs. Attended Minnesota junior day event. On offense, had 32 carries for 216 yards and 6 TDs rushing and 26 receptions for 459 yards and 7 TDs. On defense, had 53 tackles, 2 sacks, and 12 PBUs.

Riley Donovan Season Highlight Video

Jake Wieneke, 6'4 200, WR, Maple Grove - 2012 All-State First Team Offense. Minnesota Vikings All-State Team. All-Pioneer Pres s First Team. Star Tribune All-Metro First Team. KARE 11 All Metro. Conference Offensive MVP. In 9 games, has 68 receptions for 1330 yards and 13 TDs. Best game is 9 receptions for 232 yards against Coon Rapids.

Jake Wieneke Season Highlight Video

Darius Hill, 6'4 200, WR/LB, Minneapolis Henry - 2012 All State Honorable Mention. All Pioneer Press Honorable Mention. Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. All Conference. In 9 games, has 62 receptions for 1142 yards and 7 TDs. On defense has 51 tackles (41 solo) and 4 INTs.

Darius Hill Season Highlight Video

Marley Allison, 5'10 175, WR/DB, Edina - In 9 games, has 53 receptions for 703 yards and 5 TDs. Attended Minnesota junior day/spring game events. In 9 games as a junior, had 36 receptions for 405 yards and 5 touchdowns. In 9 games as a sophomore, has 15 tackles (7 solo) and 2 PBUs. As a freshman had 39 tackles and 5 interceptions for Edina.

Season Highlight Video

Evan Guffey, 6'2 175, WR, Nicollet - 2012 All State Second Team. All Conference. In senior season, had 71 receptions for 1520 yards and 19 touchdowns.

Michael Thomas, 6'4 185, WR, Blooming Prairie - In 10 games, has 54 receptions for 1227 yards and 18 TDs.

Michael Thomas Season Highlight Video

Joel Hopkins, 6'3 205, WR, Becker - 2012 All Conference. Conference Receiver of the Year. In 12 games, has 69 receptions for 824 yards and 8 TDs. 2011 All Conference. Conference Receiver of the year. In 10 games a junior, had 58 receptions for 827 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Joel Hopkins Season Highlight Video

Will Gisler, 6'5 200, WR, Stewartville - In 9 games, has 57 receptions for 728 yards and 10 TDs.

Michael Alada, 5'9 150, WR/Athlete, Hill Murray - In 8 games, has 43 receptions for 633 yards and 8 TDs. Has 13 punt returns for 265 yards and 20 ypr. In 11 games as a junior, had 33 receptions for 572 yards and 9 touchdowns. In 10 games as a sophomore, had 21 receptions for 429 yards for 20.4 ypc and 3 TDs. In track, recorded a 11.5 100m. In May '11 NUC combine, recorded 4.69 40 yard dash, 4.49 shuttle, 30" vertical, 8'11" broad jump. Was named WR MVP and Combine King Runner-up, earning an invite to the NUC Ultimate 100 camp.

Brycen Wojta, 6'1 170, WR, Maple Grove - In 9 games, has 51 receptions for 599 yards and 5 TDs. In 8 games as a junior, has 44 receptions for 556 yards and 2 touchdowns. On defense in 8 games, had 24 tackles, 1 fumble, and 2 INTs. In 8 games as a sophomore, had 18 receptions for 264 yards and 1 TD.

Logan Brown, 6'1 180, WR, Roseville - In 7 games, has 31 receptions for 577 yards and 3 TDs. Best game was against Woodbury with 6 receptions for 148 yards.

Jared Lea, 6'3 180, WR, Chanhassen - In 9 games, has 32 receptions for 539 yards and 12 TDs.

Season Highlight Video

Zac Merie, 6'3 190, WR, Hopkins - Zac Merie, 6'3 195, WR, Hopkins - In 9 games, has 42 receptions for 422 yards and 3 TD. 2011 All Conference. In 8 games as a junior, had 31 receptions for 317 yards.2011 All Conference. In 8 games, had 31 receptions for 317 yards.

