An Overview of NSIC 2022 Minnesota Recruiting Classes
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The NSIC is one of the premier D2 conferences in the country. It consists of 14 teams across the midwest, although most schools are in Minnesota and the Dakotas. The NSIC has sent quite a few players to the NFL…
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Continue ReadingThe NSIC is one of the premier D2 conferences in the country. It consists of 14 teams across the midwest, although most schools are in Minnesota and the Dakotas. The NSIC has sent quite a few players to the NFL over the years, including the Viking’s own Adam Theilen and CJ Ham. They loaded up with talent this offseason and I’m pumped to bring to you an overview of the NSIC’s Minnesota recruiting class!!
Bemidji State: #1 in 2022
Major Exits: Brendan Beaulieu (WR), Dhel Duncan-Busby (WR), Zollie Kaplan (DL), Andrew Manuele (WR), Colbey Wadsworth (DE), Ryan Schnobrich (DL)
Top MN Recruits: Liam Cummings (DE), Foster Mulvehill Foster Mulvehill 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Irondale | 2023 State MN (DB), Tyrell Thomas (DB), Eli Pfieffer (FB/LS), Dominic Jackson Dominic Jackson 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB Shakopee | 2023 State MN (WR), Deon Kelson Deon Kelson 6'3" | 270 lbs | OL Apple Valley | 2023 State MN (OL), Ethan Biehn Ethan Biehn 5'8" | 155 lbs | WR Bemidji | 2023 MN (WR), Ridge Flatness (LB), Jadon Hellerud Jadon Hellerud 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Shakopee | 2023 State MN (ATH), Kaden Cook Kaden Cook 6'4" | 210 lbs | ATH Park Center | 2023 MN (DL), Henry Eaton Henry Eaton 6'3" | 270 lbs | OL St. Louis Park | 2023 State MN (OL).
Season Overview: Following a dominant 2022 campaign, the Beavers look to reload for another season. They lose a few key players, but they did a great job of hitting key in-state targets to fill those gaps that they lost. The Beavers picked up some solid wideouts in Ethan Biehn Ethan Biehn 5'8" | 155 lbs | WR Bemidji | 2023 MN who amassed over 1,100 all-purpose yards last season, and former Shakopee Sabers QB turned WR Dominic Jackson Dominic Jackson 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB Shakopee | 2023 State MN whose fantastic athleticism should help him make a smooth transition. Multiple sport standout Jadon Hellerud Jadon Hellerud 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Shakopee | 2023 State MN should also make a nice addition to whatever skill position they stick him at. Defensively they added two solid edge players Liam Cummings from Edina and Kaden Cook Kaden Cook 6'4" | 210 lbs | ATH Park Center | 2023 MN from Park Center. The latter of which amassed 8 sacks during his senior campaign. They also added two solid DBs in Foster Mulvehill Foster Mulvehill 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Irondale | 2023 State MN from Irondale and Tyrell Thomas from Park Center. Link to full recruiting list.
Minnesota State: #2 In 2022
Major Exits: Nyles Williams (WR), Jalen Sample (WR), Payton Conrad (DB), Alijah McGhee (LB), Blake Van Veldhuizen (DL), Somon Anderson (DB), Nic Vinson (DB), Jack Roussel (OL)
Top MN Recruits: Sam Backer Sam Backer 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Chatfield | 2023 State MN (RB), Jacory Bates Jacory Bates 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Eden Prairie | 2023 State MN (DB), Ian Burau Ian Burau 6'2" | 255 lbs | DL Watertown-Mayer | 2023 State MN (OL), Connor Fournier (K), Jonah Hviding Jonah Hviding 5'10" | 155 lbs | WR Princeton | 2023 State MN (WR), Charlie King (LB), Ashton Llyod (TE), Hunter Nething Hunter Nething 6'3" | 310 lbs | ATH Elk River | 2023 State MN (OL), Andrew Partyka (DL), Jermell Taylor Jermell Taylor 6'4" | 220 lbs | TE Eden Prairie | 2023 State MN (TE), Carter Walker Carter Walker 6'4" | 275 lbs | OL Buffalo | 2023 MN (DL)
Season Overview: The Mavericks went 10-3 and finished second in the NSIC. They don’t lose many major players and keep a solid core of athletes following a solid year of recruiting. Offensively they add Chatfield’s, Sam Backer Sam Backer 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Chatfield | 2023 State MN a former 4 sport athlete who rushed for over 7,000 yards in his career. They also nabbed Jonah Hviding Jonah Hviding 5'10" | 155 lbs | WR Princeton | 2023 State MN from Princeton, who recorded over 750 receiving yards and 14 TDs during his senior campaign. Grabbing big-body TEs like Blue Earth’s Ashton Llyod and Eden Prairie’s Jermell Taylor Jermell Taylor 6'4" | 220 lbs | TE Eden Prairie | 2023 State MN also helps fill some receiving needs. Defensively they grabbed another Eden Prairie standout in Jacory Bates Jacory Bates 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Eden Prairie | 2023 State MN as well as Bethlehem Academy’s Charlie King, whose physical style of football should make a welcome addition to the Mavericks roster. Important not to sleep on Watertown Mayer’s Ian Burau Ian Burau 6'2" | 255 lbs | DL Watertown-Mayer | 2023 State MN , a big physical OL, and Maple Grove’s Conner Fournier who finished high school with over 140 career points. Link to full recruiting list.
