Class of 2015 - Minnesota Prep Football Players First Look

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With the Class of 2013 recruiting class in the record books and Class of 2014 off and running with junior days and spring practice events, I thought I would post a first look at the Class of 2015. There is definitely some BCS talent in the this group with CDH Jashon Cornell (6'4 225) leading the way. Eastview RB Will Rains (5'11 210), Blooming Prairie QB Johnny Rumza (6'6 185), and DeLaSalle OL Drayton Carlberg (6'7 265) had solid seasons. Lakeville South LB Josh Corcoran (6'3 225) has good size and speed. Some solid DBs in the group. Little light on WRs based on sophomore season. If there are others out with D1 potential, please feel free to let me know at [email protected] vames

Quarterbacks

John Rumpza, 6'6 185, QB, Blooming Prairie (1A) - In 11 games for 9-2 team, completed 178 of 304 passes (59%) for 3001 yards and 37 TDs. YPG was 272 yards. Had 39 carries for 163 yards and 2 TDs.

Ryan Schlichte, 6'1 195, QB, Mankato West (5A) - 2012 All City and All Conference. In 10 games, completed 148 of 266 passes (56%) for 2278 yards and 25 TDs.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1383363/#highlights/26271388

Ben Alvord, 6'2 205, QB/DB, St. Cloud Apollo - 2012 All Area First Team. 2012 All Conference. In sophomore season, completed 84 of 157 passes for 1263 yards and 13 TDs. On defense, had 50 tackles (28 solo), 1 INT, and 1 fumble recovery.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1376781/#highlights/31343026

Running Backs

William Rains, 5'11 210, RB, Eastview (6A) - 2012 All-Pioneer Press HM. 2012 All-Conference. In 10 games for state qualifying Eastview, had 275 carries 1638 yards and 21 TDs. Averaged 6 yards a carry and 150 yards per game in one of the top conferences in the state.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1261752/#highlights/21945377

Chazz Johnson, 5'9 170, RB, Holy Family (4A) - In 10 games, had 173 carries for 1178 yards (7.1 ypc) and 12 TDs. Had 12 receptions for 121 yards. On defense, had 43 tackles (37 solo), 1 sack, 1 INT, and 2 fumbles recovered.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1107273/#highlights/39997803

Kez Flomo, 5'10 185, RB, Totino-Grace (5A) - In 10 games, had 120 carries for 796 yards and 9 TDs. Rushed for over 300 yards in 3 5A state games. Had 9 receptions for 95 yards.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1147212/#highlights/25087383

Wide Receivers/Tight Ends

Connor Watts, 5'10 165, WR, Mankato West - In 9 games, had 40 receptions for 646 yards and 7 TDs. On defense had 16 tackles, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 INT.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/555660/#highlights/17682384

Michael Lee, 6'4 190, WR, Dawson-Boyd - In 13 games, had 40 receptions for 630 yards and 11 TDs.

Offensive Lineman

Drayton Carlberg, 6'7 265, OL/DL, DeLaSalle (4A) - Starting offensive and defensive lineman.

Dillon Holtan, 6'5 255, OL, Stewartville (3A) - Starting offensive lineman as a sophomore.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1914659/#highlights/43979380

Anthony Thene, 6'4 300, OL/DL, Sartell (5A) - 2012 All-Area HM. All Section. Two-way starter as a sophomore. In 8 games, had 35 tackles (17 solo) and 2 sacks.

Ben Shouts, 6'4 225, OL, Maple Grove (6A) - Starting offensive lineman as a sophomore.

Defensive Lineman

Jashon Cornell, 6'4 225, DE, Cretin-Derham Hall (6A) - In 9 games, had 47 tackles (39 solo), 14 sacks, 26 TFL, 20 QB Hurries, 3 forced fumbles, and 1 blocked field goal.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1833408/#highlights/35266422

Jack Darnell, 6'3 250, DL/LB, Champlin Park (6A) - In 6 games, had 33 tackles (4 solo).

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/914113/#highlights/2612412

Anthony Thene, 6'4 300, OL/DL, Sartell (5A) - 2012 All-Area HM. All Section. In 8 games, had 35 tackles (17 solo) and 2 sacks.

Linebackers

Josh Corcoran, 6'3 225, LB, Lakeville South (6A) - In 9 games, had 62 solo tackles, 3 sacks, 3 fumbles recovered, and 1 forced fumble. Has recorded a 4.76 40. Max bench is 350. Max squat is 440. Vertical is 32". Broad jump is 8'9".

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1880886/#highlights/19910400

Dillon Card, 6'5 200, QB/LB, Verndale (9M) - In 8 games, had completed 46 of 88 passes for 577 yards and 8 TDs. Had 198 carries for 924 yards and 16 TDs. Had 68 tackles (27 solo), .5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 3 fumble recoveries.

