With less than six weeks to NSD, I thought I would post an update on the status of the Class of 2013 and offers as of today. The class certainly isn't as good as Class of 2012 and down at this point regarding BCS offers. Including JUCOs, the class has 37 D1 offers at this point.
BCS/FBS Commitment (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
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, Texas Tech, and North Dakota. In 9 games, had 52 (25 solo) tackles, 1 INTs, and 1 fumble recovery.
Keelon Brookins, 5'10 175, WR, Tartan - Committed to Wisconsin. Received offer from Minnesota.
Chris Wipson, 6'2 220, TE/LB, Wayzata - Committed to Minnesota. Received offers from Air Force, Montana, South Dakota, and North Dakota. 2011 All-State Honorable Mention. All Conference. In 13 games, 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.
Jack Cottrell, 6'4 225, LB, Eden Prairie - Committed to Boston College. Received other offer from North Dakota. 2012 All State First Team Defense. All Pioneer Press First Team. Star Tribune All Metro First Team Defense. KARE 11 All Metro Defense. All Conference. Academic All State. In 13 games, had 113 tackles, 13 TFLs, 7 sacks and 3 INTs. 2011 All Conference Honorable Mention. 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.
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.
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 Preferred Walk-On Commitment (1)
Andre Hunt, 6'0 200, RB, Cretin-Derham Hall/Hargreaves Military Academy - Accepted walk-on offer to Iowa.
BCS/FBS Offers (5)
Noah Scarver, 6'5 235, TE/DE, Minneapolis Washburn - Had received offer from Wisconsin (grey shirt), PWO from Minnesota, 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.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1060516/#highlights/10078374
Jareid Combs, 6'4 250, TE/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.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/692418/jareid-combs
Chad Fahning, 6'7 280, OL, DeLaSalle - Received a PWO from Minnesota. Received offers from Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, NDSU, Montana State, Northern Iowa, SDSU, Penn, Columbia, and North Dakota. 2011 All-Conference and All Section. Had started 23 games in sophomore and junior year.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/692448/#chad-fahning
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.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvehO8EKQz0
Bridgeport Tusler, 5'11 200, RB/DB, Osseo (5A) - Had received offers from Army, South Dakota and North Dakota. 2012 AP All State Player of the Year. 2012 All-State First Team Offense. In 9 games, had 184 carries for 1173 yards and 16 TDs, had 18 receptions for 243 yards and 3 TDs. On defense had 35 tackles and 8 INTs. Had INT returned for a TD and one punt return for TD. 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. Carries a 3.6 GPA and 21 on ACT.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1Qdrm7nSpE&feature=share
BCS/FBS Preferred Walk-On 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.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/501188/#highlights/19872413
FCS Commitments (10)
Birk Olson, 6'3 235, FB/DE, Monticello - Committed to Princeton. Had received offers from Air Force and Cornell. 2012 Star Tribune All Metro First Team Defense. KARE 11 All Metro Defense. Conference Most Valuable Player. In 9 games, had 79 carries for 510 yards (6.5 ypc) and 5 TDs. On defense had 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. Had 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.
Zach Ziemer, 6'6 285, OL, Lakeville North - Committed to NDSU. Received other offers from Miami (of Ohio), Montana, Montana State, SDSU, North Dakota, and South Dakota. All-State Honorable Mention. All-Conference. Starting tackle on 12-2 state runner up team as a senior and 9-1 state qualifying team as a junior.
Chase Morlock, 6'0 200, RB/Athlete, Moorhead - Committed to NDSU. Received another 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 Honorable Mention. Started all games.
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.
Jordan Hein, 6'2 195, QB, Perham - Committed to Northern Iowa. Received other offer from North Dakota. Top duel threat quarterback that had 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 had lead team to 8-1 record, had completed 74 of 131 passes for 1050 yards and 13 TDs. Had 202 carries for 1480 yards and 20 TDs. Recorded a 4.7 40, 30" vertical, 250 max bench, 350 max squat, and 230 max power clean.
Jake Disterhaupt, 6'1 190, Moose Lake/Willow River - Committed to North Dakota. 2012 All-State First Team Offense. Minnesota Vikings All-State Team. In 13 games, had 174 carries for 1630 yards (9.4 ypc) and 18 TDs. Had 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, had 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 300, squat 445, 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 Gardner Webb. In 9 games, had 71 tackles, 3 sacks, and 9 TFLs.