Jeff Borchardt, 6'1 190, WR/RB/Athlete, Wayzata - 2012 All State Second Team. All-Pioneer Press. Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. All Conference. In senior season, had 70 carries for 641 yards and 10 TDs. Had 16 receptions for 255 yards and 4 TDs. Had 5 kick returns for 197 yards and 99 yard TD. Thirty-four of 78 rushing attempts and 11 of 15 receptions resulted in a first down or touchdown. Received invite to Minnesota, Tulsa, and SDSU junior day events. Received invite to NUC Five-Star Invite Only Camp. 2011 All-Conference. In 13 games as a junior, had 28 receptions for 639 yards and 10 touchdowns. 2011 NUC Minnesota Combine King with a 4.49 40 dash, 4.03 20-yard shuttle, and 33" vertical. Recorded a 11.0 100m dash.

Jeff Borchardt Season Highlight Video

Tight Ends

Noah Scarver, 6'5 235, WR/TE/DE, Minneapolis Washburn - Has received offer from Wisconsin (grey shirt), Minnesota (PWO), Western Michigan, SDSU, Northern Iowa, and North Dakota. 2012 All-State First Team Offense. Mr. Football Finalist. Minnesota Vikings All-State Team. Star Tribune All-Metro First Team. Conference MVP. Conference Defensive Player of the Year. In 9 games, had 27 receptions for 382 yards and 7 TDs. On defense, had 40 tackles (26 solo), 14 sacks, 3 QB hurries, 1 forced fumble, and 2 safeties. In 8 games as a junior, had 19 receptions for 265 yards and 1 TD. In 9 games as a sophomore, had 15 receptions for 159 yards.

Noah Scarver Hudl Highlights

Jareid Combss, 6'4 250, DE, DeLaSalle - Received offers from Iowa State, SDSU and North Dakota. 2012 All State Honorable Mention. Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. All Conference. In 10 games, has 30 receptions for 557 yards and 4 TDs. On defense, has 39 tackles (25 solo), 1 fumble recovery, and 10 sacks. 2011 All Conference HM. Had 52 tackles (35 solo), 10.5 sacks, 10 TFLs, 7 QB hurries, 5 forced fumbles, 2 pass deflections, 1 INT.

Jareid Combs Hudl Highlights

Nick Hart, 6'5 215, TE, Prior Lake - 2012 All State Honorable Mention. All Pioneer Press Honorable Mention. Kare 11 All Metro. All Conference. In senior season, had 22 catches for 486 yards.

Nick Hart Highlight Video

Zach Lindquist, 6'4 240, Mahtomedi - In 7 games, has 16 receptions for 263 yards and 3 touchdowns. In 3 games as a sophomore, had 16 carries for 84 yards and 5.3 ypc. Averaging 16.8 ppg on BB team as a sophomore.

Shane Finnegan, 6'3 185, TE, Hill-Murray - 2012 All State Honorable Mention. All Pioneer Press Honorable Mention. In 9 games, has 37 receptions for 702 yards and 5 TDs.

Jordan Meyer, 6'4 245, TE, Elk River - All Conference.

Justin Viss, 6'3 205, TE, Chatfield - 2011 All-Conference.

Offensive Lineman

Jackson Wilson,6'3 275, OL, Rochester John Marshall - Committed to Air Force. Received other offer from Northern Colorado

http://www.ncsasports.org/football-recruiting/mn/rochester/john-marshall-high-school3/jackson-wilson2

Chad Fahning, 6'7 280, OL, DeLaSalle - Three year starter. Has received offers from Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Montana State, Northern Iowa, SDSU, Penn, Columbia, and North Dakota. 2012 All-State First Team Offense. Star Tribune First Team Offense. Kare 11 All Metro. 2011 All-Conference and All Section. Has started 34 games in career.

Chad Fahning Season Highlight Video

Zach Ziemer, 6'5 280, OL, Lakeville North - Committed to NDSU. Has received offers from Miami (of Ohio), Montana, Montana State, SDSU, North Dakota, and South Dakota. 2012 All-State First Team Offense. Star Tribune First Team Offense. Two year starter. 2011 All-State Honorable Mention. All-Conference. Starting tackle on 9-1 state qualifying team.

