Top Testers from the MN Showcase (DBs/WRs)
I went to my first-ever “Stock-up Showcase” on Sunday and I could not have been more thrilled with the results! I got to see tons of great talent from across several midwest states, and tons of MN athletes tested off…
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Continue ReadingI went to my first-ever “Stock-up Showcase” on Sunday and I could not have been more thrilled with the results! I got to see tons of great talent from across several midwest states, and tons of MN athletes tested off the charts in front of plenty of college coaches! I’m excited to bring you the first round of top testers, the DBs and WRs! I’m going to cover the 40 times, shuttle times, broad jump, and L-drill times for each of the top 10 athletes at their respective positions.
DBs:
Aaron Briggs Aaron Briggs 5'8" | 160 lbs | DB Champlin Park | 2025 State MN : Brooklyn Center 2025 5’6″ 140 lbs
40: 4.78
Shuttle: 4.34
Broad Jump: 9’8″
L-Drill: 6.91
Briggs is a quick and hard-nosed corner who is incredibly explosive and makes great plays on the ball. Look for him to break out his junior year.
Isaac Davis Isaac Davis 5'11" | 190 lbs | DB Park Center | 2024 State MN : Park Center 2024 5’10” 185 lbs
40: 5.09
Shuttle: 4.64
Broad Jump: 8′
L-Drill: 7.47
Davis is a big body hard-hitting safety from Park Center. He had a fantastic junior year and should start to see offers flowing in during this offseason.
Eston Hoyt Eston Hoyt 5'9" | ATH Rogers | 2025 MN : Rogers 2025 5’8″ 145 lbs
40: 4.94
Shuttle: 4.5
Broad Jump: 8’8″
L-Drill: 7.01
Hoyt is extremely agile, he does a great job of exploding out of his breaks and does a nice job of staying low to the ground. Watch out for a breakout junior year.
Aidan Jahns Aidan Jahns 6'3" | 185 lbs | ATH Rochester Lourdes | 2023 MN : Rochester Lourdes 2023 6’3″ 170 lbs
40: 4.82
Shuttle: 4.37
Broad Jump: 9’3″
L-Drill: 7.22
Jahns numbers jump off the page at you. The kid is an athletic freak who also boasts a great vertical I was able to see in action. This dude is a ball hawk who should make tons of plays at the next level!
Caden Johnson Caden Johnson 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB St. Michael-Albertville | 2024 State MN : STMA 2024 5’10” 185 lbs
40: 4.75
Shuttle: 4.44
Broad Jump: 9’2″
L-Drill: 7.32
Another dude who tested insanely well. He already has some FCS interest and I’m excited to see what else he picks up this offseason!
Alim Kamara Alim Kamara DB Cretin-Detham Hall | 2023 MN : CDH 2023 5’9″ 150 lbs
40: 4.88
Shuttle: 4.5
Broad Jump: 8’11”
L-Drill: 7.12
Kamara is one of a couple of kids who tested very well at the showcase! He has some great stop-and-start ability and great agility! He’s going under the radar for now but I expect him to blow up in the near future.
Kaine Laroque: Apple Valley 2025 6’2″ 145 lbs
40: 4.84
Shuttle: 4.55
Broad Jump: 8’11”
L-Drill: 7.38
Laroque is a lanky sophomore with serious potential. He’s a lanky and quick athlete who looks to step into a large varsity role in the upcoming season.
Oliver Linnemann Oliver Linnemann 5'9" | 160 lbs | ATH Bethlehem Academy | 2024 State MN : Bethlehem Academy 2024 5’6″ 145 lbs
40: 4.62
Shuttle: 4.44
Broad Jump: 9’1″
L-Drill: 7.27
Another short and quick DB, look out for Linnemann during his senior campaign to make a huge impact as the Cardinals attempt to make a serious state-run.
Khalil Toney Khalil Toney 5'11" | 145 lbs | DB Champlin Park | 2023 MN : Champlin Park 2023 5’10” 140 lbs
40: 4.45
Shuttle: 4.5
Broad Jump: 8’3″
L-Drill: 7
Our MVP of the DBs from Sunday, Toney has long been on my watchlist. He ran a true 4.4 and needs a much deeper look from colleges.
