Class of 2014 - MN Prep Top Offensive Players

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Thought I would do an update on the Class of 2014 before focusing on the Class of 2013 race to signing day. On that note DE/FB Birk Olson (6'3 235) from Monticello pickedup an offer from Air Force.

For the Class of 2014, no new offers reported since Frank Ragnow (6'6 285) from Chanhassen picked up an offer from the Gophers. However I know a number of juniors have been taking unofficials to BCS games with Ragnow, Preston Woods (6'3 280) from South St. Paul, Zach Hovey (6'5 225) from Eden Prairie, and Andrew Stelter (6'4 245) from Owatonna attending the Wisconsin - Minnesota game. I know Hovey and Matt Juneau (6'4 225) from Champlin Park were at the Gopher-Purdue game. Blake RB Marcus Berg took a visit to Northwestern.

Will be posting Class of 2014 Defensive Players later today. If anyone has updates or players that should be considered for the list, feel free to contact me at [email protected]

Quarterbacks

Reid Travis, 6’8 240, QB, DeLaSalle - Received offer from Boston College. In 8 games, has completed 74 of 128 passes (58%) for 1141 yards and 13 TDs. In 8 games as a sophomore, completed 107 of 206 passes for 1694 yards and 18 touchdowns.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/562274/#highlights/11714374

Connor Wilkie, 6’5 210, QB, Andover - In 8 games, has completed 114 of 198 (58%) for 1704 yards and 20 TDs. Averaging 213 yards per game.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/475524/#highlights/19912385

Jacques Perra, 6’3 195, QB, Roseville Area - In 8 games, has completed 116 of 229 passes for 1654 yards and 10 TDs. 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

Travon Hearns, 6’4 210, QB/Athlete, Bloomington Kennedy - In 8 games, has completed 110 of 211 passes for 1392 yards and 6 TDs. In 11 games as a sophomore, has completed 66 of 133 passes for 842 yards and 9 touchdowns.

Carter Kirk, 6’7 220, QB, Mountain Lake-Butterfield-Odin - In 8 games, has passed for 1050 yards and 15 TDs. Has rushed for 650 yards and 15 TDs. 2011 All Pioneer Press. As a sophomore, 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.

Nick Pauly, 6’2 160, Eden Valley Watkins - In 8 games, has completed 130 of 231 passed for 1626 yards and 14 TDs.

Nick Rathke, 6’0 175, QB, Fridley - In 8 games, completed 125 of 183 passes (68%) for 1479 yards and 11 TDs. In 10 games as a sophomore, completed 124 of 225 passes (55%) for 1512 yards and 10 TDs.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/505594/#highlights/3009369

Austin Buysse, 6’4 160, QB, Minneota/Lincoln - In 8 games, has completed 108 of 185 passes (58%) for 1368 yards and 14 TDs.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1026033/#highlights/19954440

Keaton Studsrud, 6’1 170, QB, Benilde-St. Margaret’s - In 8 games, has completed 82 of 142 passes for 1074 yards and 4 TDs. Has 155 carries for 938 yards and 14 TDs. Started 8 games as a sophomore, completed 59 of 113 passes for 839 yards and 6 touchdowns. Had 95 carries for 476 yards and 6 touchdowns.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/602945/#highlights/7494399

Alex Copa, QB, 6’0 175, Blaine - In 8 games, has completed 104 of 179 passes (58%) for 1297 yards and 11 TDs. Has 121 carries for 528 yards and 9 TDs.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/369364/#highlights/26242423

Ricardo Johnson III, 6’0 175, QB, Cretin-Derham Hall - Received offer from Hawaii.

http://youtu.be/W1au4kRo6xQ

Running Backs

Jeff Jones, 6’0 190, RB, Minneapolis Washburn - In 7 games, has 103 carries for 897 yards (8.7 ypc) and 8 TDs. Has 9 receptions for 117 yards and 3 TDs. 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 (4A) - In 9 games, has 158 carries for 1538 yards (9.7 ypc) and 23 TDs. Has 12 receptions for 118 yards. In 9 games as a sophomore, 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

Eji Ejiya, 6’3 185, LB, Spring Lake Park (5A) - In 8 games, has 138 carries for 1406 yards (10.2 ypc) and 17 TDs. On defense, has 84 tackles (60 solo). 2011 All-Conference. In 9 games as a sophomore, 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

Marcus Berg, 5’8 185, RB, The Blake - In 8 games, has 135 carries for 1221 yards (9.0 ypc) and 15 TDs. Has taken an unofficial visit to Northwestern. 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

Trey Volk, 6’2 190, RB, Blackduck - In 9 games, has 167 carries for 1662 yards (9.9 ypc) and 27 TDs.