Jack Burns, 6'2 215, LB, Minnetonka (6A) - Starting varsity linebacker for Minnetonka.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/592177/#highlights/33702016

Defensive Backs

Brett Shepley, 6'3 195, DB, Burnsville (6A) - 2012 All-Pioneer Press HM. All-Conference Honorable Mention. In 9 games, 68 tackles (45 solo) and 2 blocked kicks.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1253131/#brett-shepley

Datrice Mulsumo, 5'9 170, DB/Athlete, Champlin Park (6A) - In 10 games, had 50 tackles (24 solo), 2 forced fumbles, 1 blocked field goal, 6 PBUs, and 1 INT.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/914127/#highlights/2578403

Kwaku Bodom, 6'0 175, DB/OLB, Breck (3A) - In 8 games, had 119 tackles (36 solo) and 1 forced fumble.
 

vames - Thanks for all your hard work. It is great that you are our eyes and ears for who is who in Minnesota High School football. I voted for DL65 as my favorite poster on the GopherHole but you are deserving of at least an honorable mention. Sorry for the oversight.
 

Thanks!

Killjoy said:
vames - Thanks for all your hard work. It is great that you are our eyes and ears for who is who in Minnesota High School football. I voted for DL65 as my favorite poster on the GopherHole but you are deserving of at least an honorable mention. Sorry for the oversight.
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I definitely appreciate your posts as well Vames. Thank you! Please continue to inform us all!
 

Ryan Burns tweeted that Iowa recently gave Cornell his first offer.
 

We also just offered Cornell.

I've never seen him play....but he had 14 sacks for Cretin as a sophomore? WOW!

EDIT: His offer is self-reported, and hasn't been confirmed by a member of the CDH staff.
 


The Gopher Report said:
We also just offered Cornell.

I've never seen him play....but he had 14 sacks for Cretin as a sophomore? WOW!

EDIT: His offer is self-reported, and hasn't been confirmed by a member of the CDH staff.
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Sweet. Bob, do you know anything about this guy?
 

He's really good, he'll be a guy recruited like Onwualu. I'm not sure if he'll quite be at the caliber of Floyd or Henderson, but he'll be right there. He's athletic, already has the size (at 15/16), he's productive, he'll be really good.
 

The latest is that Minnesota has offered Cornell as of today as well. Interesting the timing of Minnesota's offer......
 

Thanks again Vames!

Also, the Eastview QB Seth Green, is he 2015? He's a definite FCS already. Might be recruited as an athlete though.
 



HopherGole said:
Thanks again Vames!

Also, the Eastview QB Seth Green, is he 2015? He's a definite FCS already. Might be recruited as an athlete though.
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2016, he was only a freshman. He does look talented though. Not Cornell talented, but could potentially be a FCS caliber qb.
 

HopherGole said:
Thanks again Vames!

Might be recruited as an athlete though.
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He's a black quarterback, so he MUST be a scrambler with the potential to play multiple positions. Please don't tell me that's how your thought process went. He's certainly a pocket-passer.
 

Its unbelievable how big these kids are at 15-16 years old.
 

Carlberg 6'5" at best. Seen him several times and listed as such on basketball roster. Jeff Jones listed at 5'8" for Washburn basketball roster
 



I will pass your note on to the football coaches to fix their rosters for next season......
 

RoyalGopher said:
He's a black quarterback, so he MUST be a scrambler with the potential to play multiple positions. Please don't tell me that's how your thought process went. He's certainly a pocket-passer.
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Yeah, Seth Green is a natural QB. I was really impressed with him. He has a legit arm and didn't look at all lost playing QB in a tough conference as a freshman. That's insane. There is a huge difference between a FR and SO (I think the biggest jump in HS sports) because it's the first time these athletes play against near grown men.

He's a fairly athletic QB, but he is a QB first and foremost.
 

btowngopher said:
2016, he was only a freshman. He does look talented though. Not Cornell talented, but could potentially be a FCS caliber qb.
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Cornell is a special kid but I'd probably put Seth Green into that conversation. It's a little difficult for a QB because the 25th best QB in the country won't be as high of a recruit as the 25th best DE (usually), so the ranking systems and the offer sheets will probably prefer Cornell.

Cornell helps everyone, there isn't a team in the country that couldn't use an athletic DE who has good size. He's the next Onwualu, Floyd type who will have a really impressive offer sheet.

But Seth Green is a pretty special football player. He has an eye popping arm, he already has size, his future could be just as bright as Cornell. A lot of it will depend upon next year when I imagine the coaches won't be protecting Green from his inexperience.
 

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