Over on GI, the over/under for individuals picking up an offers are Brookins, Rucker, Cottrell, and Wipson from the state.
Below is the latest on invites:
Class of 2013 with Offers
Malik Rucker, 6’0 170, Robbinsdale Cooper - Received offers from SDSU and North Dakota. Has received invites to Wisconsin, Michigan State, and Purdue. In 9 games, had 52 (25 solo) tackles, 1 INTs, and 1 fumble recovery.
Mikias Alipate, 6’1 205, LB, Holy Angels - Received offer from North Dakota. Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. 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.
Chris Wipson, 6’2 210, TE/LB, Wayzata - Received offer from North Dakota. 2011 All-State HM. 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.
Jack Cottrell, 6’4 215, LB, Eden Prairie - Received offer from North Dakota. Received invite Minnesota, Wisconsin, Boston College, Iowa State, 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.
Bridgeport Tusler, 5’11 195, RB/DB, Osseo (5A) - Received an offer from North Dakota. Has received invites to Minnesota and North Dakota junior day events. In 10 games, 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.
Malcom Moore, 6’1 175, WR, Minnetonka - Received offer from SDSU. 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.
Jordan Hein, 6’2 195, QB, Perham - Received offer from North Dakota. Received invite to Minnesota, North Dakota, and SDSU junior day events. All-State Honorable Mention. Conference MVP. Top duel threat quarterback. In 10 games, completed 74 of 156 passes for 1398 yards and 19 touchdowns. Had 199 carries for 1380 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Tyson Reinke, 6’3 260, Eden Prairie - Received offer from North Dakota. Received invite to Minnesota 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.
Class of 2013 Top Quarterbacks
Jordan Hein, 6’2 195, QB, Perham - Received offer from North Dakota. Received invite to Minnesota, North Dakota, and SDSU junior day events. All-State Honorable Mention. Conference MVP. Top duel threat quarterback. In 10 games, completed 74 of 156 passes for 1398 yards and 19 touchdowns. Had 199 carries for 1380 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Conor Rhoda, 6’3 190, QB, Cretin-Derham - Received invite to Minnesota and SDSU junior day event. Won starting QB position in game 6 of the season. Lead team to 5A state semi-finals.
McKinley Anderson, 6’2 185, QB, Hutchinson - Received invite to Minnesota and SDSU junior day event. All Area and All Conference. In 10 games for 9-1 team, 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.
JT Den Hartog, 6’3 195, QB, Hopkins - Received invite to Minnesota SDSU junior day. 2011 All-Conference. In 9 games, completed 131 of 204 passes (64%) for 1616 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Darren Beenken, 6’4 190, Farmington - Received invite to Minnesota junior day. 2011 All Conference. In 9 games, completed 110 of 210 passes for 1534 yards and 12TDs. GPA 3.8.
John Kalthoff, 6’3 195, QB, Annandale - Received invite to Minnesota junior day. 2011 All Conference. In 13 games, completed 135 of 309 passes for 2170 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Class of 2013 Top Running Backs
Jake Disterhaupt, 6’1 185, Moose Lake/Willow River - Received invites to Minnesota and SDSU junior day events. 2011 All-State First Team. Duluth News Tribune Player of the Year. All Conference. In 14 games, has 161 carries for 2276 yards for 14.1 ypc and 35 touchdowns. Had 13 receptions for 353 yards and 5 touchdowns. Bench 265, squat 420, and 38” vertical.
Michael Sales, 6'2 195, RB Champlin Park (5A) - Attended Iowa junior day event. Received invite to Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa State, NDSU, and North Dakota junior day event. In 9 games, 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. Was injured in 6th game.
Bridgeport Tusler, 5’11 195, RB/DB, Osseo (5A) - Received an offer from North Dakota. Has received invites to Minnesota and North Dakota junior day events. In 10 games, 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.
Birk Olson, 6’4 240, FB/Athlete, Monticello - Received invites to Minnesota, Harvard, Princeton, and Penn junior day 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.
Billy Kellogg, 5’9 180, RB, Robbinsdale Cooper (5A) - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. 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.
