With the Gopher Junior Elite Camp scheduled for Sunday the 22nd, I thought I would share an update on top rising juniors. Many of which are going to be attending the camp, which will allow the coaching staff a first hand look at the players for the Class of 2014. There are definitely some solid players in the class that have potential based on height/weight and performance as a sophomore. If I am missing any players that should be considered, please post accordingly or send me a note at [email protected]
Quarterbacks
Reid Travis, 6’6 190, QB, DeLaSalle – Received offer from Boston College. In 8 games, completed 107 of 206 passes for 1694 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Ricardo Johnson III, 6’0 170, QB, Cretin-Derham Hall – Received offer from Hawaii. Attended Cal and Minnesota junior day events. In 9 games for CDH JV, completed 292 of 347 (84%) pass attempts for 2137 yards and 27 touchdowns. Had 16 carries for 421 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Jacques Perra, 6’3 195, QB, Roseville Area – 2011 All-Pioneer Press. 2011 All-Conference. In 8 games, completed 115 of 248 passes for 1558 yard and 16 touchdowns. Recorded a 4.43 shuttle and max bench of 260. GPA is 3.85.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLQZObEl7dg
Carter Kirk, 6’7 220, QB, Mountain Lake-Butterfield-Odin – 2011 All Pioneer Press. Passed for 1500 yard and 20 TDs. Rushed for 500 yards and 6 TDs. In basketball, had 17.5 ppg, 10 rebounds per game, and 3 assists per game.
Travon Hearns, 6’4 210, QB/Athlete, Bloomington Kennedy - In 9 games, has completed 66 of 133 passes for 842 yards and 9 touchdowns.
Running Backs
Jeff Jones, 6’0 190, RB, Minneapolis Washburn – Received offer from Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan State, Illinois, and Wisconsin. 2011 All-Conference. In 9 games, has 141 carries for 1415 yards for 9.3 ypc and 28 touchdowns. Had 11 receptions for 75 yards. Had 11 receptions for 75 yards. In 10 games as a freshman, had 128 carries for 773 yards for 6 ypc and 8 TDs.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1060518/#highlights/9831386
Chris Williams, 5’8 175, RB, DeLaSalle - In 9 games, has 145 carries for 1062 yards for 7.2 ypc and 10 touchdowns. Had 12 receptions for 112 yards receiving. On defense, had 27 tackles and 8 TFL. In 12 games as a freshman, had 22 receptions for 345 yards for 15.7 ypc and 4 TDs.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/777773/chris-williams
Josh Parks, 5’10 185, RB, Chisago Lakes – 2011 All Conference. In 10 games, had 99 carries for 749 yards for 7.6 ypc and 9 touchdowns. Handheld 4.4 time in the 40, 31” vertical, 290 bench, 400 squat, 260 clean. 3.0 GPA. Recorded a 11.4 40 yard time in track.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/486808/#highlights/11293377
Marcus Berg, 5’8 185, RB, The Blake – 2011 All-Conference and All-Section. Had 116 carries for 727 yards and 10 TDs. Had 15 receptions for 165 yards and 2 TDs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tja0G17goc
Mitch Danner, 6’4 205, FB, Litchfield – In 8 games, had 86 carries for 385 yards and 2 TDs. At 2012 State Track, placed 8th in discus with a 140-11 throw. PR for the season was 150-0.
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends
Zack Melbostad, 6’2 170, WR, La Crescent - In 6 games, has 33 receptions for 577 yard and 3 TDs. Had 20 carries for 215 yards and 2 TDs. Averaging 14.8 PPG in basketball.
Michael Murray, 5’11 190, WR/RB/DB, Fridley – In 8 games, had 31 receptions for 547 yards and 3 TDs. Had 62 carries for 311 yards and 4 TDs.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/505591/#highlights/7296368
Cody Scherff, 6’6 205, WR, Albert Lea – 2011 All Conferece. All-Area First Team. Had 17 receptions for 318 yards and 1 TD.
Kolby Sieffert, 6’1 185, WR, Chaska - In 4 games has 17 receptions for 335 yards and 6 touchdowns. Recorded a 4.5 40 yard.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y_qb4G8hpU
Zach Hovey, 6’4 220, TE, Eden Prairie – In 6 games, has 6 receptions for 154 yards and 1 touchdown.