FCS Offers (15)
Michael Warren, 6'5 275, OL, Providence Academy - Had received a PWO offer from Minnesota and Iowa. Had offers from Cornell, Dartmouth, Illinois State, North Dakota, SDSU Southeastern Louisiana, and Gardner-Webb. All-State Second Team. In 12 games as a junior, 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.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugLupEuJg2o&feature=share
AJ Stockwell, 6'6 275, OL, Eastview - Had received offers from NDSU and North Dakota. Had taken unofficial visits to Minnesota. In 5 games as a junior, had 10 receptions for 94 yards and 6 carries for 27 yards.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1237320/#highlights/31713373
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.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1166930/#highlights/29072378
Leroy Taylor, WR/DB/Returner, 5'8 160, Robbinsdale Cooper - Received an 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.
Mikias Alipate, 6'1 215, LB, Holy Angels - In 4 games, had 56 tackles (42 solo) and 1 fumble recovery for a touchdown. Received offers from Northern Iowa, SDSU, and North Dakota. In 6 games, had 62 tackles (42 solo), 2 TFL, 4 hurries, and 2 forced fumbles. Did not play as a sophomore due to transfer rules.
Michael Redmond, 6'5 235, DE, Minnetonka - Received PWO from Iowa and offers from Illinois State, North Dakota and Northern Iowa.
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, Cooper - Received a PWO from Texas and offers 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.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/302914/#highlights/20363374
Oscar Opara, 6'0 190, DB, DeLaSalle - Received an offer from North Dakota. 2011 All Conference. Team MVP. As a junior, had 9 INTs.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/745741/oscar-opara
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, Mahtomedi - Had received an offer from North Dakota. In 7 games, had 15 receptions for 221 yards and 3 TDs. 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.
Mack Marrin, 6'2 260, DL, St. Thomas Academy - Received offer from Drake. 2012 All Conference. In senior season, had 70 tackles, 14 TFLs, 2 sacks, 3 fumbles recovered and 1 INT. 2011 All Conference HM.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-95mqHqS2Gs
JUCO Offers (1)
Mykar Groves, 6'1 225, LB, Simley/NDSCS - Had received offer from Northern Iowa. In 8 games, had 76 tackles (14 solo), 7 TFLs, 1 fumble recovery, and 2 INTs.
BCS/FBS Commitment (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
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, Texas Tech, and North Dakota. In 9 games, had 52 (25 solo) tackles, 1 INTs, and 1 fumble recovery.
Keelon Brookins, 5'10 175, WR, Tartan - Committed to Wisconsin. Received offer from Minnesota.
Chris Wipson, 6'2 220, TE/LB, Wayzata - Committed to Minnesota. Received offers from Air Force, Montana, South Dakota, and North Dakota. 2011 All-State Honorable Mention. All Conference. In 13 games, 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.
Jack Cottrell, 6'4 225, LB, Eden Prairie - Committed to Boston College. Received other offer from North Dakota. 2012 All State First Team Defense. All Pioneer Press First Team. Star Tribune All Metro First Team Defense. KARE 11 All Metro Defense. All Conference. Academic All State. In 13 games, had 113 tackles, 13 TFLs, 7 sacks and 3 INTs. 2011 All Conference Honorable Mention. 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.
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.
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 Preferred Walk-On Commitment (1)
Andre Hunt, 6'0 200, RB, Cretin-Derham Hall/Hargreaves Military Academy - Accepted walk-on offer to Iowa.
BCS/FBS Offers (5)
Noah Scarver, 6'5 235, TE/DE, Minneapolis Washburn - Had received offer from Wisconsin (grey shirt), PWO from Minnesota, 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.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1060516/#highlights/10078374
Jareid Combs, 6'4 250, TE/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.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/692418/jareid-combs
Chad Fahning, 6'7 280, OL, DeLaSalle - Received a PWO from Minnesota. Received offers from Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, NDSU, Montana State, Northern Iowa, SDSU, Penn, Columbia, and North Dakota. 2011 All-Conference and All Section. Had started 23 games in sophomore and junior year.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/692448/#chad-fahning
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.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvehO8EKQz0
Bridgeport Tusler, 5'11 200, RB/DB, Osseo (5A) - Had received offers from Army, South Dakota and North Dakota. 2012 AP All State Player of the Year. 2012 All-State First Team Offense. In 9 games, had 184 carries for 1173 yards and 16 TDs, had 18 receptions for 243 yards and 3 TDs. On defense had 35 tackles and 8 INTs. Had INT returned for a TD and one punt return for TD. 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. Carries a 3.6 GPA and 21 on ACT.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1Qdrm7nSpE&feature=share
BCS/FBS Preferred Walk-On 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.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/501188/#highlights/19872413
FCS Commitments (10)
Birk Olson, 6'3 235, FB/DE, Monticello - Committed to Princeton. Had received offers from Air Force and Cornell. 2012 Star Tribune All Metro First Team Defense. KARE 11 All Metro Defense. Conference Most Valuable Player. In 9 games, had 79 carries for 510 yards (6.5 ypc) and 5 TDs. On defense had 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. Had 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.