Zack Ziemer Season Highlight Video

Michael Warren, 6'5 270, Providence Academy - Has received PWO offers from Minnesota and Iowa. Has received offers from Illinois State, North Dakota. Gardner-Webb, Southeast Louisiana, and SDSU.2012 All-State First Team Offense. Star Tribune First Team Offense. Kare 11 All Metro. 2011 All-State Second Team. Two way starter as a senior. 2011 All-State Second Team. In 12 games, had 94 tackles (60 solo), 11 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery. In 7 games as a sophomore, had 44 tackles (33 solo) and 2 sacks, 9 TFL, 25 hurries, and 2 fumble recoveries.

AJ Stockwell, 6'6 275, OL, Eastview - Has received offers from NDSU and North Dakota. In 5 games as a junior, had 10 receptions for 94 yards and 6 carries for 27 yards.

Joe Stephens, 6'4 260, OL, Champlin Park - Committed to SDSU. Two year starter. 2011 All-Conference HM.

Joe Stephens Season Highlight Video

Ryan Landherr, 6'4 240, OL, Prior Lake - Received offer from SDSU. 2012 All State Honorable Mention. All Pioneer Press Honorable Mention. Star Tribune All Metro. All Conference. Started 23 games in career at tackle. Has a 3.4 GPA and 26 on the ACT.

John Bednarczyk, 6'4 275, OL, Totino-Grace - 2012 All State Second Team. All-Pioneer Press Honorable Mention. Star Tribune First Team Offense. KARE 11 All-Metro First Team. Two year starter.

John Bednarczyk Highlight Video

Matthew Leidner, 6'2 280, C, Lakeville South - 2012 All State Second Team. Kare 11 All Metro. Received invite to Minnesota and SDSU junior day events. Two year starter. Recorded 105 pancake blocks in senior year. 2011 All-Conference Honorable Mention. Has a 3.95 GPA and 27 on ACT.

Matt Leidner Highlight Video

Michael Backus, 6'4 290, Eastview - 2012 All State Honorable Mention. All-Pioneer Press Honorable Mention. Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. Two year starter for Eastview.

Michael Backus Highlight Video

Chandler Wright, 6'3 270, OL, Wayzata - Received invite to Minnesota and Iowa State junior day event. 2011 All-State Honorable Mention. Second Team All Metro. First Team All Conference. Starting 13 games for 12-1 5A State Runner-up from Wayzata. Transfer from 11-1 Dutchtown HS in Louisiana that advanced to the state quarterfinals as sophomore. Squat 480, Clean 355, Bench 325, Vertical 28", Pro Agility 4.6.

Ian Collins, 6'4 240, OL, Edina - 2012 All State Honorable Mention. All Pioneer Press Honorable Mention. Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. All Conference. Two year starter.

Ian Collins Highlight Video

Travis Nusbaum, 6'2 275, OL, Waterville-Elysian Morristown - 2012 All Pioneer Press. 2011 All Conference. 2010 All-Conference Honorable Mention. Bench 300, Squat 420, and GPA 3.05.

Carson Hogan, 6'10 310, OT, Bemidji - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. Starting offensive tackle for 12-1 4A State Runner-ups.

Carson Hogan Highlight Video

Nate Atkinson, 6'5 260, Duluth East - Committed to Minnesota Duluth. Two way varsity starter since sophomore year.

Nate Atkinson Highlight Video

Tyler Kratzke 6'4 285, Sibley East -Attending Minnesota State Mankato.

Will Lussier, 6'3 290, OL, Minneapolis Southwest - Received invite to Northern Iowa junior day event. All-State Honorable Mention.

Sam Muehlenbein, 6'3 255, OL, Rochester Lourdes - 2011 All-State Honorable Mention. All Conference.

Tony Yost, 6'2 240, OL, Eden Prairie - 2011 All Conference HM. Starting center on 5A State Champion team

Austin Nath, 6'3 270, OL, Marshfield - Attended Minnesota spring game. Played varsity as a junior. Bench 400, Squat 500, Power Clean 260.

