PrepRedzoneMN 2024 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers & Uncommitted

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the blink of an eye, Minnesota's class of 2024's high school football journey has come and gone. Still a bit surreal saying that, as they are still in the midst of their senior year and it seems like the thrilling, competitive, eventful, and hair-raising 2023 prep season just happened, but as it goes, their high school football experience is over. To commemorate, applaud, and send off the senior class, <em>PrepRedzoneMN</em> was honored and eager to publish the FINAL <em>PRzMN </em>2024 Rankings Update, which went live last Friday and included renovations such as 100 new names added, a completely refurbished Top-25, 50, &amp; 100, a 50+ update to a Top 300, a New #1, a ridiculously talented Big Board, and some major movement - both up and down - in the established and already-ranked prospects that comprise our unmatched high school football state rankings. A fan favorite, <em>PRzMN </em>always finds it necessary to highlight the biggest movers and shakers of the update, and if you've been reading our stuff for a while then you know we always need to follow an update with the Biggest Stock Risers and Top Newcomers in the newly published rankings. Now, it's Top Newcomer time, and boy did some kids blast into the rankings. Along with the highest and latest new addition in <em>PRzMN's </em>history, we have some seriously impressive first and last ranking introductions, and for you enjoyment only, we also named the Top Uncommitted Seniors in MN's 2024 class. Dig in, and thanks for everything, seniors!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Top Newcomers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1140524"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Boom! Coming in hot as our Top Newcomer of the final u003cemu003ePRzMNu003c/emu003e 2024 Rankings Update, u003cemu003eEsko'su003c/emu003e 6'5, 230 lb. DL u003cstrongu003eBraedyn Male u003c/strongu003ehas to be in discussion as the biggest breakout star of the 2023 MN prep football season, and for his efforts, he debuts at #15 overall and the #5 DL in an outrageous senior defensive lineman class. I believe this is the latest and highest New Addition to a u003cemu003ePrepRedzoneMN u003c/emu003erankings update, and boy was there something in the water in Esko this winter. Another testament to the unincorporated community's outrageous 2024 class of prospects, u003cstrongu003eMaleu003c/strongu003e took a few years off from football and came back with something to prove for u003cemu003eEsko'su003c/emu003e 2023 campaign, showing off some real-deal athleticism in a giant 6'5, 230 lb. frame that is a raw ball of athletic clay just waiting for a college program to get their hands on. The multi-sport functionality and success is a concrete checkmark in his recruiting profile, as he has clocked a 4.9 40 in u003cemu003eEsko'su003c/emu003e Su0026amp;C program, has recorded a 6'5u0022 high jump on the track, and can really throw the hammer down when dunking a basketball with ease.  That context, plus his impressive senior film, earned him an in-season PWO offer from the home state Gophers, and since basketball season has gotten underway he's also heard from Valley City State, Southwest Minnesota State, and MSU-Mankato. u003cstrongu003eMale'su003c/strongu003e size/athleticism combination already makes him a suitable candidate to play football at the highest level, and when you combine it with his raw ability, which includes the strength to successfully execute power rushes and back down OL once he gets his mitts on a blocker as a 5T, loose enough hips to work around OL, the speed to run down ball carriers out on the edge with ease, and a good get off on the LOS. As mentioned, he's definitely still raw, but in this day and age of college football where the coaching is so high-level, that is looked at as a good thing if you have the build and athleticism, both of which u003cstrongu003eMaleu003c/strongu003e possesses. I'm surprised Missouri Valley programs still haven't gotten involved. High-ceiling and high-upside uncommitted senior from the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Welcome to the rankings, young buck!","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["867179"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"The #2 Top Newcomer in the 2024 u003cemu003ePRzMNu003c/emu003e Rankings Update is also the #3 uncommitted Minnesota senior, and boy has u003cemu003eHill-Murray'su003c/emu003e 6'5, 215 TE/DE/LS u003cstrongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='867179' first='Luke' last='Grigson']u003c/strongu003e been making some noise on the recruiting trail. Grigson earned a personal story/shoutout from u003cemu003e247Sportsu003c/emu003e Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong in early December, an individual recruiting tweet from the Godfather of Recruiting Tom Lemming in mid-November, and an uncommitted shoutout on Twitter from u003cemu003ePrepRedzone'su003c/emu003e General Manager Jake Lemming a few days later. The elder Lemming stated that Grigson is u0022the fastest rising prospect in Minnesotau0022 who possesses u0022great length, quick feet and a great combination of power, burst, instincts, and desire. 