Wayne State: #3 in 2022
Major Exits: Anthony Watkins (RB), Mason Lee (WR), Jaylan Scott (LB), J’Von France (DB)
Major MN Recruits: None sadly
Season Overview: Wayne State brought in 38 total athletes during this recruiting year, 34 recruits and 4 transfers. Following what was a surprisingly explosive season where they made the NCAA DII tournament, the Wildcats look to reload and revamp in 2023. With little to no losses, Wayne State is on the top 10 watch list for next season. Link to full recruiting list.
Minnesota Duluth: #4 in 2022
Major Exits: Wade Sullivan (RB), Garrett Olson (QB), Armani Carmickle (WR), Byron Bynum (WR), Zach Ojile (TE), Kurtis Weigand (TE), Brad Dati (LB), Marcus Glodowski (DB), Tim Pokornowski (DB), Dayvia Gbor (DB), Treyvon Cahalan (OL), Arik Johnson (OL), Brent Laing (OL), Nathan Bursch (DL)
Major MN Recruits: John Barrow John Barrow 6'1" | 280 lbs | DL Cooper | 2023 State MN (DL), AJ Boarman AJ Boarman 6'4" | 185 lbs | QB Holy Angels | 2023 State MN (QB), Trace Bowman Trace Bowman 6'5" | 230 lbs | TE Prior Lake | 2023 State MN (TE), Carter Geerts Carter Geerts 6'2" | 235 lbs | OL Byron | 2023 State MN (OL), Chuck Gilbert Chuck Gilbert 6'2" | 170 lbs | WR Holy Angels | 2023 State MN (WR), Drew Henson Drew Henson 6'5" | 185 lbs | K Owatonna | 2023 State MN (K), Zach Johnson Zach Johnson 6'4" | 260 lbs | OL ST. LOUIS PARK | 2023 MN (OL), Haden Kelly (OL), Joey Krouse Joey Krouse 5'10" | 185 lbs | WR Prior Lake | 2023 State MN (DB), Ty Neils Ty Neils 6'3" | 205 lbs | LB Mankato West | 2023 State MN (LB), Ryder Patterson Ryder Patterson 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Lakeville South | 2023 MN (WR), Allen Pearson Allen Pearson 6'0" | 290 lbs | OL Tartan | 2023 MN Jr. (DL), Alex Riley Alex Riley 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB Waconia | 2023 MN (RB), Jonathon Shrum (DB), Leo Smalley (OL), Landon Weyer Landon Weyer 5'11" | 175 lbs | WR Stillwater | 2023 State MN (DB)
Season Overview: UMD brought the hammer this offseason, nabbing some of the top recruits MN had to offer. Offensively they loaded up, bringing aboard a ton of talent. Including AJ Boarman AJ Boarman 6'4" | 185 lbs | QB Holy Angels | 2023 State MN from Holy Angels, who was the leading passer and rusher last season, big body Trace Bowman Trace Bowman 6'5" | 230 lbs | TE Prior Lake | 2023 State MN who should provide a great target for Boarman, Chuck Gilbert a two-star WR from Holy Angels, Ryder Patterson Ryder Patterson 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Lakeville South | 2023 MN an all-state WR from Lakeville North, and Alex