Quran Al-Hameed, 5’8 170, RB/Athlete, Woodbury (5A) - Attended Iowa junior day event. Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. 2011 All-Conference. Team offensive MVP. In junior season, had 44 carries for 309 yards and 13 receptions for 251 yards.
Aaron Haataja, 5’8 170, RB, Warroad - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. 2011 All-State Honorable Mention. Conference MVP Running Back. In 12 games, had 240 carries for 1800 yards and 24 touchdowns. In 11 games as a sophomore, had 241 carries for 1494 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Class of 2013 Top Wide Receivers
Keelon Brookins, 5’10 175, WR, Tartan - Received invites to Minnesota, Wisconsin, 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.
Malcom Moore, 6’1 175, WR, Minnetonka - Received offer from SDSU. 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.
Jeff Borchardt, 6’1 185, WR, Wayzata - 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, had 28 receptions for 639 yards and 10 touchdowns. 2011 NUC Minnesota Combine King with a 4.49 40 dash, 4.15 20-yard shuttle, and 33” vertical. Recorded a 11.1s 100m time as a sophomore.
Marley Allison, 5’10 175, WR/DB, Edina - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. In 9 games, 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.
Ben Oberfeld, 6’9 230, Eastview - Received invites to Minnesota and Wisconsin junior day event. Played DE as a junior, but has potential at TE.
Michael Alada, 5’11 165, WR, Hill Murray - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. In 11 games, 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
Class of 2013 Top Offensive Lineman
Chandler Wright, 6’3 270, OL, Wayzata - Received invite to Minnesota 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.
Zach Ziemer, 6’6 265, OL, Lakeville North - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. All-State Honorable Mention. All-Conference. Starting tackle on 9-1 state qualifying team.
Chad Fahning, 6'7 280, OL, DeLaSalle - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. Attended Wisconsin junior day event. 2011 All-Conference and All Section. Has started 23 games in sophomore and junior year.
Jackson Wilson,6’3 275, OL, Rochester John Marshall - Received invite to Minnesota and SDSU junior day events.
Matthew Leidner, 6’2 265, C, Lakeville South - Received invite to Minnesota and SDSU junior day events. Started all 9 games as a junior. 2011 All-Conference Honorable Mention.
Travis Nusbaum, 6’2 270, OL, Waterville-Elysian Morristown - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. 2011 All Conference. 2010 All-Conference Honorable Mention. Bench 300, Squat 420, and GPA 3.05.
Carson Hogan, 6’9 270, OT, Bemidji - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. Starting offensive tackle for 12-1 4A State Runner-ups.
Tyler Kratzke 6’4 285, Sibley East - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event.
Class of 2013 Top Athletes
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.
Francis Kanneh, 6’2 190, QB/Athlete, Brooklyn Center - Received invite to Minnesota and Tulsa junior day event.
Leroy Taylor, WR/DB/Returner, 5’8 160, Robbinsdale Cooper - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. 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.
Riley Donovan, 6’1 185, Athlete, Kasson-Mantorville - Received invite to 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.
Class of 2013 Top Defensive Lineman
Tyson Reinke, 6’3 260, Eden Prairie - Received offer from North Dakota. Received invite to Minnesota 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.
Mike Flowers, 6’4 260, St. Paul Humbolt - Received invites to Minnesota and Purdue junior day events. 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.
Michael Warren, 6’5 250, Providence Academy - Attended Boston College junior day. Received invite to Minnesota and Iowa Statjunior day event. 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.
Ben Oberfeld, 6’9 220, Eastview - Received invites to Minnesota and Wisconsin junior days. In 9 games, had 60 tackles (38 solo), 1.5 sacks, 2 TFLs, 2 QB pressures, 1 forced fumble, 3 fumble recoveries, and 3 PBU. In 2010 for basketball, averaged 8 PPG in 24 games.
Class of 2013 Top Linebackers
Mikias Alipate, 6’1 205, LB, Holy Angels - Received offer from North Dakota. Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. 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.