76u0022 wingspan. No doubt a power 5 talent.u0022 u003cemu003ePRZ's u003c/emu003eLemming added that he u0022spoke with former Baylor u0026amp; ASU Defensive Coordinator Phil Bennett and he raved about 6'6, 215 lb. ATHu003cstrongu003e [player_tooltip player_id='867179' first='Luke' last='Grigson']u003c/strongu003e. I see why, he's got a frame that can easily pack 40 pounds on, shows good flexibility and plays with an edge. I like him as a TE at the next level.u0022rnrnHigh praise from some of the most influential names and scouts in high school football recruiting, and u003cstrongu003eGrigson'su003c/strongu003e recruitment has reflected the surge of attention. Since the season ended, u003cstrongu003eGrigsonu003c/strongu003e has earned offers from Maine (FCS), and PWOs from Kansas, Purdue, and Georgia, three big-time preferred walk-ons to add to the FCS offers from Maine and Northern Iowa, who offered up in early May as well. Our new #27 overall 2024 prospect and #3 athlete has a great chance to outplay that debut ranking despite being nearly a Top-25 player in the class. Keep your eyes and ears open for word on u003cstrongu003eGrigson'su003c/strongu003e new home in the coming weeks/months.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1140773"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"I spent a lot of my formative years of college in the town of Northfield and spent many Friday fall nights killing time before the following day's MIAC contest by watching the u003cemu003eRaidersu003c/emu003e take on some fellow Southern MN competition. To see them send a prospect to the FCS national back-to-back champs in the 2024 class is quite an exciting development, and boy did the Jackrabbits do a good job of finding, evaluating, and winning the commitment of 6'8, 270 lb OT u003cstrongu003eKyan Rauku003c/strongu003e. Although u003cstrongu003eRauku003c/strongu003e wasn't as public with his recruitment as most, it seems like the u003cemu003eNorthfield Raideru003c/emu003e OT was very much under-the-radar when the Jacks snagged him in late June, and I'm pumped to see him join a really solid group of Minnesotans heading to Brookings in the SDSU 2024 signing class. A strong, long and super lean RT with more room to fill in, u003cstrongu003eRauku003c/strongu003e knows how to use his plus-length to his advantage and is quick to make first contact and hard to disengage from for helpless defenders. The 6'8er is strong enough to finish DL off simple down blocks, does a good job of staying square and running his feet when working to finish, and can operate and find work in space and at the second level of a defense. u003cstrongu003eRauku003c/strongu003e is still a bit raw, but has all of the makings of developing into a Missouri Valley starer and potentially All-Conference blocker in the future, a theme that has worked very well for Minnesota OL in the past. The soon-to-be Jackrabbit debuts as the #33 overall MN 2024 and OL5 in a very deep senior offensive line class.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1140779"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Someone is going to get a beast of an OT in u003cemu003eBrainerd'su003c/emu003e unsigned senior OT u003cstrongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='1140779' first='Mitchell' last='Wind']u003c/strongu003e, who made a big-time debut to the 2024 rankings as our #37 overall prospect and #9 OL. The MN All-Star has the chance to be the sleeper lineman of the entire class in my opinion, as his film is very impressive despite it being somewhat hard to clearly navigate, as he didn't post a lot of tape as a junior and now has more than enough tape to work with in game-to-game highlights from 2023. However, u003cstrongu003eWindu003c/strongu003e has the size (6'7, 265 lbs.), length, physicality, balance, and mobility to really become a stud at the next level.rnrnSome high-profile eyes and names have followed him for his efforts and take notice, most notably  Central Michigan's Directory of Recruiting Michael McGee, seven different Minnesota Gophers staff members, Wyoming's DPP Kirby O'Meara, thee Randy Hedberg of NDSU, and North Dakota's OL coach Joe Pawlak, not to mention coaches