Riley Alex Riley 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB Waconia | 2023 MN a true swiss army knife athlete who was a three-year starter for Waconia. They also brought in four solid OL in Carter Geerts Carter Geerts 6'2" | 235 lbs | OL Byron | 2023 State MN , Zach Johnson Zach Johnson 6'4" | 260 lbs | OL ST. LOUIS PARK | 2023 MN , Haden Kelly, and Leo Smalley. Defensively they brought in another two-star in John Barrow John Barrow 6'1" | 280 lbs | DL Cooper | 2023 State MN , three great secondary members in Joey Krouse Joey Krouse 5'10" | 185 lbs | WR Prior Lake | 2023 State MN , Jonathon Shrum, and Landon Weyer Landon Weyer 5'11" | 175 lbs | WR Stillwater | 2023 State MN , and a one-man wrecking crew in Allen Pearson Allen Pearson 6'0" | 290 lbs | OL Tartan | 2023 MN . It’s hard to imagine that some of these guys won’t be day 1 impact players for the program. They should do an excellent job of filling the shoes left by that senior class. Link to full recruiting list.
Sioux Falls: #5 in 2022
Major Exits: Thuro Reisdorfer (RB), Ethan Wittenburg (WR), Grant Rice (LB), Cam Alfaro (DB)
Major MN Recruits: Ben Glogowski Ben Glogowski 5'10" | 150 lbs | LB Mankato East | 2023 MN (DB), Drew Krengel Drew Krengel 6'4" | 265 lbs | OL Totino Grace | 2023 State MN (OL), Conner Luongvan (RB), Isaac Rudningen (LB), Bruce Soukup Bruce Soukup 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Prior Lake Highschool | 2023 MN (LB), Blake Stahl Blake Stahl 6'5" | 195 lbs | WR Champlin Park | 2023 State MN (TE), Keyuandre Watkins Keyuandre Watkins 6'5" | 215 lbs | DL Wayzata | 2023 State MN (DL)
Season Overview: Sioux Falls adds a few solid pieces for the upcoming season. Offensively they get STMA standout RB Conner Luongvan as well as Totino-Grace big man Drew Krengel Drew Krengel 6'4" | 265 lbs | OL Totino Grace | 2023 State MN . Champlin Park’s Blake Stahl Blake Stahl 6'5" | 195 lbs | WR Champlin Park | 2023 State MN is also a welcome addition to the roster who boasts a variety of talents. On the other side of the ball, they grabbed Prior Lake’s Bruce Soukup Bruce Soukup 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Prior Lake Highschool | 2023 MN , a great downhill player. They also get an athletic freak in Keyuandre Watkins Keyuandre Watkins 6'5" | 215 lbs | DL Wayzata | 2023 State MN and a lanky DB in Ben Glogowski Ben Glogowski 5'10" | 150 lbs | LB Mankato East | 2023 MN . It will be an interesting development process for these players, but a few of which I could imagine seeing varsity playing time during their freshman year. Link to full recruiting class.