George Behr, 6’5 235, TE, East Ridge – Had 8 receptions for 110 yards and 1 TD. Recorded a 4.27 shuttle, 32” vertical, 245 max bench, and 315 max squat.
Offensive Lineman
Frank Ragnow, 6’6 275, OL/DL, Chanhassen – Started all games on offensive line. In 6 games has 13 tackles (7 solo), 6 sacks, 5 passes blocked, and 3 field goals blocked.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/757982/#highlights/10658380
Joe Wagner, 6’4 225, OL, Cretin-Derham Hall – Started 12 game as a sophomore.
Drew Trabing, 6’4 240, OL, Prior Lake – 2011 All Conference HM. Starting offensive lineman as a sophomore.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/604409/drew-trabing
JC Hassenauer, 6’2 260, OL, East Ridge – Started on varsity. At 2012 NUC, recorded a 4.49 shuttle, a 24” vertical, and 20 reps at 185.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xnqehmpNLgc#!
Jason Telin, 6’3 290, OL, Tartan – Started every game as a sophomore. 2011 State Qualifier in wresting and had 21-12 record.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/792426/#highlights/1784415
Frederick Schroeder, 6’4 240, OL, Hopkins – Started every game as a sophomore.
Athletes
Michael Herzog, 6’0 200, RB/QB/DB, Detroit Lakes – 2011 All-Conference HM and All Section. Had 103 carries for 842 yards for 8 ypc and 8 TDs. Passed for 235 yards and 1 TD. Had 13 receptions and 2 TDs. Had 2 INTs. Had 28 yards per kick return.
Carlton Djam, 5’9 185, RB/DB, Totino-Grace – Had 13 carries for 139 yards and 9.9 ypc. Had 15 tackles, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery. Max bench is 275. Max squat is 405. GPA is 3.97.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/443103/carlton-djam
Defensive Line
Preston Woods, 6’3 280, DT, South Saint Paul – Two way starter on 11-2 team as a sophomore. Had 16 tackles (14 solo), 9 TFL, 2 sacks, 3 knockdowns, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 3 pass breakups, and 1 safety. 2011 State Qualifier in wresting and had 31-12 record. Max bench 379. Recorded 20 reps at 225. Max squat is 510.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/748609/#highlights/7509414
Drew Greely, 6’3 220, DE, Wayzata – In 11 games, has 37 tackles (24 solo), 2 sacks, 8 TFLs, 1 INT, 2 hurries, 3 PBUs and 4 PD. Recorded a 4.7 40, vertical is 29.5”, max bench is 250, and max squat is 385. GPA is 3.5.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fmf-x8Dyt3c
Christian Triplett, 6’4 260, DT, Delano - In 10 games, has 57 tackles (36 solo), 3 sacks, 1 TFL, 1 fumble recovered, and 1 punt blocked. GPA is 3.2.
Frank Ragnow, 6’6 275, DT, Chanhassen – Two way starter for Chanhassen. In 6 games has 13 tackles (7 solo), 6 sacks, 5 passes blocked, and 3 field goals blocked.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/757982/#highlights/10658380
Andrew Stelter, 6’4 240, DE, Owatonna – 2011 All Conference. All-Area Team. Recorded 39 tackles (20 solo), 6 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 pass defection. In track, recorded a 52’8” shot and 145’5” discus throws. Shuttle time was 4.51, max vertical is 32.5”, max bench is 290, and max squat is 525.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/644893/andrew-stelter
Tyus Deboer, 6’4 245, DT, Marshall – In 10 games, had 36 tackles (22 solo) and 1 sack.
Joshua Pantoe, 6’3 250, DT, Hopkins – Started on varsity.
Matthew Juneau, 6’4 225, DE/TE, Champlin Park – In 9 games, had 32 tackles and .5 sacks.
Jake Busse, 6’3 220, DE, Waseca - In 10 games, has 52 tackles (31 solo), 3.5 sacks, 2 fumbles recovered, and 1 hurry.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/551831/#jake-busse
Clayton Burton, 6’2 250, DL, Minneapolis Washburn - In 6 games, has 17 tackles (6 solo).
