PrepRedzoneMN Stock-Up Showcase: RB/LB Standouts & Notes

Yesterday, over 200 athletes from Minnesota and Wisconsin descended on the Brooklyn Park Sports Dome to compete in what is inarguably the premier high school football showcase in Minnesota. With athletes representing all parts of Minnesota and every classification of football the state has to offer, our scouts, other media members, and college coaches from three different levels of college football (not to mention the P5, FBS, and FCS programs receiving testing results while adhering to the dead period that included the 17th), we were treated to hours of high-quality athletic testing (40, short-shuttle, broad jump, L-drill), position-specific coaching and individual time from college staff, and competition against the best the state has to offer, not to mention the recruiting bonuses. After what was a fun, thrilling, eventful, and tiring day of action, I'm pumped to present my notebook of top performers, sleepers, stock-risers, and dark horses from Session 1's RBs and LBs of the PrepRedzoneMN Showcase.   --   RBs:   Overview: There was an overall good showing from the RB group at the PRzMN Showcase. Diverse range of graduating classes and geographic regions, impressive testing numbers, and some noticeable and obvious athletes that looked athletic, quick, and competitive during both testing and competition that really gave the opposing LBs trouble during 1-on-1s at the end of the session. Let's check out some of the top performers!   Oliver's Top-3 Most-Noticed RB Standouts:   Bib #4: [player_tooltip player_id='402074' first='Kaaleem' last='Reiland'] (Kingsland) 2026. 5'8, 181 lbs.   A veteran of the PRzMN Showcase and now a multi-time standout selection, Kingsland's do-it-all dynamo [player_tooltip player_id='402074' first='Kaaleem' last='Reiland'] was a coaches favorite and obvious eye-catching who was extremely comfortable with the ball in-hand and when working in space against opponents. Did have a habit of throwing one-to-many moves out there during angle drills against LBs, but he was very effective when he stuck his cleat in the turf and naturally elusive as well. Also, I was stoked to see him improve on his 40 time from last year's freshman campaign, as he posted a 40 in the 4.8s and added two 4.7 short-shuttles and an 8'8" broad jump.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/4-Kaaleem-Reiland.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119350"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">4 - [player_tooltip player_id='402074' first='Kaaleem' last='Reiland']</figcaption></figure>   Bib #6: [player_tooltip player_id='945336' first='Jonah' last='Shine'] (Lakeville South) 2025. 5'9, 171 lbs.   Another unanimous top performer from coaches working the event and in attendance to scout, it shouldn't come as much of a surprise that a Lakeville South RB made the list. The Cougars pump out RB products like it's their bread & butter and they have an athletic one in the building for another season in Shine, who posted an notable back-to-back 4.72 40s, a 4.47 short-shuttle, and 9'3" and 9'5" broad jumps to really showcase his athleticism. Shine was also effective and showed off good timing and shake when making defenders miss, was an asset as a pass catcher, and I also heard he was one of the most coachable kids in attendance and was really focused on getting better, getting coached up, and making the most of his time in Brooklyn Park. Shine really boosted his stock with her performance on Sunday and is a sleeper in a talent-rich '25 RB class.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/6-Jonah-Shine.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119352"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">6 - [player_tooltip player_id='945336' first='Jonah' last='Shine']</figcaption></figure>   MVP:   Bib #19: [player_tooltip player_id='704471' first='Dashawn' last='Moore'] (Duluth Denfeld) 2024.   Undoubtedly one of the top uncommitted seniors at the event, Moore was a game-changing athlete that really put in some work on Sunday. Twitchy and explosive out of his cuts, showed off good body control and natural quickness, and put in work during 1-on-1s. Solid route-runner who could create separation at the top of the route, good hands, and really challenging for opponents to corral or even get hands on. Complete package and a prospect who can really help out a college program in the explosiveness department. Moore posted a 4.65 and 4.63 40, 4.56 short-shuttle, and 9' broad jump.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/19-Dashawn-Moore1.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119364"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">19 - [player_tooltip player_id='704471' first='Dashawn' last='Moore'](1)</figcaption></figure>   More Standouts:   Bib #9: [player_tooltip player_id='348721' first='Madden' last='Ison'] (Eagan) 2025. 5'9.25, 192 lbs.   A game-breaker on tape, Ison packed up the splash play ability in-person as he posted a 4.65 40, 4.31 short-shuttle, and 9'6" broad jump. Tested very well and translated the athleticism to competition smoothly.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/9-Madden-Ison.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119355"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">9 - [player_tooltip player_id='348721' first='Madden' last='Ison']</figcaption></figure>   Bib #48: [player_tooltip player_id='234867' first='Jacari' last='Swinea'] (Worthington) 2025. 