Chris Wipson, 6’2 210, TE/LB, Wayzata - Chris Wipson, 6’2 210, TE/LB, Wayzata ? Received offer from North Dakota. Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. 2011 All-State HM. 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.
Jack Cottrell, 6’4 215, LB, Eden Prairie - Received offer from North Dakota. Received invite Minnesota, Wisconsin, Boston College, Iowa State, 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.
Ryan Winter, 6’3 230, LB, Woodbury - Attended Iowa junior day event. Received invite to Minnesota 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.
Karl Finkel, 6’0 200, DE/LB, Lakeville North - Attended Iowa junior day event. Received invite to Minnesota junior day. All-State Second Team. South Suburban All-Conference. In 7 games, had 20 tackles (11 solo) and 7 sacks.
Shaun Schindler, 6’3 210, LB/TE, Hutchinson - Received junior day invite from Minnesota, Iowa State, and SDSU. 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. Recorded a 4.8 40 yard and had a 28” vertical at the NUC. 315 max bench and 315 max squat. One of three sophomores listed on varsity roster.
Jack Cichy, 6’3 190, Hill-Murray - Received invited to Minnesota junior day. In 12 games, 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.
Alex Wood, 6’1 185, LB, Lakeville South - Received invite to Minnesota junior day. In 9 games, had 74 tackles (19 solo), 3 sacks, 5 TFL, and 1 INT.
Class of 2013 Top Defensive Backs
Malik Rucker, 6’0 170, Robbinsdale Cooper - Received offer from North Dakota. Attended Wisconsin junior day. Has received invites to Minnesota, Nebraska, Michigan State, Oklahoma State, Iowa State, and Purdue junior day events. In 9 games, had 52 (25 solo) tackles, 1 INTs, and 1 fumble recovery.
Mitch Johnson, 5’11 190, SS/LB, Lakeville North - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. 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.
Joe Robel, 6’1 180, Blaine - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. In 7 games, had 51 (33 solo) tackles and 3 INTs. In 10 games as a sophomore, had 36 tackles (21 solo), 1 TFL, and 6 INTs. Ran a 200m dash in 23.16.
Below is the latest on invites:
Class of 2013 with Offers
Malik Rucker, 6’0 170, Robbinsdale Cooper - Received offers from SDSU and North Dakota. Has received invites to Wisconsin, Michigan State, and Purdue. In 9 games, had 52 (25 solo) tackles, 1 INTs, and 1 fumble recovery.
Mikias Alipate, 6’1 205, LB, Holy Angels - Received offer from North Dakota. Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. 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.
Chris Wipson, 6’2 210, TE/LB, Wayzata - Received offer from North Dakota. 2011 All-State HM. 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.
Jack Cottrell, 6’4 215, LB, Eden Prairie - Received offer from North Dakota. Received invite Minnesota, Wisconsin, Boston College, Iowa State, 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.
Bridgeport Tusler, 5’11 195, RB/DB, Osseo (5A) - Received an offer from North Dakota. Has received invites to Minnesota and North Dakota junior day events. In 10 games, 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.
Malcom Moore, 6’1 175, WR, Minnetonka - Received offer from SDSU. 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.
Jordan Hein, 6’2 195, QB, Perham - Received offer from North Dakota. Received invite to Minnesota, North Dakota, and SDSU junior day events. All-State Honorable Mention. Conference MVP. Top duel threat quarterback. In 10 games, completed 74 of 156 passes for 1398 yards and 19 touchdowns. Had 199 carries for 1380 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Tyson Reinke, 6’3 260, Eden Prairie - Received offer from North Dakota. Received invite to Minnesota 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.
Class of 2013 Top Quarterbacks
Jordan Hein, 6’2 195, QB, Perham - Received offer from North Dakota. Received invite to Minnesota, North Dakota, and SDSU junior day events. All-State Honorable Mention. Conference MVP. Top duel threat quarterback. In 10 games, completed 74 of 156 passes for 1398 yards and 19 touchdowns. Had 199 carries for 1380 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Conor Rhoda, 6’3 190, QB, Cretin-Derham - Received invite to Minnesota and SDSU junior day event. Won starting QB position in game 6 of the season. Lead team to 5A state semi-finals.