Linebackers
Payton Jordahl, 6’3 200, LB, Perham – 2011 All-Conference. In 12 games, recorded 96 tackles (53 solo), 4 TFLs, and 2 fumbles recovered.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/758746/payton-jordahl
Ejodamen Ejiya, 6’3 180, LB, Spring Lake Park – 2011 All-Conference. In 9 games, has 89 tackles (62 solo), 3.5 sack, and 3 INTs. Recorded a 43’2 triple jump in track and a 4.57 40.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/627451/ejodamen-ejiya
Isaac Weber, 5’11 205, LB, Mankato West – 2011 All-Conference. In 12 games had 105 tackles (22 solo), 2 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 INT. Recorded a 4.75 40, 4.4 shuttle, 5 reps at 225 for bench, and 5 squats at 370.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/463586/#highlights/10133372
Steele Berg, 6’0 190, LB, Wayzata – In 9 games, had 37 tackles (31 solo), 4 TFL, 1 sack, and 4 QB hurries.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hkM5GQq6oU&feature=plcp
Defensive Backs
Kyle Kalivoda, 5’10 170, DB, Wayzata – In 13 games, had 58 tackles (41 solo), 3 TFL, 3 INTs, 7 PD, and 4 PBUs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGIm5xXNXuM
Blake Banham, 5’8 160, DB, Cretin-Derham Hall – 2011 All-Pioneer Press. All-Conference HM. On offense, had 10 carries for 124 yards. In track, recorded a 11.2 100m.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/804098/#highlights/10317433
Graham Fritz, 5’11 180, DB/Athlete, Minneapolis SW – Had 79 tackles, 3 INTs, and 2 forced fumbles.
Adam Kraft, 6’2 190, DB, Delano - In 10 games, had 39 tackles (23 solo), 4 INTs, and 2 fumbles recovered.
Sam Johnson, 6’0 170, DB/Athlete, Monticello – Had 65 tackles, 1 INT, and 2 blocked punts. Recorded a 4.5 40. Varsity hockey player since 8th grade.
Zach Martin, 6’1 180, DB, Dassel-Cokato – In 6 games, had 39 tackles (16 solo), 2 INTs, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 recovery.
Quarterbacks
Reid Travis, 6’6 190, QB, DeLaSalle – Received offer from Boston College. In 8 games, completed 107 of 206 passes for 1694 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Ricardo Johnson III, 6’0 170, QB, Cretin-Derham Hall – Received offer from Hawaii. Attended Cal and Minnesota junior day events. In 9 games for CDH JV, completed 292 of 347 (84%) pass attempts for 2137 yards and 27 touchdowns. Had 16 carries for 421 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Jacques Perra, 6’3 195, QB, Roseville Area – 2011 All-Pioneer Press. 2011 All-Conference. In 8 games, completed 115 of 248 passes for 1558 yard and 16 touchdowns. Recorded a 4.43 shuttle and max bench of 260. GPA is 3.85.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLQZObEl7dg
Carter Kirk, 6’7 220, QB, Mountain Lake-Butterfield-Odin – 2011 All Pioneer Press. Passed for 1500 yard and 20 TDs. Rushed for 500 yards and 6 TDs. In basketball, had 17.5 ppg, 10 rebounds per game, and 3 assists per game.
Travon Hearns, 6’4 210, QB/Athlete, Bloomington Kennedy - In 9 games, has completed 66 of 133 passes for 842 yards and 9 touchdowns.