Athletes

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/769209/

Jeff Borchardt Season Highlight Video

Dominique Khammarath, 6'0 185, Athlete, St. Paul Humbolt/Simley - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. As a freshman had 27 carries for 98 yards in final two games starting for Simley. Had 12 punt/kick returns for 230 yards, which is close to 20 yards a return. All-Conference HM as a freshman.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLuw0w4djt4

Charlie Miller, 6'1 180 , DB/WR, Totino-Grace - In 10 games, has 29 tackles (20 solo), 1 sack, 3 PD, and 2 forced fumbles. Has 9 receptions for 192 yards and 4 TDs.

Dom McDew Stauffer, 6'2 215, RB/LB, Apple Valley - 2012 All Conference. Two way starter for team. In 9 games, had 113 carries for 898 yards (8.0 ypc) and 15 TDs. On defense had 83 tackles (44 solo), 8 TFLs, and 1 sack. In track, personal best were 11.5 in 100m, 23.3 in 200m, 159' in discuss, and 51'1 in shot put.

Dom McDew Stauffer Season Highlight Video

Zac Merie, 6'3 190, Athlete Hopkins - 2011 All-Conference HM. In 8 games, had 31 receptions for 317 yards.

http://youtu.be/kd4iIfxKzEY

(Updated 6/24) Francis Kanneh, 6'2 200, QB/Athlete, Brooklyn Center - Received an offer from VMI.

Minnesota Preps at JC/Prep School - Offense

(Updated 2/11) Scott Schmidt, 6'6 280, OT, Cretin-Derham Hall/NDSCS - 2010 All-Conference. Starting lineman for NDSCS.

(Updated 1/28) Danny Urquhart, 6'8 310, OT, Eden Prairie - Attended Hargrave Military Academy. Starting OT on 5A State Championship Team. All-State Honorable Mention. Star Tribune Third Team.

Kyle Hughes, WR, Western Iowa CC - Redshirted this year.

Defensive Lineman

Hudl Highlights

Jareid Combs, 6'4 250, DE, DeLaSalle - Received offers from Iowa State, SDSU and North Dakota. 2012 All State Honorable Mention. Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. All Conference. In 10 games, has 30 receptions for 557 yards and 4 TDs. On defense, has 39 tackles (25 solo), 1 fumble recovery, and 10 sacks. 2011 All Conference HM. In junior season, had 52 tackles (36 solo), 10.5 sacks, 10 TFLs, 7 QB hurries, 2 forced fumbles, 2 pass deflections, 1 INT.

Jareid Combs 2012 Highlight Video

Birk Olson, 6'3 235, FB/Athlete, Monticello - Committed to Princeton. Has received offers from Air Force and Cornell. In 8 games, has 74 carries for 482 yards (6.5 ypc) and 5 TDs. On defense has 58 tackles (28solo), 7.5 sacks, 7 QB hurries, 1 fumble recovery, and 4 forced fumbles. Receiving interest from NDSU, Air Force, and Ivy League Schools. Attended Minnesota junior day event. Received invites to NDSU, Harvard, Princeton, and Penn junior day/spring events. In 8 games as a junior, had 107 carries for 658 yards and 7 touchdowns. In 9 games as a sophomore, had 53 carries for 316 yards for 6.0 ypc and 3 TDs. Recorded a 540 max squat. Has a 4.0 GPA.

Birk Olson Highlight Video

Tyson Reinke, 6'3 265, Eden Prairie - Committed to Kent State. Received other offer from North Dakota.2012 All State Honorable Mention. All Pioneer Press Honorable Mention. Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. 2011 All-State Second Team. All Conference. Starting DT for 12-1 5A State Champs and recorded 38 tackles (8 solo), 6 TFL, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovered. Started 5 games as sophomore and received playing time in all 11 games. Recorded 15 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 pass deflection, and 1 fumble recovery.

Akeem Roller, 6'4 280, Cretin-Derham Hall - Received offers from Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Western Illinois, Montana, Northern Iowa, and North Dakota. Played varsity as a junior behind FBS recruit Jonathan Harden. Younger brother of 3-year CDH starter Willie Roller. Father is former Gopher football player Willie Roller.

