Stock risers: Central Minnesota Part I
Moving back to central Minnesota, we continue to review some of the best under-the-radar prospects in the state. Focusing on the St. Cloud area – with help from the St. Cloud Times – here is part one of some of…
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Continue ReadingMoving back to central Minnesota, we continue to review some of the best under-the-radar prospects in the state. Focusing on the St. Cloud area – with help from the St. Cloud Times – here is part one of some of the top underclassmen from the area who will be roaming the gridiron next fall.
Tayte Lecy OL/DL Albany
As an offensive guard, Lecy is quick off the ball. He excels getting to the second level and getting on the edge leading sweeps. As an interior defensive lineman, his strengths are similar – he is quick off the ball, and his speed helps him deal with bigger offensive linemen.
Andrew Harren WR/DB Sauk Rapids-Rice
Harren is a prototypical outside receiver. His length and long-striding style make him a problematic matchup – especially in one-on-one coverage. The junior works well out of the slot as well. He has good straight-line speed but has good feet running crisp routes. His length makes him an effective red-zone target.
Jack Spanier QB Rocori
Spanier is a Harry Houdini escape artist in the pocket. His ability to keep plays alive makes him stand out from most quarterbacks in this class. His accuracy on the move also stands out. Not just a scrambler, when the junior can set his feet, he has the arm to get the ball downfield. His mid-range throws are thrown on a rope and with confidence.
Hunter Heidgerken DL Rocori (limited film)
Heidgerken is a run-stopping interior defensive lineman with good strength and pad level off the ball.
Emanuel Kutzera WR Cathedral
Kutzera makes excellent adjustments to the ball. His strong hands allow him to make contested catches and catches in a crowd. He has the speed to beat defenders deep and has the length and hands to track down deep balls even when overthrown. He is not the most physical receiver but has a knack for using his hands to get off press coverage.
Dylan Simones WR Sartell
Simones runs clean routes, and when he gets into the open field, he has another gear – allowing him to quickly get upfield and outrun angles defenders think they have on him. A two-way player, he is a solid tackler in the secondary and uses his offensive instincts when playing the ball. The junior also adds value to his team as a kick returner.