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Top Minnesotan RB, QB, WR, OL, DL, LB, & DB of 2022

Top Minnesotan RB, QB, WR, OL, DL, LB, & DB of 2022
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Oliver West
Oliver West January 7, 2023 @ 04:05 PM
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Greg Kennedy
Greg Kennedy 6'6" | 190 lbs | WR | 2025
MN
Ty Vig
Ty Vig 6'6" | 205 lbs | DL | 2025
MN
Mason Dalluge
Mason Dalluge 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR | 2024
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Jack Strickfaden
Jack Strickfaden 6'1" | 180 lbs | ATH | 2025
MN
Jack Ames
Jack Ames 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB | 2025
MN
Tate Mcdonald
Tate Mcdonald 6'2" | 175 lbs | DB | 2024
MN
KhiJohnn Cummings-Coleman
KhiJohnn Cummings-Coleman 5'11" | 180 lbs | WR | 2024
MN
Bryce Corson
Bryce Corson 5'9" | 175 lbs | ATH | 2023
MN
Magnus Wright
Magnus Wright 6'3" | 270 lbs | OL | 2023
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Emerson Mandell
Emerson Mandell 6'5" | 290 lbs | OL | 2024
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Tanner Albeck
Tanner Albeck 6'0" | 205 lbs | ATH | 2023
MN
Anthony Powell
Anthony Powell 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB | 2023
MN
Rudy Lozoya
Rudy Lozoya 5'9" | 215 lbs | RB | 2023
MN
Kaiden Peters
Kaiden Peters 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR | 2023
MN
Cullen Kratochvil
Cullen Kratochvil 6'3" | 215 lbs | TE | 2023
MN
Ryder Patterson
Ryder Patterson 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB | 2023
MN
Owen McCloud
Owen McCloud 6'1" | 224 lbs | RB | 2023
MN
Jordan Summers
Jordan Summers 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB | 2023
MN
Landyn Nelson
Landyn Nelson 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB | 2023
MN
Tanner Scheevel
Tanner Scheevel 5'11" | 200 lbs | RB | 2023
MN
Tayvion McCoy
Tayvion McCoy 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB | 2023
MN
Charlie Gleason
Charlie Gleason 6'5" | 225 lbs | DL | 2023
MN
Jack Spanier
Jack Spanier 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB | 2023
MN
Alex Elliott
Alex Elliott 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB | 2023
MN
Keenan Wilson
Keenan Wilson 6'2" | 280 lbs | DL | 2023
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Bart McAninch
Bart McAninch 6'1" | 210 lbs | QB | 2024
MN
Reese Tripp
Reese Tripp 6'8" | 320 lbs | OL | 2023
MN
Ty Neils
Ty Neils 6'3" | 205 lbs | LB | 2023
MN
Peyton Himley
Peyton Himley 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB | 2023
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Tate Link
Tate Link 5'9" | 195 lbs | RB | 2023
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Jake Borman
Jake Borman 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB | 2023
MN
Asher Zubich
Asher Zubich 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB | 2023
MN
Hayden Bills
Hayden Bills 6'4" | 255 lbs | DL | 2023
MN
Caden Spence
Caden Spence 6'1" | 190 lbs | RB | 2023
MN
Gavin Nelson
Gavin Nelson 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB | 2023
MN
Ryan Retzer
Ryan Retzer 6'3" | 265 lbs | OL | 2023
MN
Max McEnelly
Max McEnelly 5'10" | 205 lbs | ATH | 2023
MN
Jaxon Howard
Jaxon Howard 6'4" | 245 lbs | DL | 2023
MN
Jackson Powers
Jackson Powers 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB | 2023
MN
Devin Jordan
Devin Jordan 6'2" | 190 lbs | DB | 2023
MN
Reese Littlefield
Reese Littlefield 6'3" | 235 lbs | LB | 2023
MN
Greg Johnson
Greg Johnson 6'5" | 275 lbs | OL | 2023
MN
Marques Monroe
Marques Monroe 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB | 2023
MN
Chuck Gilbert
Chuck Gilbert 6'2" | 170 lbs | WR | 2023
MN
Chiddi Obiazor
Chiddi Obiazor 6'6" | 220 lbs | DL | 2023
MN
Noah Lindsay
Noah Lindsay 6'2" | 280 lbs | OL | 2023
MN
Noah Strickfaden
Noah Strickfaden 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB | 2023
MN
Jerome Williams
Jerome Williams 6'5" | 280 lbs | OL | 2023
MN
Max Shikenjanski
Max Shikenjanski 6'2" | 160 lbs | ATH | 2023
MN
Jacob Kilzer
Jacob Kilzer 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB | 2023
MN
Kade Gilbertson
Kade Gilbertson 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB | 2023
MN
Martin Owusu
Martin Owusu 6'4" | 270 lbs | DL | 2023
MN
Sam Backer
Sam Backer 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB | 2023
MN
Jack Liwienski
Jack Liwienski 6'3" | 265 lbs | DL | 2023
MN
Sawyer Seidl
Sawyer Seidl 5'10" | 165 lbs | RB | 2023
MN
Carson Hansen
Carson Hansen 6'1" | 200 lbs | RB | 2023
MN
Grant Chapman
Grant Chapman 6'5" | 280 lbs | OL | 2023
MN
George Bjellos
George Bjellos 6'2" | 195 lbs | QB | 2024
MN
Tanner Zolnosky
Tanner Zolnosky 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB | 2024
MN
Maxwell Woods
Maxwell Woods 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB | 2024
MN
Auvon Sager
Auvon Sager 6'5" | 240 lbs | DL | 2023
MN
Carter Holcomb
Carter Holcomb 5'9" | 165 lbs | WR | 2024