Winona State: #6 in 2022
Major Exits: Sam Santiago-Lloyd (RB), Darryl Williams (WR), Ricky Smalling (WR), Jaylen Schleicher (TE), Carter Duxbury (LB), Ben McCabe (LB)
Major MN Recruits: Jacob Anderson Jacob Anderson 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Maple Grove | 2023 State MN (DB), Darioh Balisidya (DB), Aidan Boehle Aidan Boehle 6'6" | 210 lbs | DL Minnetonka | 2023 State MN (DL), Keaton Brown (OL), Peyton Byrne Peyton Byrne 6'3" | 255 lbs | OL Stewartville | 2023 MN (OL), Bryan Cassellius Bryan Cassellius 6'1" | 180 lbs | LB Winona | 2023 State MN (LB), Javontae Gregory Javontae Gregory 5'11" | 170 lbs | RB Esko | 2023 MN (DB), Brecken Klein Brecken Klein 6'4" | 285 lbs | OL Lakeville South | 2023 State MN (OL), Mason Kolling Mason Kolling 6'5" | 240 lbs | ATH Kingsland | 2023 State MN (TE), Reese Littlefield Reese Littlefield 6'3" | 235 lbs | LB Centennial | 2023 State MN (LB), Marques Monroe Marques Monroe 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB Bloomington Kennedy | 2023 State MN (DB), Lance Nielsen Jr (WR), Anthony Powell Anthony Powell 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Rogers | 2023 MN (RB), Eliajah Randle Eliajah Randle 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB Richfield | 2023 State MN (DB), Caden Spence Caden Spence 6'1" | 190 lbs | RB Zimmerman | 2023 State MN (RB), Carter Todd (WR), Wesley Wollan Wesley Wollan 6'2" | 220 lbs | DL Winona | 2023 State MN (DL), Joey Zach (OL)
Season Overview: Winona legit grabbed a bunch of D1 talent in this recruiting class. They brought in two of the top backs in the state, Anthony Powell Anthony Powell 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Rogers | 2023 MN and Caden Spence Caden Spence 6'1" | 190 lbs | RB Zimmerman | 2023 State MN , as well as several great OL in Peyton Byrne Peyton Byrne 6'3" | 255 lbs | OL Stewartville | 2023 MN , Brecken Klein Brecken Klein 6'4" | 285 lbs | OL Lakeville South | 2023 State MN , and Joey Zach. They also brought in Carter Todd, a standout WR. Defensively they brought in two-star Aidan Boehle Aidan Boehle 6'6" | 210 lbs | DL Minnetonka | 2023 State MN , a potential day-1 impact player. They also got a 4-year starter for Winona in Wesley Wollan Wesley Wollan 6'2" | 220 lbs | DL Winona | 2023 State MN , Marques Monroe Marques Monroe 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB Bloomington Kennedy | 2023 State MN a Mr. Football nominee, all-state team member Reese Littlefield Reese Littlefield 6'3" | 235 lbs | LB Centennial | 2023 State MN , and Jacob Anderson Jacob Anderson 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Maple Grove | 2023 State MN an AP all-state player. I’m excited to see how this talent evolves over the years. Link to full recruiting class.
Augustana: #7 in 2022
Major Exits: T.J Liggett (LB), Eli Weber (DB), Grayson Diepenbrock (DL), Jacob Brooks (RB), Bobby Inserra (WR), Craig Shelton (WR), Jordan Vesey (WR), Nick Harper (DB), Josh Timm (LB), Chase Tatum (DL), Frank Giamarusti (DB)
Major MN Recruits: Luke Leonard Luke Leonard 6'3" | 180 lbs | DB Mound Westonka | 2023 MN (DB), Wes Overton Wes Overton 6'3" | 215 lbs | LB Rockford | 2023 State MN (LB), Ryan Retzer Ryan Retzer 6'3" | 265 lbs | OL Belle Plaine | 2023 State MN (OL), Joey Schultz (OL), Jackson Stewart Jackson Stewart WR Delano | 2023 MN (TE), Levi Teetzel Levi Teetzel 5'11" | 190 lbs | ATH Hutchinson | 2023 State MN (DB), Sawyer Tordsen Sawyer Tordsen 6'6" | 265 lbs | DL Fairmont | 2023 State MN (OL)
Season Overview: Although Augustana got fewer MN players than some of the previously mentioned teams, the talent level is still there. Offensively they picked up some hogs for the trenches. Including Ryan Retzer Ryan Retzer 6'3" | 265 lbs | OL Belle Plaine | 2023 State MN , a top 10 MN OL, Joey Schultz, an OL known for his grit, and Sawyer Tordsen Sawyer Tordsen 6'6" | 265 lbs | DL Fairmont | 2023 State MN , a three-year starter, and unanimous team captain. They also got a big body target in Jackson Stewart Jackson Stewart WR Delano | 2023 MN . On the other side of the ball, they brought in a lanky DB in Luke Leonard, a true athlete in Wes Overton Wes Overton 6'3" | 215 lbs | LB Rockford | 2023 State MN , and a multi-faceted DB in Levi Teetzel Levi Teetzel 5'11" | 190 lbs | ATH Hutchinson | 2023 State MN . While they lack in numbers, they certainly have the talent. Full recruiting list here.
