I have added some additional information on recruiting that I track.
Interesting player that hasn't been receiving much attention is Devin Waters from Rogers. Is 6'3 245, DE with 70 tackles (35 solo), 7 sacks, 11 TFL, 11 Hurries, and 2 forced fumbles.
Frank Veldman, 6'4 200, Eastview now has offers from Northern Illinois, Southern Illinois, SDSU, and NDSU.
Tom Obarski from Apple Valley has nailed a number of long field goals.
Star Tribune
FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE
Eric Kline
Blaine - Sr. - QB, 6’4 195
Tall (6-4), strong and fast, Kline became the state's premiere dual-threat quarterback. Amassed 3,088 total yards and 34 touchdowns, led the Bengals in rushing and got them into the Class 5A tournament with a 10-0 record. Is receiving recruiting interest from NDSU, SDSU, and UND. Received interest from Minnesota prior to coaching change.
Reggie Gandy, 5’11 185
DeLaSalle - Sr. - RB
Posted incredible numbers of 3,113 rushing yards (10.1 yards per carry) and 36 touchdowns. Rushed for more than 300 yards in five different games. Carried the Islanders into the Class 3A tournament. Has offers from Northern Iowa, NDSU, and UND.
Andrew Larson, 5’10 185
Eden Prairie - Jr. - RB
Matched good size (5-10, 185) with balance and speed to produce more than 1,600 rushing yards and 20 TDs for an Eagles team ranked No. 1 much of the season. Excels at gaining yards after contact.
Sam Sura
South St. Paul - Jr. - RB
Tough fullback earned many of his 1,945 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns the hard way. But he rarely fumbled and went down easily even less. Offensive MVP of the Classic Suburban Conference and leader of the resurgent Packers.
Steven Kiesel, 5’9 170
Breck - Sr. - WR
Measures 5-9 and 170 pounds, but those are not the important numbers. Tormented defenses with 94 catches for 1,250 yards and 13 touchdowns and impressed opposing coaches with his toughness.
Dylan Ulferts, 6’2 180
Shakopee - Sr. - WR
Dynamic playmaker who made things happen all season despite double teams. Caught 50 balls for 820 yards (16.4 average) and 11 touchdowns. Added another 509 yards rushing (10.2 average) and six scores.
Joe Bjorklund, 6’5 285
Rosemount - Sr. - OL
South Suburban Conference lineman of the year. Measures 6-5, 285. Explosive athlete drawing interest from Michigan State and Wisconsin. Powered the formidable Irish rushing attack. Received an offer from NDSU.
Alex Jarosz, 6’4 265
Totino-Grace - Sr. - OL
Used his 6-4, 265-pound frame to clear holes for the Eagles' running game. Constantly drives defenders downfield and often dumps them in the secondary.
Nick Jacobs, 6’5 275
Delano - Sr. - OL
Considered by some coaches to be the state's best offensive lineman. Tremendous feet for his size (6-5, 275) and has the quickness and speed to pull and lead running backs to the hole. Iowa, Iowa State and Wisconsin showing interest.
Tommy Olson, 6’4 290
Mahtomedi - Sr. - OL
Widely viewed as the state's best lineman. Committed to the Gophers. Played at guard and tackle. Relentless drive blocker with the size (6-4, 290) and strength to overpower defenders. Plays with a mean streak.
T.J. Woodrow, 6’3 270
Eden Prairie - Sr. - OL
Key cog of the line that sprang Andrew Larson to a solid season. Moved around depending on the play and usually an indicator of where the play was going. At 6-3, 270, has the ability to pull.
FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE
Brandt Berghuis, 6’1 220
Rosemount - Sr. - DL
Team's third-leading tackler with 17 tackles for loss through the section tournament. Key part of pesky Irish defense that allows under 12 points per game.
Nick Goldsmith, 6’2 260
Mounds View - Sr. - DL
Named the defensive lineman of the year in the Suburban East Conference. Had 35 solo tackles. Coach says there is "no more important player" to the team's defense.
Jonathan Harden, 6’0 300
Cretin-Derham Hall - Jr. - DL
Already a two-year starter as a 6-foot, 300-pound unblockable force for one of the state's best teams. Made four tackles for loss in one game.
Joe Zrust, 6’0 290
Totino-Grace - Sr. - DL
Three-year starter at nose guard in the Eagles' 3-4 defense. Gets good inside pressure that has garnered interest from Ivy League schools. Simply put, one coach said, "He's a dude."