MN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I hope you guys have been enjoying the positional player of the year semifinalist series as much as I enjoyed putting them together! Although it can be stressful putting these lists together and tough-treading cutting, ranking, and selecting recruits over each other, the end result makes it worthwhile and I was and am still excited about the inaugural <em>PRzMN </em>positional player of the year series, named after the best player the state has produced at the QB, RB, WR, OL, DL, LB, and DB spots. Next year, we'll be adding TE and specialists as well! Now that every semifinalist has been named and the seven featured articles are published, it's finally time to wrap things up in this final award write-up and name each positional player of the year for the 2022 season. It's been a heckuva fun time covering this past high school football season in the state, but all good things must come to an end and this is a great way to put a nice bow on things now that we're into 2023. Not to mention a nice way to transition to the rankings updates. 2026 update starts tomorrow! Before we begin, let's take one last second of congratulations for the <em>PRzMN </em>inaugural Players of the Year for 2022-23. Big things coming! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">PrepRedzoneMN 2022 Player of the Year: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='19001' first='Jaxon' last='Howard']</strong> <em>(Robbinsdale Cooper</em>) Senior. Committed to LSU </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size">Steve Walsh Award for MN's QB of the Year inaugural Winner: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='112056' first='Max' last='Shikenjanski']</strong> (<em>Stillwater</em>) Senior. Committed to Minnesota</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were some outstanding performances from gunslingers all over Minnesota this past fall and the selection for the semifinalists was tough sledding. The choice for the first-ever Steve Walsh Award for MN's QB of the Year was a little easier, as<em> Stillwater's</em> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='112056' first='Max' last='Shikenjanski']</strong> was so hot in 2022 that the hometown Gophers simply had to get involved and offered a prestigious PWO, flipping him from mid-major basketball commit to Big10 QB signee in the matter of a couple of months. His play and passing ability also elevated the <em>Ponies </em>to their strongest state title contention in 10 years, and proved to be smart, accurate, productive, and explosive with the football while adding in a great mix of running ability and overall athleticism. Now, he's the first-ever Steve Walsh Award winner. Congratulations, <strong>Max</strong>! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Semifinalists: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='105379' first='Tanner' last='Zolnosky'] (<em>East Ridge</em>) Junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='112056' first='Max' last='Shikenjanski'] (<em>Stillwater</em>) Senior. Committed to Minnesota</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='246028' first='Bart' last='McAninch'] (<em>Mankato West)</em> Junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jakob Nachreiner (<em>Springfield</em>) Junior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='201177' first='Asher' last='Zubich'] (<em>Mt. Iron-Buhl</em>) Senior. Committed to St. Olaf</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='112076' first='Noah' last='Strickfaden'] (<em>Norwood Young America</em>) Senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='312928' first='Landyn' last='Nelson'] (<em>Andover</em>) Senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='295821' first='Jack' last='Spanier'] (<em>Rocori</em>) Senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='112054' first='Jacob' last='Kilzer'] (<em>Maple Grove</em>) Senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='105394' first='George' last='Bjellos'] (<em>Woodbury</em>) Junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size">Marion Barber III Award for MN's RB of the Year inaugural Winner: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='112043' first='Carson' last='Hansen']</strong> (<em>Lakeville South</em>) Senior. Committed to Iowa State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Not the toughest choice here, <em>Lakeville South</em> senior and Iowa State Cyclone commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='112043' first='Carson' last='Hansen']</strong> has had P5 written all over him since his breakout sophomore season with the <em>Cougars</em>. Long, twitchy, and explosive, he's had to follow in the footsteps of some big-time prep running backs, and without blinking an eye, has blown them out of the water in terms of talent, production, and athleticism. Playing at the big school level against some of the top competition the state has to offer, <strong>Hansen </strong>has been giving defenses fits for the past three seasons and possesses standout speed, length, and elusiveness in comparison to his counterparts. Now, he's heading to the bright lights of Ames and the Big12, to nobody's surprise. And it's with the inaugural Marion Barber III Award under his belt as well. Congratulations, <strong>Carson</strong>! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Semifinalists:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='112043' first='Carson' last='Hansen'] <em>(Lakeville South</em>) Senior. Committed to Iowa State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='120956' first='Caden' last='Spence'] (<em>Zimmerman</em>) Senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='244997' first='Tate' last='Link'] (<em>Dassel-Cokato</em>) Senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='313003' first='Jordan' last='Summers'] (<em>Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton</em>) Senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='112044' first='Sawyer' last='Seidl'] (<em>Hill-Murray</em>) Senior. Committed to North Dakota</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='19002' first='Max' last='McEnelly'] (<em>Waconia</em>) Senior. Committed to Minnesota (wrestling)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='105374' first='Maxwell' last='Woods'] (<em>Chanhassen</em>) Junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Corey Bohmert (<em>Mahtomedi</em>) Senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='112047' first='Sam' last='Backer'] (<em>Chatfield</em>) Senior. Committed to MSU-Mankato</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='313241' first='Anthony' last='Powell'] (<em>Rogers</em>) Senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size">Larry Fitzgerald Award for MN's WR of the Year inaugural Winner: <strong>Eli Paulson</strong> (<em>Anoka</em>) Senior. Committed to St. Thomas</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming into the season unheralded on the gridiron but far from inexperienced, <em>Anoka Tornadoes</em> senior pass-catcher<strong> Eli Paulson</strong> had one of the best statistical seasons of any player in Minnesota in 2022, regardless of position or graduating class. The slotback, facing big school competition, double teams, and defensive game planning, broke the Minnesota single-season receptions record of 90 by totaling 96 catches during the course of 2022. This included three 17-catch games, a 228-yard performance, and 10 TDs over the nine games of competition. He finished with 96 catches for 1,225 yards and 10 TDs as a senior and, after coming into the season without any reported college interest, earned a big-time FCS roster spot from up-and-coming St. Thomas. Also a stud wrestler ranked #1 in 145AAA, no one way tougher, more competitive, and more productive out of the wide receiver position in 2022, despite <em>Anoka's</em> youth and struggles in the W category. Now, he can head to St. Paul and the Tommies as the first-ever Larry Fitzgerald Award winner for MN's WR of the Year. Congratulations, <strong>Eli</strong>! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Semifinalists: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eli Paulson (<em>Anoka</em>) Senior. Committed to St. Thomas</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='105365' first='Carter' last='Holcomb'] (<em>Rochester Mayo</em>) Junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sam Musungu (<em>Andover</em>) Senior. Committed to Cornell</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='438689' first='KhiJohnn' last='Cummings-Coleman'] (<em>Coon Rapids</em>) Junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='112101' first='Chuck' last='Gilbert'] (<em>Holy Angels</em>) Senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='407968' first='Bryce' last='Corson'] (<em>Fillmore Central</em>) Senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adam Poncelet (<em>Goodhue</em>) Senior. Committed to North Dakota</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jamison Reed (<em>Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa</em>) Senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carter Todd (<em>La Crescent-Hokah</em>) Senior. Committed to Winona State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1135422' first='Mason' last='Dalluge'] (<em>Ottertail Central</em>) Junior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size">Frank Ragnow Award for MN's OL of the Year inaugural Winner: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='112105' first='Greg' last='Johnson']</strong> (<em>Prior Lake</em>) Senior. Committed to Minnesota</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a loaded crop of 2023 maulers from our Great State of Minnesota, one players recruitment, high school journey, and future stands out amongst all others. This was a very tough pick, as <em>Osseo's</em> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='112069' first='Jerome' last='Williams']</strong> is just scratching his surface after finishing only his fourth season of football and even less at the OL position, but after watching <em>Prior Lake's</em> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='112105' first='Greg' last='Johnson']</strong> lead block and run far past the LOS downfield to take out DBs is something too hard to get out of my head. Beginning his career as a young <em>Laker </em>measuring in at 5'8, 225 pounds, <strong>Johnson </strong>has grown into a 6'6, 305 lber. capable of moving more like a prep LB who is heading to the B1G as an offensive tackle, a testament to his nimbleness and body control. With our state's history of producing NFL-caliber offensive lineman and the established professional veteran this award is named after, <strong>Johnson's </strong>too good to pass up. Now, he's the winner of the inaugural Frank Ragnow Award for MN's OL of the Year. Congratulations, <strong>Greg</strong>! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Semifinalists: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='246024' first='Reese' last='Tripp'] (<em>Kasson-Mantorville</em>) Senior. Committed to Minnesota</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='112069' first='Jerome' last='Williams'] (<em>Osseo</em>) Senior. Committed to Minnesota </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='112105' first='Greg' last='Johnson'] (<em>Prior Lake</em>) Senior. Committed to Minnesota </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='382841' first='Magnus' last='Wright'] (<em>Champlin Park</em>) Senior. Committed to Northern Iowa</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='112045' first='Jack' last='Liwienski'] (<em>Minnetonka</em>) Senior. Committed to North Dakota State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oyintare Porbeni (<em>Stillwater</em>) Senior. Committed to Princeton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='112090' first='Noah' last='Lindsay'] (<em>Rosemount</em>) Senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='19003' first='Ryan' last='Retzer'] (<em>Belle Plaine</em>) Senior. Committed to Augustana</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='368592' first='Emerson' last='Mandell'] (<em>Irondale</em>) Junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='112042' first='Grant' last='Chapman'] (<em>Anoka</em>) Senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size">Beau Allen Award for MN's DL of the Year inaugural Winner: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='19001' first='Jaxon' last='Howard']</strong> (<em>Cooper</em>) Senior. Committed to LSU</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensive line and tight end were already mastered by the state's #1 recruit coming into 2022, so <em>Cooper's</em> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='19001' first='Jaxon' last='Howard']</strong> gave LB a try and ended up playing at a top-tier level. So good in fact, that he almost was named in the LB of the Year semifinal list, but with defensive line being his natural position and the one he'll play in college, it just gave him a leg up on his fellow DL semifinalists. Scary athletic at 6'4, 245+ pounds, <strong>Howard </strong>was the recipient of one of the hottest recruitments in the state's history and year after year continued to grow, develop, improve, and live up to the hype. His combination of strength, explosiveness, twitch, and speed made him a matchup nightmare for any blocker in the state, and there's a reason (or many) why blue-blood, helmet schools made the irregular trip to MN to recruit the young man. He's a special one, and will bring great tidings and representation to our great state down in SEC country. In addition to his dozens of other awards, <strong>Howard </strong>is now the inaugural winner of the Beau Allen Award for MN's defensive lineman of 2022. Congrats, <strong>Jaxon</strong>! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Semifinalists:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='19001' first='Jaxon' last='Howard'] (<em>Robbinsdale Cooper</em>) Senior. Committed to LSU</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='105366' first='Auvon' last='Sager'] (<em>Minneapolis North</em>) Senior. Committed to South Dakota</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='112052' first='Martin' last='Owusu'] (<em>Prior Lake)</em> Senior. Committed to Minnesota</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaden Vig (<em>Kittson County Central</em>) Senior. Committed to North Dakota</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='313231' first='Rudy' last='Lozoya'] (<em>Rochester Mayo</em>) Senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='188150' first='Hayden' last='Bills'] (<em>Rosemount</em>) Senior. Committed to Arizona State (track and field) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='287254' first='Keenan' last='Wilson'] (<em>Eagan</em>) Senior. Committed to North Dakota State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='112086' first='Chiddi' last='Obiazor'] (<em>Eden Prairie</em>) Senior. Committed to Kansas State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='295960' first='Charlie' last='Gleason'] (<em>Stillwater</em>) Senior. Committed to Air Force</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jack Lachmiller (<em>Elk River</em>) Senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size">James Laurinaitis Award for MN's LB of the Year inaugural Winner: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='112053' first='Kade' last='Gilbertson']</strong> (<em>Rosemount</em>) Senior. Committed to Iowa State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Already known around the state for his prowess as a thumper, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='112053' first='Kade' last='Gilbertson']</strong> elevated his play and was the lynchpin and tone-setter of 6A giant-slayer, state championship appearing <em>Rosemount </em>and their fantastic defense. We at <em>PRzMN </em>weren't the only ones to notice, as <strong>Gilbertson's </strong>high level of play earned him a major P5 opportunity in the form of an Iowa State Cyclone PWO, which he happily accepted soon after receiving it. Despite a diverse group of talented Metro and Outstate LBs, none of whom were lacking in size, <strong>Gilbertson's </strong>hard-hitting style of play, leadership, experience, and impact on his team's success against the best competition in the state combined to be too much to overcome for his fellow semifinalists. Now, before he heads to Ames, he's the first winner of the James Laurinaitis Award for Minnesota's Linebacker of the Year. It's been fun to watch. Congratulations, <strong>Kade</strong>! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Semifinalists: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='112123' first='Reese' last='Littlefield'] (<em>Centennial</em>) Senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='19029' first='Gavin' last='Nelson'] (<em>Simley</em>) Senior. Committed to Minnesota (wrestling)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='112053' first='Kade' last='Gilbertson'] (<em>Rosemount</em>) Senior. Committed to Iowa State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='287257' first='Alex' last='Elliott'] (<em>Hutchinson</em>) Senior. Committed to Minnesota</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='245761' first='Ty' last='Neils'] (<em>Mankato West</em>) Senior. Committed to UMD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='313202' first='Cullen' last='Kratochvil'] (<em>Pequot Lakes)</em> Senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caleb Vancura (<em>Jackson County Central</em>) Senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='323780' first='Tanner' last='Albeck'] <em>(Maple Grove</em>) Senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='313088' first='Owen' last='McCloud'] (<em>Lakeville South)</em> Senior. Committed to North Dakota</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='300678' first='Tanner' last='Scheevel'] (<em>Lester Prairie</em>) Senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size">Amani Hooker Award for MN's DB of the Year inaugural Winner: <strong>Garrison Monroe</strong> (<em>Shakopee</em>) Senior. Committed to Minnesota</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Monroe's</strong> offensive output and versatility are a testament to his ability and talent as a DB, his future collegiate position in Dinkytown. No one in the state has more range as a defender than the <em>Shakopee </em>senior, who can enforce the run and the pass equally as easy and effectively. This was one of the toughest positions to pick a winner for, and despite the stiff competition, <strong>Garrison Monroe</strong> dynamic skillset and overall athleticism were in their own tier in 2022. The Gophers may have landed one of the most underappreciated defensive backs in the entire Midwest for the class of 2023, who can now also say he's the inaugural winner of the Amani Hooker Award for MN's DB of the Year. Congratulations, <strong>Garrison</strong>! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Semifinalists: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='237907' first='Jake' last='Borman'] (<em>St. Thomas Academy</em>) Senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='549333' first='Tate' last='McDonald'] (<em>Waconia</em>) Junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='112103' first='Marques' last='Monroe'] (<em>Bloomington Kennedy</em>) Senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garrison Monroe (<em>Shakopee</em>) Senior. Committed to Minnesota </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='295970' first='Tayvion' last='McCoy'] (<em>Simley</em>) Senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='313089' first='Ryder' last='Patterson'] (<em>Lakeville South</em>) Senior. Committed to UMD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='112137' first='Devin' last='Jordan'] (<em>Eden Prairie</em>) Senior. Committed to Air Force</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='313209' first='Kaiden' last='Peters'] (<em>Plainview-Elgin-Millville</em>) Senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='112139' first='Jackson' last='Powers'] (<em>Maple Grov</em>e) Senior. Committed to Minnesota</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='245652' first='Peyton' last='Himley'] (<em>Edina</em>) Senior. Committed to St. Thomas</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

I hope you guys have been enjoying the positional player of the year semifinalist series as much as I enjoyed putting them together! Although it can be stressful putting these lists together and tough-treading cutting, ranking, and selecting recruits over each other, the end result makes it worthwhile and I was and am still excited about the inaugural PRzMN positional player of the year series, named after the best player the state has produced at the QB, RB, WR, OL, DL, LB, and DB spots. Next year, we'll be adding TE and specialists as well! Now that every semifinalist has been named and the seven featured articles are published, it's finally time to wrap things up in this final award write-up and name each positional player of the year for the 2022 season. It's been a heckuva fun time covering this past high school football season in the state, but all good things must come to an end and this is a great way to put a nice bow on things now that we're into 2023. Not to mention a nice way to transition to the rankings updates. 2026 update starts tomorrow! Before we begin, let's take one last second of congratulations for the PRzMN inaugural Players of the Year for 2022-23. Big things coming!

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