Northern State: #8 in 2022
Major Exits: Ian Marshall (DL), Payton Eue (K), Luke Chuol (DL), Brennan Kutterer (LB), Isaiah Cherrier (RB), Dominick Fiscelli (WR), Greg Lux (WR), Hunter Hansen (DB), Felipe Alvear (DB), Jack Meyers (DB)
Major MN Recruits: Ben Harrington Ben Harrington 6'6" | 230 lbs | TE Parkers Prairie | 2023 MN (TE), Jensen Wallin Jensen Wallin 6'2" | 240 lbs | TE Monticello | 2023 State MN (TE), Cooper Walder (OL), Gaabi Boucha Gaabi Boucha 6'3" | 225 lbs | ATH Warroad | 2023 State MN (LB),
Season Overview: Northern State hit the ground running in most of the midwest, but only nabbed four MN recruits. Harrington is a tower of a kid with a lot of raw potential from Parkers Prairie, while his positional counterpart Jensen Wallin Jensen Wallin 6'2" | 240 lbs | TE Monticello | 2023 State MN averaged 18.6 yards per reception his senior season and was named to the Minnesota Vikings All-Star team. Cooper Walder is a mammoth of an athlete from Sauk Rapids who was a three-year starter for the storm. The 6’8″ giant looks to be a bright part of the wolves’ future. The only defensive player from MN picked up was Warroads Gaabi Boucha Gaabi Boucha 6'3" | 225 lbs | ATH Warroad | 2023 State MN . Boucha is a massive LB clocking in at 6’3″ and 225 lbs. The three-year starter was a two-time all-conference selection. Full recruiting list here.
MSU Moorhead: #9 in 2022
Major Exits: James Eggert (LB)
Major MN Recruits: Ot Omot Ot Omot 6'4" | 165 lbs | WR Park of Cottage Grove | 2023 State MN (WR), Isaac Ivy Isaac Ivy 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR Roseville | 2023 State MN (WR), Clayton Kosel Clayton Kosel 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB Lakeview | 2023 State MN (RB), Ashton Sayre (DL), Joseph Meier Joseph Meier 6'4" | 240 lbs | OL Watertown-Mayer | 2023 MN (OL), Nick Netzke Nick Netzke 6'5" | 225 lbs | QB Byron | 2023 State MN (TE), Henry Smith Henry Smith 6'1" | 205 lbs | LB Robbinsdale Armstrong | 2023 State MN (LB), Jacob Dorner Jacob Dorner 6'3" | 240 lbs | OL Lakeville South | 2023 MN (OL), Dallen Ernst (DL), Zach Dahl Zach Dahl 6'3" | 230 lbs | LB Farmington | 2023 State MN (DL), Jonah Vierstraete Jonah Vierstraete 6'2" | 190 lbs | TE Marshall | 2023 MN (DB), Jackson Smith Jackson Smith 6'1" | 190 lbs | RB Spring Lake Park | 2023 MN (LB), Aaron Chanthanavong Aaron Chanthanavong 6'2" | 255 lbs | OL Spring Lake Park | 2023 State MN (FB/OL), Anthony Sykora Anthony Sykora 5'10" | 185 lbs | ATH West Central Area | 2023 State MN (DB), Jack Torborg Jack Torborg 6'5" | 220 lbs | TE Spring Lake Park | 2023 MN (TE), Derek Tibbetts (LB), Jacob McCalla Jacob McCalla 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Minnetonka | 2023 State MN (RB), Ben Nelson Ben Nelson 6'2" | 260 lbs | OL Kasson Mantorville | 2023 State MN (OL), Kelly Johnson Kelly Johnson 5'11" | 175 lbs | WR Alexandria | 2023 State MN (WR), Lana Oduwaiye Lana Oduwaiye 6'3" | 200 lbs | DL Simley | 2023 State MN (DL)