Kenneth Wells Kenneth Wells 5'11" | 190 lbs | LB Coon Rapids | 2024 State MN : Coon Rapids 2024 5’11” 175 lbs
40: 4.97
Shuttle: 4.72
Broad Jump: 9′
L-Drill: 7.42
Wells is an absolute tank of a DB. He’s extremely explosive and shows good hip movement on routes. I hope to see him break out during his upcoming senior campaign.
WRs:
Danny King Danny King 6'4" | 235 lbs | TE Bloomington Jefferson | 2024 State MN : Bloomington Jefferson 2024 6’4″ 220 lbs
40: 4.9
Shuttle: 4.65
Broad Jump: 9′
L-Drill: 7.33
HOW HAS THIS DUDE BEEN SO UNDER THE RADAR??? King is a monster with surprising speed and crazy explosiveness. He is an insane athlete who is going to make waves his senior season.
Josh Wedel Josh Wedel 6'5" | 235 lbs | DL Chaska | 2025 State MN : Chaska 2025 6’5″ 235 lbs
40: 5.09
Shuttle: 4.53
Broad Jump: 9’2″
L-Drill: 7.59
Another freak athlete, I expect Wedel’s recruiting to take off this off-season. The big-body TE has a massive catch radius and will be an impact player in the coming years. The sophomore has a bright future ahead of him.
Evrett Tait: Regis 2023 6′ 175 lbs
40: 4.5
Shuttle: 4.33
Broad Jump: 9’9″
L-Drill: 6.88
Tait may be from Wisconsin, but he was a Minnesota baller on Sunday. I had never heard of him but his numbers speak for themselves. Tait was by far one of the most explosive athletes I saw all day and he outperformed expectations in every way. I hope he chooses to continue his career in MN so I can continue to watch him in college!
Charles Renner: Hutchinson 2024 6’2″ 200 lbs
40: 5.1
Shuttle: 4.57
Broad Jump: 9’5″
L-Drill: 7.26
Renner’s agility was on full display at the showcase. He’s a crazy dynamic athlete who looks to be a dominant receiver next year for the Tigers.
Trae Piel: Dakota Valley 2024 6’1″ 170 lbs
40: 4.53
Shuttle: 4.53
Broad Jump: 9’9″
L-Drill: 7.06
Another out-of-state kid I hadn’t heard of, Piel was an incredibly dominant athlete at the showcase. He boasts fantastic speed, agility, and explosiveness. Another kid I wish was in MN so I got to see more of him.
Landon Nordgaard: West De Pere 2024 6’3″ 190 lbs
40: 4.81
Shuttle: 4.5
Broad Jump: 9′
L-Drill: 7.08
The final out-of-state athlete on this list, Nordgaard showed out on Sunday. With eye-popping agility and great footwork, Nordgaard looks to be an FCS recruit in the near-future.
Stevie Mcmath Stevie Mcmath 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR BOLD | 2023 MN : BOLD 2023 5’11” 170 lbs
40: 4.45
Shuttle: 4.47
Broad Jump: 8’5″
L-Drill: 6.96
A small school standout, McMath is a speed freak who brings immense talent to any field he steps on. He recorded the second-fastest 40 of any athlete at the showcase and one of the fastest L-Drills. McMath is on track to blow up on the recruiting trail!
Joe Hoheisel Joe Hoheisel 6'2" | 190 lbs | WR Stillwater | 2024 State MN : Stillwater 2024 6’2″ 190 lbs
40: 4.81
Shuttle: 4.56
Broad Jump: 8’5″
L-Drill: 7.63
Our WR camp MVP, Hoheisel is a solid athlete with great hands and clever route running. Expect him to take over the spot of Stillwater’s WR1 into next season.
Conner Connell Conner Connell 6'4" | 225 lbs | ATH Luverne | 2024 State MN : Luverne 2024 6’3″ 220 lbs
40: 4.91
Shuttle: 4.57
Broad Jump: 9’4″
L-Drill: 7.44
A unit of an athlete, Connell can do anything you want him to. A big man should not be able to move as he does, and he’s showcased the ability to play anywhere on the field.
Khalif Brown Khalif Brown 6'1" | 190 lbs | WR Benilde-St. Margaret's | 2025 State MN : Benilde St. Margarets 2025 5’11” 185 lbs
40: 4.72
Shuttle: 4.72
Broad Jump: 9’2″
L-Drill: 7.09
Another sophomore who looks to make huge plays in the future, Brown had an electric showing on Sunday, With quick feet and a smooth running motion, Brown will be an essential part of BSM’s offense for years to come.