Zach Ziemer, 6'6 285, OL, Lakeville North - Committed to NDSU. Received other offers from Miami (of Ohio), Montana, Montana State, SDSU, North Dakota, and South Dakota. All-State Honorable Mention. All-Conference. Starting tackle on 12-2 state runner up team as a senior and 9-1 state qualifying team as a junior.
Chase Morlock, 6'0 200, RB/Athlete, Moorhead - Committed to NDSU. Received another 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 Honorable Mention. Started all games.
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.
Jordan Hein, 6'2 195, QB, Perham - Committed to Northern Iowa. Received other offer from North Dakota. Top duel threat quarterback that had 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 had lead team to 8-1 record, had completed 74 of 131 passes for 1050 yards and 13 TDs. Had 202 carries for 1480 yards and 20 TDs. Recorded a 4.7 40, 30" vertical, 250 max bench, 350 max squat, and 230 max power clean.
Jake Disterhaupt, 6'1 190, Moose Lake/Willow River - Committed to North Dakota. 2012 All-State First Team Offense. Minnesota Vikings All-State Team. In 13 games, had 174 carries for 1630 yards (9.4 ypc) and 18 TDs. Had 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, had 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 300, squat 445, 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 Gardner Webb. In 9 games, had 71 tackles, 3 sacks, and 9 TFLs.
FCS Offers (15)
Michael Warren, 6'5 275, OL, Providence Academy - Had received a PWO offer from Minnesota and Iowa. Had offers from Cornell, Dartmouth, Illinois State, North Dakota, SDSU Southeastern Louisiana, and Gardner-Webb. All-State Second Team. In 12 games as a junior, 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.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugLupEuJg2o&feature=share
AJ Stockwell, 6'6 275, OL, Eastview - Had received offers from NDSU and North Dakota. Had taken unofficial visits to Minnesota. In 5 games as a junior, had 10 receptions for 94 yards and 6 carries for 27 yards.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1237320/#highlights/31713373
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.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1166930/#highlights/29072378
Leroy Taylor, WR/DB/Returner, 5'8 160, Robbinsdale Cooper - Received an 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.
Mikias Alipate, 6'1 215, LB, Holy Angels - In 4 games, had 56 tackles (42 solo) and 1 fumble recovery for a touchdown. Received offers from Northern Iowa, SDSU, and North Dakota. In 6 games, had 62 tackles (42 solo), 2 TFL, 4 hurries, and 2 forced fumbles. Did not play as a sophomore due to transfer rules.
Michael Redmond, 6'5 235, DE, Minnetonka - Received PWO from Iowa and offers from Illinois State, North Dakota and Northern Iowa.
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, Cooper - Received a PWO from Texas and offers 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.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/302914/#highlights/20363374
Oscar Opara, 6'0 190, DB, DeLaSalle - Received an offer from North Dakota. 2011 All Conference. Team MVP. As a junior, had 9 INTs.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/745741/oscar-opara
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, Mahtomedi - Had received an offer from North Dakota. In 7 games, had 15 receptions for 221 yards and 3 TDs. 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.
Mack Marrin, 6'2 260, DL, St. Thomas Academy - Received offer from Drake. 2012 All Conference. In senior season, had 70 tackles, 14 TFLs, 2 sacks, 3 fumbles recovered and 1 INT. 2011 All Conference HM.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-95mqHqS2Gs
JUCO Offers (1)
Mykar Groves, 6'1 225, LB, Simley/NDSCS - Had received offer from Northern Iowa. In 8 games, had 76 tackles (14 solo), 7 TFLs, 1 fumble recovery, and 2 INTs.