McKinley Anderson, 6’2 185, QB, Hutchinson - Received invite to Minnesota and SDSU junior day event. All Area and All Conference. In 10 games for 9-1 team, 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.
JT Den Hartog, 6’3 195, QB, Hopkins - Received invite to Minnesota SDSU junior day. 2011 All-Conference. In 9 games, completed 131 of 204 passes (64%) for 1616 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Darren Beenken, 6’4 190, Farmington - Received invite to Minnesota junior day. 2011 All Conference. In 9 games, completed 110 of 210 passes for 1534 yards and 12TDs. GPA 3.8.
John Kalthoff, 6’3 195, QB, Annandale - Received invite to Minnesota junior day. 2011 All Conference. In 13 games, completed 135 of 309 passes for 2170 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Class of 2013 Top Running Backs
Jake Disterhaupt, 6’1 185, Moose Lake/Willow River - Received invites to Minnesota and SDSU junior day events. 2011 All-State First Team. Duluth News Tribune Player of the Year. All Conference. In 14 games, has 161 carries for 2276 yards for 14.1 ypc and 35 touchdowns. Had 13 receptions for 353 yards and 5 touchdowns. Bench 265, squat 420, and 38” vertical.
Michael Sales, 6'2 195, RB Champlin Park (5A) - Attended Iowa junior day event. Received invite to Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa State, NDSU, and North Dakota junior day event. In 9 games, 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. Was injured in 6th game.
Bridgeport Tusler, 5’11 195, RB/DB, Osseo (5A) - Received an offer from North Dakota. Has received invites to Minnesota and North Dakota junior day events. In 10 games, 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.
Birk Olson, 6’4 240, FB/Athlete, Monticello - Received invites to Minnesota, Harvard, Princeton, and Penn junior day 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.
Billy Kellogg, 5’9 180, RB, Robbinsdale Cooper (5A) - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. 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.
Quran Al-Hameed, 5’8 170, RB/Athlete, Woodbury (5A) - Attended Iowa junior day event. Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. 2011 All-Conference. Team offensive MVP. In junior season, had 44 carries for 309 yards and 13 receptions for 251 yards.
Aaron Haataja, 5’8 170, RB, Warroad - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. 2011 All-State Honorable Mention. Conference MVP Running Back. In 12 games, had 240 carries for 1800 yards and 24 touchdowns. In 11 games as a sophomore, had 241 carries for 1494 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Class of 2013 Top Wide Receivers
Keelon Brookins, 5’10 175, WR, Tartan - Received invites to Minnesota, Wisconsin, 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.
Malcom Moore, 6’1 175, WR, Minnetonka - Received offer from SDSU. 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.
Jeff Borchardt, 6’1 185, WR, Wayzata - 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, had 28 receptions for 639 yards and 10 touchdowns. 2011 NUC Minnesota Combine King with a 4.49 40 dash, 4.15 20-yard shuttle, and 33” vertical. Recorded a 11.1s 100m time as a sophomore.
Marley Allison, 5’10 175, WR/DB, Edina - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. In 9 games, 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.
Ben Oberfeld, 6’9 230, Eastview - Received invites to Minnesota and Wisconsin junior day event. Played DE as a junior, but has potential at TE.
Michael Alada, 5’11 165, WR, Hill Murray - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. In 11 games, 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
Class of 2013 Top Offensive Lineman
Chandler Wright, 6’3 270, OL, Wayzata - Received invite to Minnesota 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.
Zach Ziemer, 6’6 265, OL, Lakeville North - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. All-State Honorable Mention. All-Conference. Starting tackle on 9-1 state qualifying team.
Chad Fahning, 6'7 280, OL, DeLaSalle - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. Attended Wisconsin junior day event. 2011 All-Conference and All Section. Has started 23 games in sophomore and junior year.
Jackson Wilson,6’3 275, OL, Rochester John Marshall - Received invite to Minnesota and SDSU junior day events.