from just about every NSIC and MIAC school.rnrnThe RT sent some defenders flying backward and onto their butts like they were hit by a pickup truck, is effective and smooth when pulling back across the LOS and lead blocking out in space, shows off balance, coordination, and some flexibility, and is strong at the contact point and understands leverage and uses defenders momentum or body-positioning mistakes against them. Despite still being a bit of an enigma, I think u003cstrongu003eWindu003c/strongu003e has an excellent shot of outplaying his debut ranking and he's surely one of the top unsigned linemen in the Midwest. Big-time sleeper still available out of u003cemu003eBrainerdu003c/emu003e!","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1140786"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"The Minnesota Gophers got quite the PWO athlete in u003cemu003eRockford'su003c/emu003e 6'1, 205 lb. SS u003cstrongu003eHarrison Brunu003c/strongu003e, who reports a 10'4 broad jump, 4.63 laser 40, and 36u0022 vert. Quite impressive numbers on the testing sheet, and the film backs up the reported athletic numbers, not to mention the fact that u003cstrongu003eBrunu003c/strongu003e is one of the hardest hitters in the entire Land of 10,000 Lakes. The All-Metro and MN All-Star earned that PWO during the Gophers summer prospect camp, one of the more impressive in-person accomplishments a recruit can pull off, and it took him just a little over a month to jump on the B1G opportunity. We've seen a good amount of in-state PWO signings work out well for the U, and a good amount of bouncebacks to find success at lower division programs, and a lot of the time the big difference just comes down to if the player is athletic enough to play at a P5, B1G level. u003cstrongu003eBrunu003c/strongu003e should be able to fit in nicely in Dinkytown if those numbers are 100% accurate (not saying they aren't, I just can't confirm them personally), and I would be very curious to see how recruitment would have continued to develop if he hadn't jumped on the Gophers PWO so early. No matter though, as u003cstrongu003eBrunu003c/strongu003e easily earned his #42 overall and #6 DB ranking, and I must say that I'm also very interested to see what he'll play at the next level. u003cstrongu003eBrunu003c/strongu003e tallied 92 tackles, 4 INTs, a pick-six, 1,237 all-purpose yards, and 12 TDs in 2023, and he has some reps where he looks like a man amongst boys, easily ripping the football out of WRs hands like he was taking candy from a baby, suplexing ball carriers like it's the old WWF, and running by and through would-be pursuers like he's playing against freshman competition. The 205 lber. is an explosive and dominating tackler in space, runs the alley very well and takes good angles to the football, shows off some ball skills and comfort when the rock is in the air, and is a three-phase contributor and playmaker. I could watch him lay the wood all day. Gophers got a stud in our #5 Top Newcomer of the 2024 final rankings update.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["868570"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"A stud basketball player who brings that marquee explosiveness to the gridiron, u003cemu003eEast Ridge'su003c/emu003e 6'4, 220 lb. athlete u003cstrongu003eCharlieu003c/strongu003e u003cstrongu003eBernu003c/strongu003e clocks a 10' broad jump and 40u0022 vert and had a very dominating 2023 season that made him one of the biggest recruiting winners of the summer camp season and '23 fall season. A defense-first prospect who started contributing to offense this fall to make a big-time splash, u003cstrongu003eBernu003c/strongu003e used that massive 6'4, 220 lb. frame to record 26 catches for 290 yards and 6 TDs and 76 rushes for 368 yards and 9 TDs  to present a matchup nightmare for 6A competition attempting to corral and handle the XL RB and WR. Plus, he posted 11 tackles, a TFL, a FF, and a fumble recovery on defense. u003cstrongu003eBernu003c/strongu003e set up his dramatic #43 overall and #4 ATH debut during the summer after a visit to Grand Forks earned him his first offer from North Dakota. St. Thomas followed it up the next month, and the Tommies ended up earning the dynamic athletes commitment in early December for a very excitingly versatile and long senior signing. u003cstrongu003eBernu003c/strongu003e lined up all over the field in 2023: wing, fullback, standup 5T or Wide9, tailback, and TE in just the few minutes of film I watched, and holy cow is this dude a great combo of balance, quickness, speed, and power after the catch that can high-knee through multiple tackle attempts, juke by them like a much smaller RB, or simply run by them like a speedster of a wideout. With soft hands, great