6'1, 190 lbs.   Good size and had an eye-catching build that he used to generate a ton of power when working laterally. Clocked a 4.67 40, 4.71 short-shuttle, and back-to-back 9'6" broad jumps to boot. Big-time athlete from small-school Worthington.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/12/122-Jacari-Swinea.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-247471"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">122 - [player_tooltip player_id='234867' first='Jacari' last='Swinea']</figcaption></figure>   Bib #49: [player_tooltip player_id='743260' first='Gavin' last='Schmidt'] (Elk River) 2025. 6'1.5", 202 lbs.   One of the most physically impressive and put together RBs in attendance, Elk River's Schmidt was a baller in a camp setting just like he is padded up. The hard-nosed RB posted a 4.72 40, 4.44 short-shuttle, and 8'11" broad jump. Was a beast during RB vs. LB pass-pro, was strong at the catch and contact point, and had some good hands as well.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/49-Gavin-Schmidt.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119391"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">49 - [player_tooltip player_id='743260' first='Gavin' last='Schmidt']</figcaption></figure>   Bib #5: [player_tooltip player_id='234777' first='Elijah' last='Johnson'] (Fairmont) 2025. 5'8, 195 lbs.   Was everything he showed on tape and more. Powerful, compact build with good speed (4.56 40), laterally quick and powerful when cutting and putting a move on (4.53 short-shuttle). Looked good during 1-on-1s, positional drills, and competition. Really like how he's developing and the athletic package the '25 RB class dark horse brings as a ball-carrier.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/5-Elijah-Johnson.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119351"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">5 - [player_tooltip player_id='234777' first='Elijah' last='Johnson']</figcaption></figure>   Bib #118: [player_tooltip player_id='970864' first='Ayomide' last='Ogundeji'] (Nevis) 2025. 5'9, 172 lbs.   The 9man state champ showed off his explosiveness, mismatch ability, and dynamic skillset during all portions of the PRzMN Showcase and was particularly effective during 1-on-1s vs. LBs, where he won more than fair share of reps and won them convincingly as well. Quick and sudden when cutting and showing off some solid route-running skills, Ogundeji all blew the doors off the testing portion of the day and posted a 4.62 and 4.60 40, 4.46 short-shuttle, and 9'1" and 9'0" broad jumps to really display some high-quality athleticism from Outstate, small-school, 9Man Minnesota.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/118-Ayomide-Ogundeji.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119477"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">118 - [player_tooltip player_id='970864' first='Ayomide' last='Ogundeji']</figcaption></figure>   Bib #153: [player_tooltip player_id='1104940' first='Carson' last='Heimer'] (Byron) 2026. 6'.25", 171 lbs.   What a showing from the sophomore! I didn't have Byron High School's Heimer on my radar going into the day, but the PRzMN Showcase breakout star certainly is on it now. Another addition to a growing line of impressive Byron football prospects as of late, Heimer posted two blazing 40 times of 4.59, a 4.46 and 4.53 short-shuttle, 7.02 L-drill, and a 9'7" and 9'6" broad jump for one of the best testing showings of the day, especially amongst sophomores. Real-deal athlete who knew how to use it as well, showing some exciting flashes during 1-on-1s. What a day from Mr. Heimer!   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/153-Carson-Heimer.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119504"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">153 - [player_tooltip player_id='1104940' first='Carson' last='Heimer']</figcaption></figure>   Bib #35: [player_tooltip player_id='924230' first='Jeffrey' last='Nordvold'] (Maple Grove) 2026. 6'.05", 203 lbs.   4.88 40, 4.59 and 4.53 short-shuttles, and 8'8" broad jump for a solid athletic showing from the sophomore big-schooler.   Bib #105: [player_tooltip player_id='605457' first='Lamari' last='Brown'] (Spring Lake Park) 2026. 5'8, 168 lbs.   4.71 40, 4.25 and 4.47 short-shuttle, 9'2" broad jump, 6.96 L-drill. Good testing portion of the Showcase for the SLP sophomore.   Bib #166: [player_tooltip player_id='1120582' first='Treshawn' last='Jones'] (Delasalle) 2025. 5'11.5", 228 lbs.   Would not want to get in the way of this dude with a full head of steam.   Bib #101: [player_tooltip player_id='348733' first='Brecken' last='Keoraj'] (Elk River) 2025. 5'7, 150 lbs.   Once against showcased his outstanding quickness and lateral ability as he went 4.32 and 4.31 in the short-shuttle. Also added a 4.72 40, two 9'7" broad jumps, and two 7.19 L-drills.   LBs:   Overview: A thinner group (numbers-wise) compared to the rest of the position groups at Sunday's PrepRedzoneMN Showcase, the LBs came out strong in the 2025 class and presented some exciting sophomores. Led by the two undisputed big dogs of Maple Grove's [player_tooltip player_id='363115' first='Jacob' last='Wrbanek'] (6'3.5, 214 lbs.) and [player_tooltip player_id='1120518' first='Bo' last='Draheim'] (6'1.5", 211 lbs.), who were both impressive laterally and capable of covering a ton of ground in run and pass defense, the LBs received a ton of reps during 1-on-1s against a deep & talented RB group who have an advantage in these passing scenarios in a camp setting and put their opposing LBs in situations they don't often find themselves in schematically. However, they rose to the occasion. Let's get to know the standouts!   