Jackson Hull, 6’1 195, Mahtomedi (5A) - In 8 games, has 180 carries for 1025 yards and 10 TDs. In 7 games as a sophomore, had 102 carries for 516 yards and 7 touchdowns.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMgYo8p2H_8

Nick Leach, 6’1 195, RB, East Ridge(6A) -In 8 games, has 193 carries for 1058 yards and 10 TDs. In 7 games as sophomore, 71 carries for 314 yards and 2 TDs. At 2012 NUC, recorded a 4.67 40, 4.45 shuttle, 29.5” vertical, and 10 reps at 155.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/940229/#highlights/24280866

Max Gust, 5’11 165, RB, St. Francis - In 8 games, has 238 carries for 1347 yards and 12 TDs.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/650834/#highlights/18274396

Raymonte Maynard, 5’9 200, RB, Washburn - In 8 games, has 69 carries for 914 yards (13.3 ypc) and 11 TDs.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1060519/raymonte-maynard

Jamiah Newell, 5’9 170, RB Lakeville North (6A) - In 8 games, has 103 carries for 770 yards (7.5 ypc) and 13 TDs. Leading rushing in South Suburban Conference.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/192474/#highlights/25670458

Josh Parks, 5’10 185, RB, Chisago Lakes - In 7 games, has 75 carries for 531 yards and 6 TDs. Has 12 receptions for 222 yards and 2 TDs. 2011 All Conference. In 10 games as a sophomore, 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.youtube.com/watch?v=uGcWb8uMXv4&feature=relmfu


Wide Receivers

Cody Scherff, 6’6 205, WR, Albert Lea - In 8 games, has 33 receptions for 636 yards and 4 TDs. 2011 All Conferece. All-Area First Team. Had 17 receptions for 318 yards and 1 TD.

http://www.hudl.com/team/17274/#highlights/5920817

Zach Wiese, 5’10 160, WR, Hastings (5A) - In 8 games, has 42 receptions for 672 yards and 5 TDs.

Bryan Davis, 5’10 160, WR, Lake Crystal-Wellcome (2A) - In 6 games, has 32 receptions for 651 yards and 8 TDs.

Chris Larson, 5’11 165, WR, Andover -In 8 games, has 29 receptions for 477 yards and 6 TDs.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/565171/#highlights/17407883

Matt Miller, 6’3 185, WR, Annandale (3A) -In 8 games, has 28 receptions for 458 yards and 4 TDs.

Michael Murray, 5’11 190, WR/RB/DB, Fridley - In 8 games, has 35 receptions for 449 yards and 4 TDs. In 8 games as a sophomore, 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

Xavier Cole, 5’11 170, WR, Eastridge-- In 7 games, has 17 receptions for 427 yards and 6 TDs.

Tight Ends

Zach Hovey, 6’5 225, TE, Eden Prairie - Has taken an unofficial visits to Minnesota and Wisconsin. In 6 games as sophomore, had 6 receptions for 154 yards and 1 touchdown.

George Behr, 6’5 235, TE, East Ridge - In 7 games, has 20 receptions for 212 yards and 2 TDs. In sophomore season, had 8 receptions for 110 yards and 1 TD. Recorded a 4.27 shuttle, 32” vertical, 245 max bench, and 315 max squat.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/940259/#highlights/24727374

Tyler Lattery, 6’3 215, TE, Lakeville South - In 7 games, has 16 receptions for 205 yards and 2 TDs.

Matthew Juneau, 6’4 225, TE, Champlin Park - Has made unofficial visit to Minnesota. In 6 games, has 15 receptions for 193 yards and 3 TDs.

Offensive Lineman

Frank Ragnow, 6’6 275, OL/DL, Chanhassen - Received an offer from Minnesota. Has taken unofficial visits to Minnesota and Wisconsin. Two year starter on both offense and defense. In 6 games as a sophomore, had 13 tackles (7 solo), 6 sacks, 5 passes blocked, and 3 field goals blocked.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/757982/#highlights/10658380

JC Hassenauer, 6’2 260, OL, East Ridge -Has made unofficial visits to Minnesota, Michigan State, Northwestern, and Missouri. Planned visits to Michigan State, Wisconsin, and Alabama. Two year varsity starter. 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#!

Preston Woods, 6’3 280, OL/DL, South Saint Paul -Has made unofficial visits to Minnesota and Wisconsin. Plans to attend Michigan and Michigan State. 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 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

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, 6’4 245, OL, Hopkins - Starting lineman as a junior. Started seven game as a sophomore.

Jack Vasko, 6’4 280, OL, Hill-Murray - Starting offensive lineman as a junior. Played varsity as a sophomore.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/486805/#highlights/26353484

Austin Hilgert, 6’3 245, C, Bloomington Jefferson -Starting varsity as a junior.

http://www.ncsasports.org/college-recruiting-videos-highlights/austin-hilgert

Andrew Stanek, 6’5 230, OL/DL, Rochester Lourdes - Two way player for Rochester Lourdes.

Brandon Scott, 6’4 260, Kasson-Mantorville (4A) - Player to Watch.