Michael Redmond, 6'5 235, DE, Minnetonka - Received PWO from Iowa and offers from Illinois State, North Dakota and Northern Iowa. 2012 All Conference. Has led team to 4-4 record with all losses coming to top ranked teams.

Mack Marrin, 6'2 260, DL, St. Thomas Academy - Received offer from Drake. 2012 All Conference. 2011 All Conference HM.

Joey Schiller, 6'2 245, DL, Totino-Grace - 2012 All State First Team Defense. 2012 Star Tribune All Metro First Team Defense. KARE 11 All Metro Defense. In 13 games, had 95 tackles (46 solo) and 4 sacks. Was 2A State Champ at 220 in wrestling as a junior with 33-11 record.

Deon Dorvil , 5'11 290, NG, Edina - 2012 All State First Team Defense. All Pioneer Press Honorable Mention. Star Tribune All Metro First Team Defense. KARE 11 All Metro Defense. All Conference. In senior season, had 53 tackles (15 solo), 1 sack, and 2 forced fumbles.

Deon Dorvil Highlight Video

Mike Beckmann, 6'4 245, DL, Faribault Bethlehem Academy - 2012 All State Second Team. In senior season, had 108 tackles, 8.5 sacks, and 4 fumbles recovered.

Mike Flowers, 6'4 270, Hill-Murray - 2012 All-Conference. In 11 games, had 77 tackles (56 solo), 3 sacks, 5 TFLS, 3 fumble recoveries, and 1 forced fumble. 2011 All Conference. In 9 games, recorded 60 tackles. 2010 All-Conference. In 8 games as a sophomore, has 48 tackles (28 solo), 7 sacks, 20 TFL, 7 hurries, 3 fumble recoveries, and 1 punt blocked.

Ryan Winter, 6'3 235, DE, Woodbury - 2012 All State Second Team Defense. All-Pioneer Pres s First Team. All Conference. In 9 games , has recorded 38 tackles, 14.5 sacks, 20 tackles for a loss, and 6 forced fumbles. Attended Minnesota and Iowa junior day event. Received invite to North Dakota junior day. 2011 All Conference. Team Defensive MVP. In 9 games, had 49 tackles (23 solo), 13 sacks, 18 tackles for a loss, and 7 forced fumbles. Has a 4.0 GPA.

Ryan Winter 2012 Highlight Video

Jake Olson, 6'3 235, DL, Litchfield - In 10 games, had 120 tackles (16 solo), 3 fumble recoveries, and 1 sack.

Daulton Olinger, 6'0 260, DL, Spring Lake Park - 2012 All State Second Team Defense. Star Minnesota Vikings All-State Team. All-Pioneer Pres s First Team. Tribune All Metro First Team Defense. In 9 games, has 60 tackles (37 solo) and 8 sacks. Received invites to Northern Iowa, SDSU and North Dakota junior day events. 2011 All-State Second Team. Star Tribune All Metro 1st Team,All Conference, North Surburan Defensive Player of the Year, Pioneer Press All Area Honorable Mention. 52 tackles (33 solo), 5 sacks, 14 TFL, 2 fumble recoveries.Max bench is 275, max clean is 305, squat is 5 reps at 420, and 4.63 shuttle.

Daulton Olinger Highlight Video

Karl Finkel, 6'0 200, DE/LB, Lakeville North - 2012 All State Honorable Mention. All Pioneer Press Honorable Mention. Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. KARE 11 All Metro Defense. All Conference. In 8 games, has 50 tackles (13 solo), 8.5 sacks, 10 TFLs, and 1 forced fumble. Attended Minnesota and Iowa junior day event. Received invite to North Dakota junior day. All-State Second Team. South Suburban All-Conference. In 7 games, had 20 tackles (11 solo) and 7 sacks.

Karl Finkel Highlight Video

Henry Rogotzke, 6'3 275, DL/OL, Red Rock Central - In 9 games, has 74 tackles (49 solo), 2 sacks, 17 TFLs, 1 safety, and 2 fumble recoveries.