Running Backs
Jeff Jones, 6’0 190, RB, Minneapolis Washburn – Received offer from Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan State, Illinois, and Wisconsin. 2011 All-Conference. In 9 games, has 141 carries for 1415 yards for 9.3 ypc and 28 touchdowns. Had 11 receptions for 75 yards. Had 11 receptions for 75 yards. In 10 games as a freshman, had 128 carries for 773 yards for 6 ypc and 8 TDs.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1060518/#highlights/9831386
Chris Williams, 5’8 175, RB, DeLaSalle - In 9 games, has 145 carries for 1062 yards for 7.2 ypc and 10 touchdowns. Had 12 receptions for 112 yards receiving. On defense, had 27 tackles and 8 TFL. In 12 games as a freshman, had 22 receptions for 345 yards for 15.7 ypc and 4 TDs.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/777773/chris-williams
Josh Parks, 5’10 185, RB, Chisago Lakes – 2011 All Conference. In 10 games, had 99 carries for 749 yards for 7.6 ypc and 9 touchdowns. Handheld 4.4 time in the 40, 31” vertical, 290 bench, 400 squat, 260 clean. 3.0 GPA. Recorded a 11.4 40 yard time in track.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/486808/#highlights/11293377
Marcus Berg, 5’8 185, RB, The Blake – 2011 All-Conference and All-Section. Had 116 carries for 727 yards and 10 TDs. Had 15 receptions for 165 yards and 2 TDs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tja0G17goc
Mitch Danner, 6’4 205, FB, Litchfield – In 8 games, had 86 carries for 385 yards and 2 TDs. At 2012 State Track, placed 8th in discus with a 140-11 throw. PR for the season was 150-0.
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends
Zack Melbostad, 6’2 170, WR, La Crescent - In 6 games, has 33 receptions for 577 yard and 3 TDs. Had 20 carries for 215 yards and 2 TDs. Averaging 14.8 PPG in basketball.
Michael Murray, 5’11 190, WR/RB/DB, Fridley – In 8 games, had 31 receptions for 547 yards and 3 TDs. Had 62 carries for 311 yards and 4 TDs.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/505591/#highlights/7296368
Cody Scherff, 6’6 205, WR, Albert Lea – 2011 All Conferece. All-Area First Team. Had 17 receptions for 318 yards and 1 TD.
Kolby Sieffert, 6’1 185, WR, Chaska - In 4 games has 17 receptions for 335 yards and 6 touchdowns. Recorded a 4.5 40 yard.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y_qb4G8hpU
Zach Hovey, 6’4 220, TE, Eden Prairie – In 6 games, has 6 receptions for 154 yards and 1 touchdown.
George Behr, 6’5 235, TE, East Ridge – Had 8 receptions for 110 yards and 1 TD. Recorded a 4.27 shuttle, 32” vertical, 245 max bench, and 315 max squat.
Offensive Lineman
Frank Ragnow, 6’6 275, OL/DL, Chanhassen – Started all games on offensive line. In 6 games has 13 tackles (7 solo), 6 sacks, 5 passes blocked, and 3 field goals blocked.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/757982/#highlights/10658380
Joe Wagner, 6’4 225, OL, Cretin-Derham Hall – Started 12 game as a sophomore.
Drew Trabing, 6’4 240, OL, Prior Lake – 2011 All Conference HM. Starting offensive lineman as a sophomore.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/604409/drew-trabing
JC Hassenauer, 6’2 260, OL, East Ridge – Started on varsity. At 2012 NUC, recorded a 4.49 shuttle, a 24” vertical, and 20 reps at 185.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xnqehmpNLgc#!
Jason Telin, 6’3 290, OL, Tartan – Started every game as a sophomore. 2011 State Qualifier in wresting and had 21-12 record.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/792426/#highlights/1784415
Frederick Schroeder, 6’4 240, OL, Hopkins – Started every game as a sophomore.
Athletes
Michael Herzog, 6’0 200, RB/QB/DB, Detroit Lakes – 2011 All-Conference HM and All Section. Had 103 carries for 842 yards for 8 ypc and 8 TDs. Passed for 235 yards and 1 TD. Had 13 receptions and 2 TDs. Had 2 INTs. Had 28 yards per kick return.