Alex Meixell, 5’10 215
Rogers - Sr. - LB
A force who helped lead state's most impressive defense this season (Rogers had five shutouts). Named co-MVP of the Mississippi 8 Conference with 113 tackles, three fumbles recovered and a sack.
Will Ratelle, 5’11 225
St. Thomas Academy - Sr. - LB
Mr. Football nominee with 91 tackles (10 for loss), three forced fumbles and an interception returned for a score. Some view the 5-11, 225 stalwart as the best football player overall in Class 4A. Received an offer from North Dakota.
Peter Westerhaus, 6’4 225
Holy Family - Sr. - LB
Gophers verbal recruit drew interest from teams coast to coast to the small school in Victoria. Plays both ways but is at his best as a linebacker, where the 6-4, 225-pounder made 87 total tackles during regular season.
David Boegel, 5’11 175
Wayzata - Sr. - DB
Coach Brad Anderson said coordinator Matt Lombardi built the stout Trojans defense around him. Five of the first eight games of the season ended in double-digit tackle totals.
James Farrow, 6’0 170
Minnetonka - Sr. - DB
The fluid Virginia Tech recruit likes to hit, making 30 solo tackles while grabbing three interceptions. Returned one 90 yards for a TD. A dangerous return man (13.3 yards per punt return, 23 yards per kick return); one punt returned for a TD.
Grayson Levine, 6’0 185
Eden Prairie - Sr. - DB
Plays both ways. A physical defender who also has the speed to keep up with the competition. An agile player who supports the run well. Has received offers from Eastern Michigan, Western Illinois, Penn, and Columbia.
Frank Veldman, 6’4 200
Eastview - Sr. - DB
The 6-4, 200-pound free safety was named defensive player of the year in the new South Suburban Conference. Earned Metro Player of the Year votes. Has offers from Northern Illinois, NDSU, SDSU, and Southern Illinois.
Marcus Jones
Edina - Sr. - K
Perfect in all 14 extra point attempts. Made six of nine field goals, including a 41-yarder; three came against Minnetonka, winning the game.
SECOND TEAM
OFFENSE
Quarterback
Bill Gregg, 6’1 185, Hopkins, sr.: More than 2,700 yards and 31 TDs passing.
Running backs
Ezekiel Okeleye, 5’10 160, East Ridge, sr.: Rushed for 1,508 yards and 16 TDs
Trevor Lueders, 6’2 200, Glencoe-Silver Lake, sr.: Converted DE rushed for more than 1,000 yards.
Receivers
Jimmy Duffy, 6’3 240, Mounds View, sr.: State's best TE prospect, blocks well, runs better.
Andrew McDonald, 6’3 180, Hopkins, jr.: Speedster is a big play waiting to happen.
Joey Sonnenfeld, 6’4 200, Osseo, sr.: Dual threat as a WR and on defense as a safety. Committed to NDSU.
Offensive linemen
Josh Colville, 6’3 285, Minnetonka, sr.: Extremely agile and quick for his size (6-3, 270). Received an offer from NDSU.
Josh Corbin, 6’2 250, Northfield, sr.: Physical, explosive and versatile enough to play guard and tackle.
Ryan Kelley, 6’3 310, Centennial, sr.: 318-pound tackle averaged four pancake blocks per game.
Trenton Nady, 6’5 210, Holy Family, sr.: Tall and athletic with excellent lateral movement.
John Petrie, 6’4 260, Wayzata, sr.: Strong and relentless, leader of overwhelming line.
Athlete
Andrew Lewis, 5’9 185, St. Paul Central, sr.: Do-everything type who always makes a play. Ran a 10.96 100m dash.
DEFENSE
Linemen
Logan LaCourse, 6’3 285, Shakopee, sr.: Plugged up the middle of the field and made plays.
Donny Longendyke, White Bear Lake, sr.: Headed to Nebraska on a wrestling scholarship.
Jesse Reemtsma, 6’3 240, Spring Lake Park, sr.: Speed led to 62 tackles and six sacks.
Devin Waters, 6’3 245, Rogers, sr.: Used long arms to lead team in pass breakups.
Linebackers
Nick McBeain, 5’11 225, Shakopee, jr.: Returned all four interceptions for scores.
Willie Roller, 6’2 225, Cretin-Derham Hall, sr.: Tough-hitting player with good size.
Andrew Rose, 6’2 Stillwater, sr.: 82 tackles, 16 for a loss.
Chris Thomas, 5’11 180, Blaine, sr.: Scored four defensive touchdowns.
Defensive backs
Sean Hamlin, 6’0 180, Wayzata, sr.: Quietly held best receivers to their worst days.
Jake Schauer, 5’9 165, Totino-Grace, sr.: Closes on ball fast and tackles well.