Mick Nelson, 6'3 250, DL, Mounds View - 2012 All State Honorable Mention. All Pioneer Press First Team. Star Tribune All Metro Second Team. Conference Defensive Lineman of the Year and All Conference. In senior season, had 46 tackles (31 solo), 4 sacks, and 5 TFLs. 2011 All Conference. State Wrestling qualifier at HWT with 33-7 record.

Sebastian Borges, 6'2 275, DL, Stillwater - 2012 All Conference. In senior season, had 41 tackles (29 solo), 3 sacks, 11, TFLs, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 QB hurries, and 1 PBU. 2011 All Conference Honorable Mention.

Sebastian Borges Highlight Video

Linebacker

(Updated 4/15) Jack Cottrell, 6'5 225, LB, Eden Prairie - Committed to Boston College. Received North Dakota. Attended Minnesota, Wisconsin, Boston College, and Iowa State junior day event. Received invite Western Michigan, Penn, Valporaiso, and SDSU junior day/spring practice events. 2011 All Conference HM. Started 13 games on 5A State Champion team. Recorded 89 tackles (26 solo), 6 tackles for a loss, 1 INT, 1 blocked punt, and 1 forced fumble. One of five sophomores that dressed varsity in 2010. Recorded a 4.72 40-yard dash. Carries a 3.9 GPA and 28 ACT score.

Chris Wipson, 6'2 215, TE/LB, Wayzata - Committed to Minnesota. Received other offers from Air Force, Montana, South Dakota, North Dakota. In 7 games, has 57 tackles (25 solo), 1 sack, 6 TFLs, 3 QB hurries, 1 PBU, 1 PD, and 3 forced fumble. 2011 All-State HM. All Conference. In 13 games as a junior, had 82 tackles (52 solo), 4 sacks, 18 tackles for a loss, 8 QB hurries, 2 INTs, 4 forced fumbles, 4 passes broken up, 4 pass deflected. In 9 games as a sophomore, had 35 tackles (22 solo), 4 TFL, 1 forced fumble, 2 QB hurries. Carries a 4.0 GPA and scored a 30 on the ACT.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0yFqSiyewE&feature=youtu.be&fb_source=message

Mikias Alipate, 6'1 215, LB, Holy Angels - Received offer from North Dakota. Attended Minnesota junior day event and spring game. Has received invites to Northern Iowa, Wisconsin, NDSU, SDSU, Drake, and North Dakota. 2011 All-State HM. In 6 games, has 62 tackles (42 solo), 2 TFL, 4 hurries, and 2 forced fumbles. Did not play as a sophomore due to transfer rules. Recorded a 4.57 40 yard, 285 bench, and 405 squat.

Deshawn Williams, 6'0 220, LB, Cooper - In 9 games, has 142 tackles (92 solo), 3 sacks, and 1 safety.

Deshawn Williams Highlight Video

Corey Puterbaugh, 6'2 215, LB, Minneapolis Washburn - In 9 games, had 113 tackles (50 solo), 2 pass deflections, and 1 fumble recovery.

Zach Checkal, 6'4 195, RB/LB, Delano - In 9 games, has 81 tackles (49 solo), 1 TFL, 2 INT, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery. On offense, has 115 carries for 725 yards and 8TDs and 19 receptions for 375 yards. In 10 games as junior, had 81 tackles (56 solo), 5 sacks, 1 INT, I forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovered. In 7 games as a sophomore, had 41 tackles (20 solo).

Zach Checkal Highlight Video

Shaun Schindler, 6'3 210, LB/TE, Hutchinson - In 9 games, has 45 tackles, 4 sacks, 18 TFL, 3 forced fumble, and 3 fumble recovery. On offense has 7 receptions for 236 yards (33 ypr) and 4 TDs. Has scheduled unofficial visits to SDSU and South Dakota. Attended Minnesota, Iowa State, Northern Illinois, SDSU and Northern Iowa junior day/spring practice events. 2011 All Conference. In 10 games, had 66 tackles, 11 sacks, 20 tackles for a loss, 1 forced fumble, 1 recovered fumble and 1 safety. All Conference in 2010. In six games as a sophomore, had 95 tackles.