vision, powerful cuts when he sticks his cleat in the ground, and the ability to penetrate quickly and can make a tackle in a 1-on-1 scenario in space well as a DE, u003cstrongu003eBernu003c/strongu003e is a total playmaker whenever he gets near the ball. For such a big kid to be so dangerous after the catch presents a very intriguing prospect at the next level and I guarantee the Tommies are going to get the most out of u003cstrongu003eBernu003c/strongu003e. Can't wait to watch him make people miss, get the crowd on their feet, and tote the rock in St. Paul!","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1150006"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"We're sticking with long, great-framed with room to fill in, athletic, offensive playmakers for our #7 Top Newcomer of these illustrious 2024 u003cemu003ePRzMNu003c/emu003e final rankings update. Instead of a Metro 6A dynamic pass-catching standout, we're heading to the Outstate and SE Minnesota's Lake City, population 5,297. 6'4, 200 lb. MN All-Star u003cstrongu003eKeegan Ryanu003c/strongu003e got a ton of love on the site after asserting himself as one of Minnesota's top summer camp season winners this past summer, as he camped at North Dakota, earned an offer after performing in their prospect camp, and committing to the Missouri Valley and FCS heavyweight Flying Hawks the next day. Hard to get him off your radar after that, and after balling out during the fall of 2023, u003cstrongu003eRyanu003c/strongu003e comes in as our #45 overall senior and WR4. Well earned, my man! The 6'4, 200+ lb. wideout looked like a streaking gazelle on the prairie in his 2023 offensive highlights, both because of his length and due to the amount of space he created after burning pursuers and finishing big, explosive plays far downfield. u003cstrongu003eRyanu003c/strongu003e could pop off splash plays as both a WR and RB and could create missed tackles in just about every way imaginable last fall, and was a huge asset in the contested catch department as well. He was cutting back across the grain, breaking ankles, and making defenders look silly like the u003cemu003eLake Cityu003c/emu003e version of Kyle Murray. u003cstrongu003eRyanu003c/strongu003e was simply on another level of offensive playmaking ability compared to the competition in 2023. UND is getting a baller!","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1142973"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"u003cemu003eStewartville'su003c/emu003e 2023 football season and roster were like a dream. In addition to their 14-0 undefeated AAA state championship season, the u003cemu003eTigersu003c/emu003e had a roster overflowing with size, experience, talent, and physicality, but within their already-established crop of standouts, I was not expecting a new name to rise to the surface as a must-know potential darkhorse in the 2024 MN recruiting class. Meet 6'4, 215 athlete u003cstrongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='1142973' first='Blake' last='Turner']u003c/strongu003e, who debuts at #54 overall and as the #6 ranked ATH in Minnesota. He also doubles as one of the top uncommitted prospects in our great state and a kid with an FCS D1 ceiling and a DII floor. Plus, all this hoopla is off of only ONE season of action. The senior tape shows off a TE/DE who posted 54 tackles, 16 TFLs, 5 sacks with two of them being strip sacks, and 30 receptions for 481 yards and 3 TDs. u003cstrongu003eTurneru003c/strongu003e demonstrated a ton of good things in his game, namely his big catch radius that can reel in receptions away from his body and off of a full extension, and his ability to win contested catches and high point the football. He checks all of the boxes in the physicality and power department, as the 215 lber. is an explosive hitter on both sides of the ball who dominated at the contact point, and he sent would-be blockers flying on pulls and traps in a very impressive and bone-crunching fashion. u003cstrongu003eTurneru003c/strongu003e is a big hitter as a blocker and when he gets a lick on a ball carrier, can shed blocks easily by keeping his hands active and not letting blockers get inside hand placement, and good speed for his size that can burn pursuers after the catch and chase down loose QBs sideline to sideline behind the LOS. He also displayed a little bit of shake after the catch, a heckuva motor, and a 6'6 wingspan and reported 4.77 40. If he could sharpen his DE technique up he could be an absolute force in college. Tons of raw speed, strength, and physicality, and the production can't be scoffed at or overlooked as well. St. Thomas is the only offer as right now for the new #54 overall-ranked senior in the MN 2024 class.