Charles Webb, 5’11 175, Minnetonka, jr.: Made big plays (four touchdowns) and bigger hits.
Kicker
Tom Obarski, Apple Valley, sr.: Handled Eagles' kicking and punting with equal aplomb. The senior made seven of ten field goals, the longest a school record 47 yards. In fact, Obarski made field goals of 47, 43, 42, 38, 34, and two from 26 yards away.
THIRD TEAM
Offense
Quarterbacks: Jameson Parsons, 6’2 205, Eagan; Tyler Finnes, 6’4 180, Andover.
Running backs: Brenton Braddock, 5’10 175, Mahtomedi; Andrew Hausmann, 5’11 185, Rosemount; Taz Seibert, 6’0 180, Norwood-Young America; C.J. Smith, 6’0 175, Burnsville;
Receivers: James Fort, 6’6, Annandale; Derek Vidor, 6’2 195, Rogers; Rodney Pierce-Tyler, 6’4 205, Mpls. Southwest.
Offensive linemen: Teddy DeFrane 6’2 275, Sibley East; Zach Johnson, 6’4 290, Eastview; Ryan Link, 6’1 260, Rosemount; Luke Marks, 6’6 245, St. Thomas Academy - Offer from Illinois State; Nick Olson, 6’5 250, Richfield; Sam Smith, 250, South St. Paul.
Athlete: Ayrton Scott, 5’11 180, Mpls. Southwest.
Defense
Linemen: Sam Berg, 225, New Life Academy; Patrick Faber, 6’2 175, Fridley; Tyler Hartmann JR, 6’3 240, Andover; Greg Lofquist, 215, South St. Paul; Cameron Vanderwall, St. Paul Central, 6’3 200
Linebackers: Tom Lawless, 5’10 180, Mpls. Southwest; Weslee Kavanagh, 6’2 260, Orono - Has offer from North Dakota; Ethan Miller, 6’1 215, Lakeville South; Josh Vaughn, Bloomington Kennedy.
Defensive backs: David Morgan, 6’4 190, Rosemount; Nick Rallis, 6’0 210, Edina, jr; Peter Vakulskas, 5’10 180, Holy Family; Bobby Wills, 5’8 175, Henry Sibley.
Kicker: Eric Mielke, Cambridge-Isanti.
Interesting player that hasn't been receiving much attention is Devin Waters from Rogers. Is 6'3 245, DE with 70 tackles (35 solo), 7 sacks, 11 TFL, 11 Hurries, and 2 forced fumbles.
Frank Veldman, 6'4 200, Eastview now has offers from Northern Illinois, Southern Illinois, SDSU, and NDSU.
Tom Obarski from Apple Valley has nailed a number of long field goals.
Star Tribune
FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE
Eric Kline
Blaine - Sr. - QB, 6’4 195
Tall (6-4), strong and fast, Kline became the state's premiere dual-threat quarterback. Amassed 3,088 total yards and 34 touchdowns, led the Bengals in rushing and got them into the Class 5A tournament with a 10-0 record. Is receiving recruiting interest from NDSU, SDSU, and UND. Received interest from Minnesota prior to coaching change.
Reggie Gandy, 5’11 185
DeLaSalle - Sr. - RB
Posted incredible numbers of 3,113 rushing yards (10.1 yards per carry) and 36 touchdowns. Rushed for more than 300 yards in five different games. Carried the Islanders into the Class 3A tournament. Has offers from Northern Iowa, NDSU, and UND.
Andrew Larson, 5’10 185
Eden Prairie - Jr. - RB
Matched good size (5-10, 185) with balance and speed to produce more than 1,600 rushing yards and 20 TDs for an Eagles team ranked No. 1 much of the season. Excels at gaining yards after contact.
Sam Sura
South St. Paul - Jr. - RB
Tough fullback earned many of his 1,945 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns the hard way. But he rarely fumbled and went down easily even less. Offensive MVP of the Classic Suburban Conference and leader of the resurgent Packers.
Steven Kiesel, 5’9 170
Breck - Sr. - WR
Measures 5-9 and 170 pounds, but those are not the important numbers. Tormented defenses with 94 catches for 1,250 yards and 13 touchdowns and impressed opposing coaches with his toughness.
Dylan Ulferts, 6’2 180
Shakopee - Sr. - WR
Dynamic playmaker who made things happen all season despite double teams. Caught 50 balls for 820 yards (16.4 average) and 11 touchdowns. Added another 509 yards rushing (10.2 average) and six scores.