Shaun Schindler Highlight Video

Jack Cichy, 6'3 195, Hill-Murray -In 9 games, has 78 tackles (58 solo), 6 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 INT, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovered, and 1 blocked kick. Attended Minnesota and NDSU junior day/spring events. Received invite to Northern Iowa, SDSU, and North Dakota junior day event. In 12 games as a junior, has 110 tackles (75 solo),1 sack, 6 TFL, 3 INT, 4 forced fumbles, 4 fumbles recovered, and 3 blocked punts. In 11 games as a sophomore, had 58 tackles (30 solo), 1 sack, 3 TFL, and 2 hurries.

Jack Cichy Highlight Video

Alex Wood, 6'1 195, LB, Lakeville South - In 8 games, has 54 tackles ( 9 solo) and 4 TFLs. Attended Minnesota junior day event. In 9 games, had 74 tackles (19 solo), 3 sacks, 5 TFL, and 1 INT.

Alex Wood Highlight Video

Mitch Johnson, 5'11 200, SS/OLB, Lakeville North - In 6 games, had 49 tackles (11 solo), 3.5 sacks, 8 TFLs, and 2 fumble recoveries. 2011 All-State Second Team. Pioneer Press Honorable Mention. In 11 games, has 122 tackles (45 solo), 8.5 sacks, 10 TFL, 1 INT, 3 forced fumbles, and 5 fumbles recovered. In 6 games as a sophomore, had 42 tackles (21 solo), 1.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery. South Suburban All-Conference HM.

Adam Dingman, 6'4 220, LB, Rocori - 2011 All-Conference HM.

Dan Sargeant, 6'2 235, LB, Chisago Lakes - 2011 All-State HM. All Pioneer Press. Has a 3.8 GPA.

Dan Sargeant Highlight Video

Nathan Snider, 6'2 225, LB, Minnewaska - 2011 All-State HM

Matt Harding, 6'2 225, Mounds View - 2011 All Conference HM. Had 60 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 4 TFL, and 1 INT. As a sophomore, recorded 30 tackles (18 solo), 3 TFL and 1 INT on State 5A Semifinalist team. Started as a sophomore. Has a 3.1 GPA and 33 ACT.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/498590/matt-harding

Zach Streed, 6'1 185, LB, Willmar - In 8 games, has 86 tackles (51 solo) and 1 sack. 2011 All-State HM

DeMarko Thomas, 6'0 185, Truman - 2011 All-State HM. All Conference. In 3 games as a sophomore, had 45 tackles, 3 sacks, 5 TFL and 5 forced fumbles/recoveries.

Mason Clark, 6'1 235, Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart - 2011 All Conference. In 10 games as a junior, recorded 120 tackles. In 9 games as a sophomore, had 74 tackles (53 solo), 1 sack, and 1 fumble recovery.

Dan O'Shea, 5'11 200, St. Paul Academy/Mounds Park Academy - After 5 games as a sophomore, has 92 tackles (63 solo), 3 TFL, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovered.

Luke Lindahl, 6'0 215, LB, Mahtomedi - 2011 All Conference. In 9 games, had 83 tackles and 2 INts. In 8 games as a sophomore, has 72 tackles (30 solo), 2 sacks, and 1 INT. In 10 games as a sophomore, has 58 tackles (36 solo).

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/693770/#highlights/10002382

Defensive Back

(Updated 6/25) Malik Rucker, 6'0 170, Robbinsdale Cooper - Committed to Iowa. Received offers from Minnesota, Iowa State, Arizona State, Boston College, Illinois, North Carolina State, Duke Wyoming, SMU, SDSU, and North Dakota. In 9 games, had 52 (25 solo) tackles, 1 INTs, and 1 fumble recovery.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/769263/malik-rucker

(Updated 2/26) Keelon Brookins, 5'10 175, WR, Tartan - Committed to Minnesota. Attended Minnesota and Wisconsin junior day events. Received invites to Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa State, Nebraska, and Michigan State junior day events. Injured during junior season. In 5 games as a sophomore, has 13 receptions for 245 yards for 15.1 ypc and 4 TD. Recorded 6 interceptions during the season with 1 returned for touchdown. Top Class of 2013 performance at the 2011 Nike SPARQ Combine with an electronic 4.60 40 yard dash, a 35" vertical, 35" power ball throw. In the May '11 NUC, recorded a 4.36 and 4.39 40 yard time. Recorded an 11.05 100m dash, 22.44 200m dash, and 20'10" long jump in 2011. Has a 3.0 GPA.