Season Overview: Moorhead brought in LOADS of talent this offseason. The program is stacked with young talent already and many of these guys could be competing for a spot on day 1. Offensively they got some extremely underrated players. Ot Omot Ot Omot 6'4" | 165 lbs | WR Park of Cottage Grove | 2023 State MN had well over 1,100 career receiving yards for Park, Issac Ivy is one of the crispest route runners in MN, and Kelly Johnson Kelly Johnson 5'11" | 175 lbs | WR Alexandria | 2023 State MN had over 1,300 career receiving yards. Clayton Kosel Clayton Kosel 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB Lakeview | 2023 State MN had over 3,200 career rushing yards and Jacob McCalla Jacob McCalla 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Minnetonka | 2023 State MN had over 500 yards in just 4 games during his senior season. In the trenches, they brought in Joseph Meier Joseph Meier 6'4" | 240 lbs | OL Watertown-Mayer | 2023 MN who recorded 35 pancakes during his senior campaign, a two-year starter in Jacob Dorner Jacob Dorner 6'3" | 240 lbs | OL Lakeville South | 2023 MN , and an all-state lineman in Ben Nelson Ben Nelson 6'2" | 260 lbs | OL Kasson Mantorville | 2023 State MN . On the other side of the line of scrimmage, they also stocked up. Ashton Sayre had 3 sacks and 67 tackles in his senior season, Henry Smith Henry Smith 6'1" | 205 lbs | LB Robbinsdale Armstrong | 2023 State MN had over 200 career tackles, Zach Dahl Zach Dahl 6'3" | 230 lbs | LB Farmington | 2023 State MN had over 80 tackles as a senior, Jackson Smith Jackson Smith 6'1" | 190 lbs | RB Spring Lake Park | 2023 MN with 180+ career tackles, Anthony Sykora Anthony Sykora 5'10" | 185 lbs | ATH West Central Area | 2023 State MN was one of the best overall athletes in MN, and Lana Oduwaiye Lana Oduwaiye 6'3" | 200 lbs | DL Simley | 2023 State MN who accumulated 10 sacks during his senior campaign. All of these athletes and more could be game-changers for the Dragons. Full recruiting list here.
SMSU: #10 in 2022
Major Exits: Dylan Lauer (OL), Jesse Sherwood (RB), Onte Burns (LB), Alan Giron (DB)
Major MN Recruits: Omar Abdi Omar Abdi 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR Marshall | 2023 MN (WR), DaNari Conners (RB), Micah Cozad (OL), Kole Curry (WR), Cam Enright (DB), Kellen Johnson Kellen Johnson 6'5" | 205 lbs | QB Pipestone Area Schools | 2023 MN (QB), Gabe Kamann Gabe Kamann 6'4" | 260 lbs | OL Waconia | 2023 MN (OL), Parker Knutson Parker Knutson 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Sartell-St. Stephen | 2023 State MN (DB), Malachi Kohls Malachi Kohls 6'3" | 230 lbs | OL Minnesota Valley Lutheran | 2023 MN (DL), Macoy Krick Macoy Krick 6'0" | 195 lbs | WR Springfield | 2023 MN (WR), Anthony Linder (OL), Jaiden Loots Jaiden Loots 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB Centennial | 2023 State MN (LB), Stevie Mcmath Stevie Mcmath 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR BOLD | 2023 MN (DB), Kale Mensink (LB), David Ola-Kazeem David Ola-Kazeem 6'1" | 160 lbs | WR Park Of Cottage Grove | 2023 State MN (WR), Keegan Patterson Keegan Patterson 6'2" | 170 lbs | QB Sauk Rapids-Rice | 2023 MN (DB), Will Priest Will Priest 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Rosemount | 2023 State MN (RB), Greg Schafer Greg Schafer 5'10" | 155 lbs | RB Lakeview | 2023 State MN (WR), Erik Vedoy Erik Vedoy 6'4" | 220 lbs | TE Spring Lake Park | 2023 MN (TE), Trey Wibeto Trey Wibeto 6'3" | 230 lbs | OL Zimmerman | 2023 MN (DL)