Oliver's Top & Most-Noticed LB Standouts   MVP:   Bib #72: [player_tooltip player_id='363115' first='Jacob' last='Wrbanek'] (Maple Grove) 2025. 6'3.5", 213 lbs.   Size is definitely a checked box for the Crimson junior, who is also very impressive laterally, both in a testing phase (4.34 & 4.41 short-shuttle and 7.13 and 7.08 L-drill) and during competition. He can change direction and close well, which helped in coverage and during 1-on-1 angle drills during positional time. Also has good length and knows how to use it, both when rushing the QB against a RB in pass-pro and to break up passes. Also posted a 9'2" broad jump. Had a good season as a junior in his first year of varsity action, is extremely motived and goal-oriented as a football prospect, was named a captain going into the offseason for MG, and has the size to really catch the attention of D1 programs.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/72-Jacob-Wrbanek1.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119411"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">72 - [player_tooltip player_id='363115' first='Jacob' last='Wrbanek'](1)</figcaption></figure>   Bib #60: [player_tooltip player_id='1120518' first='Bo' last='Draheim'] (Maple Grove) 2025. 6'1.5", 211 lbs.   Didn't get to watch Draheim as much as I would have liked, but I heard good things from coaches and media about his performance, which stretched impressively into all three portions of the Showcase. Posted an impressive 4.41 and 4.29 short-shuttle, as well as 6.89 L-drill to really highlight some top-notch lateral ability. Sudden, powerful, and quick during drills and when adjusting to RBs routes, he really boosted his stock in his performance on Sunday.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/60-Bo-Draheim.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119400"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">60 - [player_tooltip player_id='1120518' first='Bo' last='Draheim']</figcaption></figure>   Other Standouts:   Bib #56: [player_tooltip player_id='1120625' first='Luke' last='Henry'] (Eden Prairie) 2026. 6'1.25", 205 lbs.   Coming from a program that pumps out LBs like it's a full-time job, you'd be a fool to ignore the up-and-coming [player_tooltip player_id='1120625' first='Luke' last='Henry'] from the powerhouse Eagles. Posted some solid athletic numbers (4.66 5-10-5, 8'6" broad, nearly sub-5 second 40) and was technically sound and not scared to get physical.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/56-Luke-Henry.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119396"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">56 - [player_tooltip player_id='1120625' first='Luke' last='Henry']</figcaption></figure>   Bib #69: [player_tooltip player_id='923835' first='Aidan' last='Boche'] (Park of Cottage Grove) 2026. 6'3.5", 190 lbs.   Another sleeper in the 2026 class of MN LBs, Boche boosted his stock with some intriguing verified size at nearly 6'4, 200 lbs. with a frame that could hold a ton more weight. He's still very much growing into his body, but Boche is noticeably athletic and posted some good tested numbers like 4.93 40, 4.6 short-shuttle, and 8'8" broad jump. The future looks promising for the Park sophomore.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/69-Aidan-Boche.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119408"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">69 - [player_tooltip player_id='923835' first='Aidan' last='Boche']</figcaption></figure>   Bib #40: [player_tooltip player_id='244980' first='Ryder' last='Vylasek'] (Rogers) 2025. 5'11, 193 lbs.   Posted a 4.53 on the short-shuttle and a 9'2 broad jump and had some solid reps during 1-on-1s against opposing RBs.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/40-Ryder-Vylasek.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119384"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">40 - [player_tooltip player_id='244980' first='Ryder' last='Vylasek']</figcaption></figure>

Yesterday, over 200 athletes from Minnesota and Wisconsin descended on the Brooklyn Park Sports Dome to compete in what is inarguably the premier high school football showcase in Minnesota. With athletes representing all parts of Minnesota and every classification of football the state has to offer, our scouts, other media members, and college coaches from three different levels of college football (not to mention the P5, FBS, and FCS programs receiving testing results while adhering to the dead period that included the 17th), we were treated to hours of high-quality athletic testing (40, short-shuttle, broad jump, L-drill), position-specific coaching and individual time from college staff, and competition against the best the state has to offer, not to mention the recruiting bonuses. After what was a fun, thrilling, eventful, and tiring day of action, I'm pumped to present my notebook of top performers, sleepers, stock-risers, and dark horses from Session 1's RBs and LBs of the PrepRedzoneMN Showcase.