Jamison Whiting, 6'4 180, Minneapolis Washburn - Received offer from Northern Iowa. In 10 games, had 62 tackles (48 solo), 3 sacks, 3 INTs, 8 passes deflected, 2 fumble recoveries, and 2 blocked punts. In 11 games as a sophomore, had 54 tackles (40 solo) and 2 INT.

Oscar Opara, 5'11 180, DB, DeLaSalle - Received an offer from North Dakota. Attended Minnesota junior day event. 2011 All Conference. Team MVP. As a junior, had 9 INTs.

Oscar Opara Highlight Video

Joe Robel, 6'1 185, Blaine - Attended Minnesota junior day event. Received invite to North Dakota junior day. 2011 All Conference. In 7 games, had 51 (33 solo) tackles, 4 INTs, 1 blocked field goal, and 1 blocked punt. In 10 games as a sophomore, had 36 tackles (21 solo), 1 TFL, and 6 INTs. Recorded a 4.5 40 yard dash at NUC event. Ran a 200m dash in 23.16.

Joe Robel Highlight Video

GeVelve Gandy, 5'11 170, De La Salle - Received invite to Minnesota junior day. Pioneer Press All-Metro Honorable Mention. In 11 games as a sophomore, had 69 tackles (52 solo) and 5 INTs.

KeAndre Singleton, 5'9 170, Minnetonka - Attended Minnesota junior day event. All-State Honorable Mention. Star Tribune Third team. All Conference HM. Recorded a 11.39 100m.

DeAndre Singleton, 5'9 170, Minnetonka - Attended Minnesota junior day event. All-State Honorable Mention. Star Tribune Third team. All Conference. Recorded a 11.34 100m.

Leon Hoehn, 5'11 185, Waseca - All Conference. In 10 games, had 111 tackles (68 solo), 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, and 2 fumbles recovered. In 10 games as a sophomore, had 91 tackles (54 solo), 1.5 sacks, and 2 fumbles recovered.

Zach Checkal, 6'3 180, DB/WR, Delano - In 10 games, had 81 tackles (56 solo), 5 sacks, 1 INT, I forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovered. In 7 games as a sophomore, had 41 tackles (20 solo).

Ayrton Henderson, 6'0 170, DB, Triton - In 10 games, has 66 tackles (29 solo), 3 INTs, and 2 fumble recoveries.

Scott Litchy, 6'0 170, Albany - In 13 games, had 44 tackles (20 solo) and 3 INTs.

Kyrell Newell, 6'0 175, DB, Lakeville North - In 8 games, has 28 tackles (12 solo) and 2 INTs. In 9 games as a junior, had 48 tackles (14 solo) and 1 INT.

Minnesota Preps at JC/Prep School - Defense

(Updated 11/20) Charles Webb, 5'11 175, CB, Minnetonka/Iowa Western (5A) - Received offer from Toledo. 2011 All-State First Team. 2011 Star Tribune All-Metro First Team. 2011 All-Pioneer Press First Team.

Caleb Leichtman, 6'0 180, FS, Green Meadow/RCTC - Had 20 interceptions during freshman year at RCTC.

Punters/Kickers

Sam Loveland, K, Roseville - 2011 All-Conference HM
Alex MacGregor- Zimmerman- K- 20 PATs, 1 FG- 23 points
Alexi Johnson- 2011 All-State HM. Shakopee- K- 35 PATs & 2 FGs- 41 points, Top Junior scoring kicker in the state
Justin McLain- St Michael Albertville- K- 20 PATs- 20 points
Trevor Naslund- Champlin- P/WR- very strong punting leg
Tucker Lorentzen- Champlin- K- 23 PATs & 2 FGs- 29 points, 2nd overall ranked Junior scoring kicker in the state