Matthew Leidner, 6’2 265, C, Lakeville South - Received invite to Minnesota and SDSU junior day events. Started all 9 games as a junior. 2011 All-Conference Honorable Mention.
Travis Nusbaum, 6’2 270, OL, Waterville-Elysian Morristown - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. 2011 All Conference. 2010 All-Conference Honorable Mention. Bench 300, Squat 420, and GPA 3.05.
Carson Hogan, 6’9 270, OT, Bemidji - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. Starting offensive tackle for 12-1 4A State Runner-ups.
Tyler Kratzke 6’4 285, Sibley East - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event.
Class of 2013 Top Athletes
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.
Francis Kanneh, 6’2 190, QB/Athlete, Brooklyn Center - Received invite to Minnesota and Tulsa junior day event.
Leroy Taylor, WR/DB/Returner, 5’8 160, Robbinsdale Cooper - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. 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.
Riley Donovan, 6’1 185, Athlete, Kasson-Mantorville - Received invite to 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.
Class of 2013 Top Defensive Lineman
Tyson Reinke, 6’3 260, Eden Prairie - Received offer from North Dakota. Received invite to Minnesota 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.
Mike Flowers, 6’4 260, St. Paul Humbolt - Received invites to Minnesota and Purdue junior day events. 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.
Michael Warren, 6’5 250, Providence Academy - Attended Boston College junior day. Received invite to Minnesota and Iowa Statjunior day event. 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.
Ben Oberfeld, 6’9 220, Eastview - Received invites to Minnesota and Wisconsin junior days. In 9 games, had 60 tackles (38 solo), 1.5 sacks, 2 TFLs, 2 QB pressures, 1 forced fumble, 3 fumble recoveries, and 3 PBU. In 2010 for basketball, averaged 8 PPG in 24 games.
Class of 2013 Top Linebackers
Mikias Alipate, 6’1 205, LB, Holy Angels - Received offer from North Dakota. Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. 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.
Chris Wipson, 6’2 210, TE/LB, Wayzata - Chris Wipson, 6’2 210, TE/LB, Wayzata ? Received offer from North Dakota. Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. 2011 All-State HM. 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.
Jack Cottrell, 6’4 215, LB, Eden Prairie - Received offer from North Dakota. Received invite Minnesota, Wisconsin, Boston College, Iowa State, 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.
Ryan Winter, 6’3 230, LB, Woodbury - Attended Iowa junior day event. Received invite to Minnesota 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.
Karl Finkel, 6’0 200, DE/LB, Lakeville North - Attended Iowa junior day event. Received invite to Minnesota junior day. All-State Second Team. South Suburban All-Conference. In 7 games, had 20 tackles (11 solo) and 7 sacks.
Shaun Schindler, 6’3 210, LB/TE, Hutchinson - Received junior day invite from Minnesota, Iowa State, and SDSU. 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. Recorded a 4.8 40 yard and had a 28” vertical at the NUC. 315 max bench and 315 max squat. One of three sophomores listed on varsity roster.
Jack Cichy, 6’3 190, Hill-Murray - Received invited to Minnesota junior day. In 12 games, 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.
Alex Wood, 6’1 185, LB, Lakeville South - Received invite to Minnesota junior day. In 9 games, had 74 tackles (19 solo), 3 sacks, 5 TFL, and 1 INT.
Class of 2013 Top Defensive Backs
Malik Rucker, 6’0 170, Robbinsdale Cooper - Received offer from North Dakota. Attended Wisconsin junior day. Has received invites to Minnesota, Nebraska, Michigan State, Oklahoma State, Iowa State, and Purdue junior day events. In 9 games, had 52 (25 solo) tackles, 1 INTs, and 1 fumble recovery.
Mitch Johnson, 5’11 190, SS/LB, Lakeville North - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. 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.
Joe Robel, 6’1 180, Blaine - Received invite to Minnesota junior day event. In 7 games, had 51 (33 solo) tackles and 3 INTs. In 10 games as a sophomore, had 36 tackles (21 solo), 1 TFL, and 6 INTs. Ran a 200m dash in 23.16.