Season Overview: SMSU brought the numbers this offseason. Another NSIC program with a young team, some of these guys are looking to be day-1 starters for the Mustangs. This class is headlined by Kellen Johnson Kellen Johnson 6'5" | 205 lbs | QB Pipestone Area Schools | 2023 MN , as the Pipestone product finished his senior season with over 2,900 all-purpose yards and 28 TDs. Other offensive weapons include Kole Curry who finished with 1,600 all-purpose yards as a senior, Will Priest Will Priest 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Rosemount | 2023 State MN who amassed over 1,000 rushing yards, and Macoy Krick Macoy Krick 6'0" | 195 lbs | WR Springfield | 2023 MN who had over 850 receiving yards his senior year. In the trenches, they picked up state champion powerlifter Micah Cozad, a solid athlete in Gabe Kamann Gabe Kamann 6'4" | 260 lbs | OL Waconia | 2023 MN , and a true hog in Anthony Linder. Defensively they added Cam Enright who has the 4th most INTs in school history, freak athlete Parker Knutson Parker Knutson 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Sartell-St. Stephen | 2023 State MN , Malachi Kohls Malachi Kohls 6'3" | 230 lbs | OL Minnesota Valley Lutheran | 2023 MN who finished his career with over 210 tackles and 20 sacks, versatile player Keegan Patterson Keegan Patterson 6'2" | 170 lbs | QB Sauk Rapids-Rice | 2023 MN , and Trey Wibeto Trey Wibeto 6'3" | 230 lbs | OL Zimmerman | 2023 MN who amassed over 75 tackles as a senior. SMSU did a solid job with this recruiting class and has brought in tons of talent they can easily develop. Full recruitment list here.
UMary: #11 in 2022
Major Exits: Dave Small (RB), Danny Kittner (WR), Logan Nelson (QB), Devyn Charles (LB), Devin Beck (LB), Johnny Tillman (DB), Jamire Jackson (DB), Ty’Rhae Gibson (DB), Nate Eschleman (LB), William Federson (LB)
Major MN Recruits: Ian Oberfeld Ian Oberfeld 6'2" | 270 lbs | DL Pierz Healy | 2023 State MN (OL), Travis Biery Travis Biery 6'2" | 220 lbs | DL Sauk Rapids-Rice | 2023 State MN (DL), Cole Hentges Cole Hentges 6'0" | 200 lbs | QB Sartell-St. Stephen | 2023 State MN (QB), Ramsey Morrell Ramsey Morrell 6'3" | 215 lbs | TE Mahtomedi | 2023 MN (TE), Ryder Peterson (LB), Sean Robinson (DB), Carter Svobodny Carter Svobodny 6'3" | 255 lbs | DL Duluth East | 2023 State MN (OL)
Season Overview: UMary may have had a down year in 2022, but they snagged some sneaky good athletes from MN. Starting with a Mr. Football nominee in Cole Hentges Cole Hentges 6'0" | 200 lbs | QB Sartell-St. Stephen | 2023 State MN , the 4 sport athlete had over 2,500 all-purpose yards his senior year. They also added three very capable blockers in Ramsey Morrell Ramsey Morrell 6'3" | 215 lbs | TE Mahtomedi | 2023 MN , Carter Svobodny Carter Svobodny 6'3" | 255 lbs | DL Duluth East | 2023 State MN , and Ian Oberfeld Ian Oberfeld 6'2" | 270 lbs | DL Pierz Healy | 2023 State MN who is a three-time all-district lineman. Defensively they brought in Travis Biery Travis Biery 6'2" | 220 lbs | DL Sauk Rapids-Rice | 2023 State MN who amassed over 70 tackles his senior season, a four-year starter in Ryder Peterson, and well-rounded athlete Sean Robinson. Full recruiting list here.
CSP: #12 in 2022
Major Exits: N/A
Major MN Recruits: Logan Eisele Logan Eisele 6'0" | 195 lbs | ATH Becker | 2023 MN (RB), Ugonna Okeke (DL)
Season Overview: Concordia St. Paul did not have the season they were expecting nor did they have the season that they wanted. They only brought in two recruits in 2023 but they each could do some damage in their own right. Logan Eisele Logan Eisele 6'0" | 195 lbs | ATH Becker | 2023 MN is an all-conference RB with a lot of grit, and Ugonna Okeke is an all-conference player who complied 55 tackles in his two seasons on varsity. Full recruiting list here.
Minot State: #13 in 2022
Minot State did not have any recruits from Minnesota in 2023.
Upper Iowa: #14 in 2022
Upper Iowa did not have any recruits from Minnesota in 2023.