Joe Bjorklund, 6’5 285
Rosemount - Sr. - OL
South Suburban Conference lineman of the year. Measures 6-5, 285. Explosive athlete drawing interest from Michigan State and Wisconsin. Powered the formidable Irish rushing attack. Received an offer from NDSU.
Alex Jarosz, 6’4 265
Totino-Grace - Sr. - OL
Used his 6-4, 265-pound frame to clear holes for the Eagles' running game. Constantly drives defenders downfield and often dumps them in the secondary.
Nick Jacobs, 6’5 275
Delano - Sr. - OL
Considered by some coaches to be the state's best offensive lineman. Tremendous feet for his size (6-5, 275) and has the quickness and speed to pull and lead running backs to the hole. Iowa, Iowa State and Wisconsin showing interest.
Tommy Olson, 6’4 290
Mahtomedi - Sr. - OL
Widely viewed as the state's best lineman. Committed to the Gophers. Played at guard and tackle. Relentless drive blocker with the size (6-4, 290) and strength to overpower defenders. Plays with a mean streak.
T.J. Woodrow, 6’3 270
Eden Prairie - Sr. - OL
Key cog of the line that sprang Andrew Larson to a solid season. Moved around depending on the play and usually an indicator of where the play was going. At 6-3, 270, has the ability to pull.
FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE
Brandt Berghuis, 6’1 220
Rosemount - Sr. - DL
Team's third-leading tackler with 17 tackles for loss through the section tournament. Key part of pesky Irish defense that allows under 12 points per game.
Nick Goldsmith, 6’2 260
Mounds View - Sr. - DL
Named the defensive lineman of the year in the Suburban East Conference. Had 35 solo tackles. Coach says there is "no more important player" to the team's defense.
Jonathan Harden, 6’0 300
Cretin-Derham Hall - Jr. - DL
Already a two-year starter as a 6-foot, 300-pound unblockable force for one of the state's best teams. Made four tackles for loss in one game.
Joe Zrust, 6’0 290
Totino-Grace - Sr. - DL
Three-year starter at nose guard in the Eagles' 3-4 defense. Gets good inside pressure that has garnered interest from Ivy League schools. Simply put, one coach said, "He's a dude."
Alex Meixell, 5’10 215
Rogers - Sr. - LB
A force who helped lead state's most impressive defense this season (Rogers had five shutouts). Named co-MVP of the Mississippi 8 Conference with 113 tackles, three fumbles recovered and a sack.
Will Ratelle, 5’11 225
St. Thomas Academy - Sr. - LB
Mr. Football nominee with 91 tackles (10 for loss), three forced fumbles and an interception returned for a score. Some view the 5-11, 225 stalwart as the best football player overall in Class 4A. Received an offer from North Dakota.
Peter Westerhaus, 6’4 225
Holy Family - Sr. - LB
Gophers verbal recruit drew interest from teams coast to coast to the small school in Victoria. Plays both ways but is at his best as a linebacker, where the 6-4, 225-pounder made 87 total tackles during regular season.
David Boegel, 5’11 175
Wayzata - Sr. - DB
Coach Brad Anderson said coordinator Matt Lombardi built the stout Trojans defense around him. Five of the first eight games of the season ended in double-digit tackle totals.
James Farrow, 6’0 170
Minnetonka - Sr. - DB
The fluid Virginia Tech recruit likes to hit, making 30 solo tackles while grabbing three interceptions. Returned one 90 yards for a TD. A dangerous return man (13.3 yards per punt return, 23 yards per kick return); one punt returned for a TD.
Grayson Levine, 6’0 185
Eden Prairie - Sr. - DB
Plays both ways. A physical defender who also has the speed to keep up with the competition. An agile player who supports the run well. Has received offers from Eastern Michigan, Western Illinois, Penn, and Columbia.
Frank Veldman, 6’4 200
Eastview - Sr. - DB
The 6-4, 200-pound free safety was named defensive player of the year in the new South Suburban Conference. Earned Metro Player of the Year votes. Has offers from Northern Illinois, NDSU, SDSU, and Southern Illinois.
Marcus Jones
Edina - Sr. - K
Perfect in all 14 extra point attempts. Made six of nine field goals, including a 41-yarder; three came against Minnetonka, winning the game.
SECOND TEAM
OFFENSE
Quarterback
Bill Gregg, 6’1 185, Hopkins, sr.: More than 2,700 yards and 31 TDs passing.
Running backs
Ezekiel Okeleye, 5’10 160, East Ridge, sr.: Rushed for 1,508 yards and 16 TDs
Trevor Lueders, 6’2 200, Glencoe-Silver Lake, sr.: Converted DE rushed for more than 1,000 yards.