Joe Wagner, 6’5 220, OL, Cretin-Derham Hall - Started 12 game as a sophomore.

Kirby Siewert, 6’3 240, C, Detroit Lakes - Starting center as a junior.

Kamery Garlick, 6’2 240, OL, Maple Grove - Has started every game junior and sophomore year.

Josh Weber, 6’5 250, OL, Detroit Lakes - Starting on varsity as a junior.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/549587/#highlights/21037994
 

Awesome info as always Vames. Thanks a ton for putting this together.

Go Gophers!!
 

Isn't Travis more likely to play basketball at the next level?
 

Those are some huge QBs - 6'5", 6'7", 6'8" as Juniors so they may grow 2 more inches. The QB for De La Salle is a whole foot taller than his RB.
 

Alex Copa is most likely going hockey, so I wouldn't worry about following him to closely. EJ Ejodamen, RB from SLP, has been an absolute stud since the 3rd grade. My son played football with him for 3 years and won 3 Blaine titles with him. He lived in the Spring Lake Park district and the rest of us parents couldn't convince him to go to Blaine instead. Anyway, I haven't seen him play in high school, but it would be real interesting to hear from someone who has to see if he still is a head above the rest...
 


This year at Washburn, Jeff Jones faced some injuries. They have another junior RB/LB who to me was equally impressive. Maybe not quite as quick, but bigger and stronger.
Raymonte Maynard, 5’9 200, RB, Washburn - In 8 games, has 69 carries for 914 yards (13.3 ypc) and 11 TDs
 

There are indeed a number of tall QBs in this class. Travis does have a boatload of D1 basketball offers. Of all....Keaton Studsrud is probably the closest to the Phillip Nelson model. Just received a note that Studsrud had passed for 1342 yards and rushed for 1131 yards. Probably a little off from Nelson's junior year stats.

Eji is definitely a interesting player to watch. Has good size, has a 10 ypc in a pretty solid conference, plays two-ways, and is pretty athletic from his track and field stats.

The "other" Washburn RB, Raymonte Mayard, is along the same lines by being an interesting player. Stockier at 5'9 200. However his 13.3 ypc is pretty impressive as well!
 

On mostly a positive note, there were a significant number of recruits at the game yesterday with most of the top in-state players in the stands to watch the game. It would have been nice to have a Purdue performance against Michigan, but I am a believer the team is still improving and on the right track.

There were also a number of Class of 2013 players there, which I am guessing are leading candidates for PWO offers or late offers similar to Duke and Lauer's situation last year.

Plus at least one Class of 2015 - Jashon Cornell (6'4 225). Make offer now to be the first of many BCS offers this player who recorded 14 sacks and 26 TFLs for Cretin-Derham Hall this year.


Class of 2014

Chanhassen OL/DL Frank Ragnow (6’6 285)

South St. Paul DL/OL Preston Woods (6’3 280)

East Ridge Center JC Hassenauer (6’2 280)

Owatonna DE Andrew Stelter (6’4 245)

Delano DT/TE Nate Triplett (6’5 270)

Eden Prairie TE Zach Hovey (6’5 225)

Spring Lake Park RB/LB Ejiya Ejodamen (6’2 185)

Andover QB Connor Wilkie (6’5 210)

Cretin-Derham Hall DB Tim Gordon (5’11 170)

Lakeville LB North Greg Menard (6’1 210)

Southwest DB Graham Fritz (5’11 175)

Prior Lake Athlete Blake Weber (6’1 205)

Minnetonka LB Careino Gurley (6’3 220) - Took visit for Purdue game.

Champlin Park TE Matt Juneau (6’4 225) -Took visit for Purdue game.

Class of 2015

Cretin-Derham Hall Jashon Cornell (6’4 225)

Class of 2013

Lakeville North Zack Ziemer (6’6 280)

Providence Academy Michael Warren (6’5 270)

Farmington – Darren Beenken (6’3 200)

Cretin-Derham Hall Connor Rhoda (6’3 190)

St. Paul Central Athlete Elijah Campbell (5’10 175)

Lakeville South C Matt Leidner (6’2 280) -Took visit for Purdue game.
 

You can add Marshall's Tyus DeBoer (6'5" 275) OL-DL. He took a visit for the Northwestern game. Conference lineman of the year.
 



I think Eji will be a good D1AA or D2 player. I don't like he's quite up to snuff with the rest of the B1G for his postions

I agree 100% the Studsrud is the closest to Phillip Nelson. I think after watching most of the QBs in this class, he looks most like the prototypical U quarterback for this offense.

I think the best QB in this class is Connor Wilkie. He's more of a pocket passer than a run threat. Not sure if he would bode will for our scheme, but the decisions and throws I've seen him make are absolutely astonishing for a junior in high school.

I was able to see Frank Ragnow play once this year and was extremely impressed. He plays so angry; which is hard to find in a high school o-lineman. He reminds me a lot of the Ryan Winn lineman we had a few years back.
 

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