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Brian’s Twitter evals

Brian’s Twitter evals
Brian Jerzak
Brian Jerzak
July 23, 2023 @ 12:50 AM
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Brycen Lotz
Brycen Lotz 6'5" | 270 lbs | OL | 2024
MN
Caleb Thinesen
Caleb Thinesen 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB | 2024
MN
Elliott Viland
Elliott Viland 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH | 2024
MN
Juan Garcia-Okoi
Juan Garcia-Okoi 6'0" | 155 lbs | DB/WR | 2027
TX
Adrian Onyiego
Adrian Onyiego 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB | 2024
MN
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A pair of Division I commits highlight this group of five. Along with the DI commits, we highlight a couple of quarterbacks and a look into the future with a guy who, at a young age, is already getting some national attention.

Elliott Viland

Elliott Viland

MN
ATH
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 160
POS ATH
CLASS 2024
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Elliott
Viland ATH
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
Weight
160
HS
Bethlehem Academy
|
MN
Brian’s Twitter evals
Viland’s arm strength is quickly evident. He doesn’t need to have his feet set to get the ball...
Written by Brian Jerzak
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Elliott Viland

Instagram Twitter
State: Minnesota
School: Bethlehem Academy
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Highlights

Bemidji State
Caleb Thinesen

Caleb Thinesen

MN
QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB
CLASS 2024
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​
Caleb
Thinesen QB
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
Weight
180
HS
Dassel-Cokato
|
MN
Brian’s Twitter evals
Thinesen is another strong-armed quarterback in the 2024 class. He can push the ball down the field effectively...
Written by Brian Jerzak
Bemidji State
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Caleb Thinesen

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State: Minnesota
School: Dassel-Cokato
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Highlights

Wyoming
Adrian Onyiego

Adrian Onyiego

MN
LB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 205
POS LB
CLASS 2024
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Adrian
Onyiego LB
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
Weight
205
HS
Rogers
|
MN
Brian’s Twitter evals
Onyiego is different from your typical defensive end. I have to believe he is one of the fastest...
Written by Brian Jerzak
Wyoming
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Adrian Onyiego

Instagram Twitter
State: Minnesota
School: Rogers
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Wyoming
Brycen Lotz

Brycen Lotz

MN
OL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 270
POS OL
CLASS 2024
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Brycen
Lotz OL
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
Weight
270
HS
Braham Area
|
MN
Brian’s Twitter evals
Another Wyoming commit, Lotz is one of the more athletic offensive linemen in the state. His straight-line speed...
Written by Brian Jerzak
Wyoming
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Brycen Lotz

Instagram Twitter
State: Minnesota
School: Braham Area
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Highlights

Juan Garcia-Okoi

Juan Garcia-Okoi

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 155
POS DB/WR
CLASS 2027
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Juan
Garcia-Okoi DB/WR
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
155
HS
LAKE DALLAS
|
TX
Brian’s Twitter evals
Quickness and speed make Garcia-Okoi an exciting option for the Cougars – if not this season – then...
Written by Brian Jerzak
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Juan Garcia-Okoi

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State: Texas
School: LAKE DALLAS
Club: Centennial Rage
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