Receivers
Jimmy Duffy, 6’3 240, Mounds View, sr.: State's best TE prospect, blocks well, runs better.
Andrew McDonald, 6’3 180, Hopkins, jr.: Speedster is a big play waiting to happen.
Joey Sonnenfeld, 6’4 200, Osseo, sr.: Dual threat as a WR and on defense as a safety. Committed to NDSU.
Offensive linemen
Josh Colville, 6’3 285, Minnetonka, sr.: Extremely agile and quick for his size (6-3, 270). Received an offer from NDSU.
Josh Corbin, 6’2 250, Northfield, sr.: Physical, explosive and versatile enough to play guard and tackle.
Ryan Kelley, 6’3 310, Centennial, sr.: 318-pound tackle averaged four pancake blocks per game.
Trenton Nady, 6’5 210, Holy Family, sr.: Tall and athletic with excellent lateral movement.
John Petrie, 6’4 260, Wayzata, sr.: Strong and relentless, leader of overwhelming line.
Athlete
Andrew Lewis, 5’9 185, St. Paul Central, sr.: Do-everything type who always makes a play. Ran a 10.96 100m dash.
DEFENSE
Linemen
Logan LaCourse, 6’3 285, Shakopee, sr.: Plugged up the middle of the field and made plays.
Donny Longendyke, White Bear Lake, sr.: Headed to Nebraska on a wrestling scholarship.
Jesse Reemtsma, 6’3 240, Spring Lake Park, sr.: Speed led to 62 tackles and six sacks.
Devin Waters, 6’3 245, Rogers, sr.: Used long arms to lead team in pass breakups.
Linebackers
Nick McBeain, 5’11 225, Shakopee, jr.: Returned all four interceptions for scores.
Willie Roller, 6’2 225, Cretin-Derham Hall, sr.: Tough-hitting player with good size.
Andrew Rose, 6’2 Stillwater, sr.: 82 tackles, 16 for a loss.
Chris Thomas, 5’11 180, Blaine, sr.: Scored four defensive touchdowns.
Defensive backs
Sean Hamlin, 6’0 180, Wayzata, sr.: Quietly held best receivers to their worst days.
Jake Schauer, 5’9 165, Totino-Grace, sr.: Closes on ball fast and tackles well.
Charles Webb, 5’11 175, Minnetonka, jr.: Made big plays (four touchdowns) and bigger hits.
Kicker
Tom Obarski, Apple Valley, sr.: Handled Eagles' kicking and punting with equal aplomb. The senior made seven of ten field goals, the longest a school record 47 yards. In fact, Obarski made field goals of 47, 43, 42, 38, 34, and two from 26 yards away.
THIRD TEAM
Offense
Quarterbacks: Jameson Parsons, 6’2 205, Eagan; Tyler Finnes, 6’4 180, Andover.
Running backs: Brenton Braddock, 5’10 175, Mahtomedi; Andrew Hausmann, 5’11 185, Rosemount; Taz Seibert, 6’0 180, Norwood-Young America; C.J. Smith, 6’0 175, Burnsville;
Receivers: James Fort, 6’6, Annandale; Derek Vidor, 6’2 195, Rogers; Rodney Pierce-Tyler, 6’4 205, Mpls. Southwest.
Offensive linemen: Teddy DeFrane 6’2 275, Sibley East; Zach Johnson, 6’4 290, Eastview; Ryan Link, 6’1 260, Rosemount; Luke Marks, 6’6 245, St. Thomas Academy - Offer from Illinois State; Nick Olson, 6’5 250, Richfield; Sam Smith, 250, South St. Paul.
Athlete: Ayrton Scott, 5’11 180, Mpls. Southwest.
Defense
Linemen: Sam Berg, 225, New Life Academy; Patrick Faber, 6’2 175, Fridley; Tyler Hartmann JR, 6’3 240, Andover; Greg Lofquist, 215, South St. Paul; Cameron Vanderwall, St. Paul Central, 6’3 200
Linebackers: Tom Lawless, 5’10 180, Mpls. Southwest; Weslee Kavanagh, 6’2 260, Orono - Has offer from North Dakota; Ethan Miller, 6’1 215, Lakeville South; Josh Vaughn, Bloomington Kennedy.
Defensive backs: David Morgan, 6’4 190, Rosemount; Nick Rallis, 6’0 210, Edina, jr; Peter Vakulskas, 5’10 180, Holy Family; Bobby Wills, 5’8 175, Henry Sibley.
Kicker: Eric Mielke, Cambridge-Isanti.