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["743259"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"Bemidji State landed the highly-touted talents of 6'6, 230 lb. u003cemu003eJordan Hubmenu003c/emu003e defensive end u003cstrongu003eElijah Hagenu003c/strongu003e, who inked with the Beavers in early December over a host of DII and DIII offers. The All-District, District DL of the Year, and team Defensive MVP was a big part of the talented and experienced 2024 u003cemu003eJordanu003c/emu003e senior class, and if you can't tell from the size, accolades, offer sheet, and multi-sport athleticism (4/5 on the bball team, 46'06 shotput, and 169'07 discus), u003cstrongu003eHagenu003c/strongu003e is making a big-time rankings debut at #61 overall and DL16. He's been tearing up gridirons around Southern MN especially hard as an upperclassman, and it definitely took me longer to get him on the rankings than it should have, but he is here now and he is here with some force. A possible future All-NSIC defensive end, u003cstrongu003eHagenu003c/strongu003e possesses noticeable length, which helped him get his arms up into passing lanes, disengage from blocks when he shocks and sheds, and make arm tackles through contact. A 5T who can line up wider on the LOS, u003cstrongu003eHagenu003c/strongu003e has a good get-off and first step off the snap, good pop when he makes initial contact, and  can get skinny through double attempts and beat blocking attempts to either shoulder. Overall, the 6'6er does a good job of shedding blocks and navigating through traffic along the DL and doesn't waste steps, and cuts good angles tight off blockers' butts and hips when he beats them in a 1-on-1 matchup. u003cstrongu003eHagenu003c/strongu003e is simply overwhelmingly big, long, and motivated and was a complete nightmare for would-be blockers to try and handle in 2023. Check the All-Conference selections out of the NSIC in a few years and there's a good chance the Jordan product will be on it! #GTA","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["1148637"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"u003cemu003eOsseo'su003c/emu003e u003cstrongu003eJaymeson Travisu003c/strongu003e exploded into the MN 2024 recruiting scene during this past season after he earned a big-time first offer from FCS Missouri Valley contender South Dakota in mid-October. Talk about versatile, u003cstrongu003eTravisu003c/strongu003e could play TE, DE, or punt/kick at the next level, and although I don't know where the 'Yotes like u003cstrongu003eTravisu003c/strongu003e at the next level, the 6'5, 225 lber. has the ability to succeed in all three phases of the world's greatest game. Also a solid power forward for the u003cemu003eOriolesu003c/emu003e basketball team, u003cstrongu003eTravisu003c/strongu003e booted multiple 50 and 60+ yard punts during the 2023 season and also possesses a skill set that includes a punishing blocking attitude and the ability to run his feet so hard after he gets engaged that he lifts and upends opponents off their feet and hard into the ground like he was piledriving them in a WWE match or send them flying when he locks out and extends his arms. u003cstrongu003eTravisu003c/strongu003e also shows off good hands that can be an asset in the passing game, can line up as a traditional inline TE or flex out wide on the perimeter, and can break off his routes well for a big guy. The blocking game is where he really makes his money, same with on special teams, where his raw and imposing power can boot the rock far downfield with ease not often seen in high schoolers, much less high school TE/DE/P/K hybrids. His versatility, size, and impressive senior campaign helped him debut as the #69 overall senior and #8 athlete. Still on the market too!","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_10_player":["1145298"],"_player_evaluations_10_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_10_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_10_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_10_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_10_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"The u003cemu003eEdina Hornets'u003c/emu003e magical 6A postseason run was quite the ride, and although many names, players, and factors played a role in the u003cemu003eHornet'su003c/emu003e state championship runner-up season, a large part of the late season momentum that powered them to the state final was due to the play of RB [player_tooltip player_id='1145305' first='John' last='Warpinski'] (another top newcomer) and DB u003cstrongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='1145298' first='Owen' last='Kemper'].u003c/strongu003e The latter standout we'll be breaking down right now, as u003cstrongu003eKemperu003c/strongu003e