Carlton Djam, 5’9 185, RB/DB, Totino-Grace – Had 13 carries for 139 yards and 9.9 ypc. Had 15 tackles, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery. Max bench is 275. Max squat is 405. GPA is 3.97.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/443103/carlton-djam
Defensive Line
Preston Woods, 6’3 280, DT, South Saint Paul – Two way starter on 11-2 team as a sophomore. Had 16 tackles (14 solo), 9 TFL, 2 sacks, 3 knockdowns, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 3 pass breakups, and 1 safety. 2011 State Qualifier in wresting and had 31-12 record. Max bench 379. Recorded 20 reps at 225. Max squat is 510.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/748609/#highlights/7509414
Drew Greely, 6’3 220, DE, Wayzata – In 11 games, has 37 tackles (24 solo), 2 sacks, 8 TFLs, 1 INT, 2 hurries, 3 PBUs and 4 PD. Recorded a 4.7 40, vertical is 29.5”, max bench is 250, and max squat is 385. GPA is 3.5.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fmf-x8Dyt3c
Christian Triplett, 6’4 260, DT, Delano - In 10 games, has 57 tackles (36 solo), 3 sacks, 1 TFL, 1 fumble recovered, and 1 punt blocked. GPA is 3.2.
Frank Ragnow, 6’6 275, DT, Chanhassen – Two way starter for Chanhassen. In 6 games has 13 tackles (7 solo), 6 sacks, 5 passes blocked, and 3 field goals blocked.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/757982/#highlights/10658380
Andrew Stelter, 6’4 240, DE, Owatonna – 2011 All Conference. All-Area Team. Recorded 39 tackles (20 solo), 6 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 pass defection. In track, recorded a 52’8” shot and 145’5” discus throws. Shuttle time was 4.51, max vertical is 32.5”, max bench is 290, and max squat is 525.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/644893/andrew-stelter
Tyus Deboer, 6’4 245, DT, Marshall – In 10 games, had 36 tackles (22 solo) and 1 sack.
Joshua Pantoe, 6’3 250, DT, Hopkins – Started on varsity.
Matthew Juneau, 6’4 225, DE/TE, Champlin Park – In 9 games, had 32 tackles and .5 sacks.
Jake Busse, 6’3 220, DE, Waseca - In 10 games, has 52 tackles (31 solo), 3.5 sacks, 2 fumbles recovered, and 1 hurry.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/551831/#jake-busse
Clayton Burton, 6’2 250, DL, Minneapolis Washburn - In 6 games, has 17 tackles (6 solo).
Linebackers
Payton Jordahl, 6’3 200, LB, Perham – 2011 All-Conference. In 12 games, recorded 96 tackles (53 solo), 4 TFLs, and 2 fumbles recovered.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/758746/payton-jordahl
Ejodamen Ejiya, 6’3 180, LB, Spring Lake Park – 2011 All-Conference. In 9 games, has 89 tackles (62 solo), 3.5 sack, and 3 INTs. Recorded a 43’2 triple jump in track and a 4.57 40.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/627451/ejodamen-ejiya
Isaac Weber, 5’11 205, LB, Mankato West – 2011 All-Conference. In 12 games had 105 tackles (22 solo), 2 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 INT. Recorded a 4.75 40, 4.4 shuttle, 5 reps at 225 for bench, and 5 squats at 370.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/463586/#highlights/10133372
Steele Berg, 6’0 190, LB, Wayzata – In 9 games, had 37 tackles (31 solo), 4 TFL, 1 sack, and 4 QB hurries.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hkM5GQq6oU&feature=plcp
Defensive Backs
Kyle Kalivoda, 5’10 170, DB, Wayzata – In 13 games, had 58 tackles (41 solo), 3 TFL, 3 INTs, 7 PD, and 4 PBUs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGIm5xXNXuM
Blake Banham, 5’8 160, DB, Cretin-Derham Hall – 2011 All-Pioneer Press. All-Conference HM. On offense, had 10 carries for 124 yards. In track, recorded a 11.2 100m.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/804098/#highlights/10317433
Graham Fritz, 5’11 180, DB/Athlete, Minneapolis SW – Had 79 tackles, 3 INTs, and 2 forced fumbles.
Adam Kraft, 6’2 190, DB, Delano - In 10 games, had 39 tackles (23 solo), 4 INTs, and 2 fumbles recovered.
Sam Johnson, 6’0 170, DB/Athlete, Monticello – Had 65 tackles, 1 INT, and 2 blocked punts. Recorded a 4.5 40. Varsity hockey player since 8th grade.
Zach Martin, 6’1 180, DB, Dassel-Cokato – In 6 games, had 39 tackles (16 solo), 2 INTs, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 recovery.