debuted as a Top-100 prospect at #76 overall and as DB11. u003cstrongu003eKemperu003c/strongu003e continues what is becoming a long and illustrious line of standout u003cemu003eEdinau003c/emu003e DBs and played his way into a u003cemu003eStarTribuneu003c/emu003e First Team All-Metro pick, MN All-Star Game selection, and AP First Team All-State honors, making him far too hard to ignore when making sure the best and brightest Minnesota 2024s make the talent-rich Top-300. Also a standout basketball player, u003cstrongu003eKemperu003c/strongu003e reminds me a bit of former u003cemu003eEdinau003c/emu003e star DB Luke Glenna, who went on to have a highly decorated career at St. Thomas as they transitioned from DIII to D1 ball, both from the size, ball-hawking ability and production, and basketball background. u003cstrongu003eKemperu003c/strongu003e tallied an enormous 121 tackles and 5 INTs in 2023, which included an INT in the 6A state semifinal against u003cemu003eEden Prairieu003c/emu003e, arguably the biggest upset of the entire year regardless of class, and on tape the 6'1, 180 lber. shows off strengths that include range, instincts, physicality, and speed, and he plays the safety position perfectly in u003cemu003eEdina'su003c/emu003e defensive scheme. He reads, reacts, and triggers on the ball very instinctively and impressively from the high safety spot, is patient in coverage yet understands route concepts, and reads the QB's eyes when breaking on passes from soon-to-be-regretful quarterbacks, and his coverage technique is solid once he gets in-phase, as he shows off good eye discipline, plays the ball well in the air, and doesn't hesitate when reading WRs. I love how u003cstrongu003eKemperu003c/strongu003e triggers on ball carriers in run support runs the alley with noticeable speed and can cover a ton of ground in run support to make tackles behind the LOS, and does a great job of carrying wide receivers and streaking TEs downfield. He possesses good speed, and range in both run and pass support and is also a technically sound tackle. Right now, u003cstrongu003eKemperu003c/strongu003e only holds an MSU-Moorhead offer, but I could definitely see UST getting a late commitment from the Edina DB. More NSIC schools need to get involved as well. What a year and what a safety Edina had in 2023!","_player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_11_player":["1149984"],"_player_evaluations_11_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_11_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_11_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_11_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_11_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"When naming and publishing the always-vaunted u003cemu003ePrepRedzoneMNu003c/emu003e Preseason All-State rankings, it's hard to remember a kid outside the Top-50 showing off the two-way ability, physical dominance, and projection to the college level that u003cemu003eSpringfield'su003c/emu003e 6'2, 225 lb. LB/WR u003cstrongu003eAshton Tollu003c/strongu003e left seared in my brain. On a u003cemu003eSpringfieldu003c/emu003e team filled with outrageous stat lines, deep playoff success, and small-school supremacy, u003cstrongu003eTollu003c/strongu003e still was still the most dominant member of their loaded 2023 roster, and I was very excited when I saw him land with NSIC perennial contender Augustana, led by the righteous and inspiring Coach Olszewski, who I'm a huge fan of. Toll plays coverage like a DB, hits like a Mack Truck, and is all over the field in run and pass support as a fluid, natural, and athletic three-down LB. You need a big play? The 225 lber. has you. He brings a decorated and commanding career into Sioux Falls and the Northern Sun and I for one will be eagerly following it. Toll represents the Outstate, small school ranks very well as our #78 overall prospect and #9 ranked linebacker in the class of 2024. What a ride, u003cstrongu003eAshtonu003c/strongu003e! Your mark on u003cemu003eSpringfieldu003c/emu003e football will never be forgotten.","_player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_12_player":["743247"],"_player_evaluations_12_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_12_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_12_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_12_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_12_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_12_evaluation":"Speaking of Augustana, the Vikings landed a stud in u003cemu003eMankato Westu003c/emu003e DB u003cstrongu003eBrody Koberoskiu003c/strongu003e, who was one of the most impressive players I saw live during this thrilling 2023 season and was an integral part of a ridiculously talent u003cemu003eScarletsu003c/emu003e roster in 2023. A dynamic, two-way contributor who embraces the biggest moments of a ball game and wants the ball in his hands in clutch and crunch time, the 6'1, 180 lber. gets downhill with pace and covers a ton of ground in run support, is a technically sound and explosive tackler, and a fluid athlete who doesn't waste steps in coverage and gets out of his breaks with noticeable quickness. He was also a clutch WR in 2023 and showed off great hands and a solid route-running ability with juice after the catch thanks to his speed and physicality. u003cstrongu003eKoberoskiu003c/strongu003e will fit in nicely in the NSIC and a roster of solid young men over there at Augie. He came in at #88 overall and as DB12 in the final 2024 u003cemu003ePrepRedzoneMNu003c/emu003e rankings update. Enjoy Sioux Falls, young buck!","_player_evaluations_12_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":13,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65b3f7ca52728"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Top Uncommitted Seniors </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#16 Overall: [player_tooltip player_id='368599' first='Juriad' last='Hughes'] (<em>Irondale</em>) WR. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: Western Illinois, Kent State, Colorado State, Northern Iowa </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#22 Overall: [player_tooltip player_id='105372' first='Savion' last='Hart'] (<em>St. Thomas Academy</em>) RB. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: Minnesota (PWO), Robert Morris, Georgetown, St. Thomas, North Dakota, Minot State, Saint Francis (PA), MSU-Mankato </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#27 Overall: [player_tooltip player_id='867179' first='Luke' last='Grigson'] (<em>Hill-Murray</em>) TE/ATH. 6'5, 215 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: Georgia (PWO), Purdue (PWO), Kansas (PWO), Maine, Winona State, Northern Iowa</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#37 Overall: [player_tooltip player_id='1140779' first='Mitchell' last='Wind'] (<em>Brainerd</em>) OT. 6'7, 265 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: none reported </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#38 Overall: [player_tooltip player_id='348735' first='Danny' last='King'] (<em>Bloomington Jefferson</em>) TE/WR. 6'4, 220 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: Sioux Falls, MSU-Mankato. Visits to Nebraska, Boston College, South Dakota State, Minnesota this fall </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#39 Overall: [player_tooltip player_id='704466' first='Adam' last='Molitor'] (<em>Totino-Grace</em>) TE. 6'7, 225 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: Mizzou (PWO), St. Thomas, Northern Iowa</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#47 Overall: [player_tooltip player_id='242494' first='Dylan' last='Gross'] (<em>Brainerd</em>) LB. 6'2, 220 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: Bemidji State, Northern State, UMD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#50 Overall: [player_tooltip player_id='105379' first='Tanner' last='Zolnosky'] <em>(East Ridge</em>) QB. 5'11, 185 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: Bowling Green State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#54 Overall: [player_tooltip player_id='1142973' first='Blake' last='Turner'] (<em>Stewartville</em>) TE/DE. 6'4, 215 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: St. Thomas</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#68 Overall: [player_tooltip player_id='241912' first='Isaac' last='Davis'] <em>(Park Center</em>) DB. 6', 180 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: South Dakota </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#69 Overall: [player_tooltip player_id='1148637' first='Jay' last='Travis'] (<em>Osseo</em>) TE/P/K/DE. 6'5, 225 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: South Dakota </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#73 Overall: [player_tooltip player_id='242487' first='Marcus' last='Lomanga'] (<em>Bloomington Jefferson)</em> ATH. 6'2, 215 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: none reported </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#76 Overall: [player_tooltip player_id='1145298' first='Owen' last='Kemper'] (<em>Edina</em>) DB. 6'1, 180 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: MSU-Moorhead </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#80 Overall: [player_tooltip player_id='704470' first='Seth' last='Newbern']: (<em>Armstrong</em>) WR/DB. 6'1, 175 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: NDSCS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->