Class 3A WR/TE Watchlist for 2025

Moving up to Class 3A, we continue our search of the top pass-catching prospects in Minnesota with a loaded batch of names that have already left quite an imprint on this conference so far, including one team whose aerial attack allowed them to boast three of their players on this list. We take a look at 8 WR/TE prospects in Class 3A Minnesota that will look to lead this group in 2025!    Minneapolis North has one of the most impressive WR groups in the state, and leading the way for this unit is [player_tooltip player_id='1602750' first='Jeremiah' last='Jackson']. Jackson finished with 652 yards on 44 receptions and 7 touchdowns in 2024. Jackson showed off some shifty route-running last season, with his cuts and breaks on his routes being able to throw off DBs and allow for Jackson to get wide open on several plays. Jackson boasts the size and physicality to win in 1-on-1 matchups on the outside, having success with 50-50 passes, and also provides as a very good run-blocker for the offense as well. Jackson recently received his first offer from Hamline, and with a strong senior campaign, Jackson could see much bigger offers heading his way very soon.     [player_tooltip player_id='1105134' first='Dre' last='Collins'] is one of the top DBs in Minnesota heading into the class of 2027, but his effectiveness as Richfield's No. 1 WR certainly improves his status as a multi-purpose athlete prospect. Collins finished last season with 636 receiving yards on 37 catches and 3 touchdowns. For as good as he is in covering WRs, Collins possesses the quick twitch, eye coordination, and vertical jump ability to win just as easily against his DBs. Collins already has a flashy 32" vertical jump ability while also showing impressive acceleration and burst off the line to burn defenders on the outside. Not to mention, Collins provides plenty of special teams value, serving as the team's primary Punter and return specialist. Collins will be quite the X-Factor to watch for Richfield over the next few seasons.     Returning to Minneapolis North, we turn our attention to a player who has clearly flashed big-play potential for the Polars' offense, [player_tooltip player_id='1580268' first='Anthony' last='Deline']. Deline finished with 560 receiving yards on just 30 catches and 8 touchdowns, averaging 18.7 yards per reception. We covered Deline at the Prep Redzone Combine Series in April, where he was one of the top standouts of that event thanks to his athleticism, good length, and sharp route-running skills. Deline succeeds at getting open at all three levels of the secondary, showing great agility and spacing on his routes to allow him to get behind the DBs, and he shows excellent speed both off the line and after the catch, stemming from his impressive 4.6 40 yard time. Deline poses as a speedy deep-threat with return specialist value, and there is plenty to like in Deline's play. Having earned a D2 offer from Minnesota State, Mankato, Deline should add plenty more offers to his name by the end of his senior season.     With Rockford having to rely heavily on their passing attack in 2024 due to struggles in the running game, [player_tooltip player_id='1607101' first='Sean' last='Asangwe'] emerged as a promising target with plenty of athletic ability. Asangwe finished with 447 yards on 23 receptions and 4 touchdowns, averaging 19.4 yards per reception. Asangwe is a fast and fairly strong player for his position, posting a 4.51 40 yard time, a 4.3 shuttle time, and a 405 lb max deadlift. Playing largely in the slot, Asangwe excelled with short-horizontal routes, proving quite slippery after the catch with his agility and seeming refusal to go down easily. Asangwe has the speed to burn defenders around the edge when running horizontally and sneaking behind the secondary on seam routes to burn them on the sidelines. Asangwe is slated to receive much more targets in 2025 as one of the few returning starters from Rockford's passing offense last year, giving more opportunities for Asangwe to flash his worth as a potentially valuable asset at the next level.     One of the few bright spots from Breck's team last season was [player_tooltip player_id='1602736' first='CJ' last='Roberts'], who was one of the few clear playmakers for their offense in 2024. Despite missing 2 games due to injury, Roberts finished with a solid 403 yards on just 20 receptions and 2 touchdowns. Roberts has a great catch-radius, and his route-running ability was really impressive, showing great twitch and speed off his breaks that has made him an electric deep-threat. Breck works well in space, doing a great job at aiming his routes toward the secondary's weak points on each play, and he plays hard through contact, refusing to go down easy. Roberts is a great asset for Breck to build around, and he could very well translate his skillset into becoming a playmaker at the next level.     Our 3rd prospect from Minneapolis North on this list, we covered J'Marion Sanders at the Combine Series in April as he ended up winning MVP honors at the showcase. Despite being limited to just 3 games due to a knee injury Sanders, posted a whopping 360 yards and 6 touchdowns on just 16 receptions in that span. So far this offseason, Sanders has quickly regained his groove, and his knee doesn't seem to be bothering him as he's regained his groove in full form and at full speed. Sanders has sharp and impressively precise route-running ability, and he's so dangerous with the ball in his hands, as he was able to turn on the jets and burn the defense on multiple occasions in short-route situations last season. Sanders should be on the watchlist toward having a monstrous comeback year, and despite his smaller size, he is absolutely worth the high ranking at his position right now.     [player_tooltip player_id='1665849' first='Darius' last='Dolo'] flashed his worth as a versatile playmaker for Luverne's offense in 2024, and with an increased workload expected this year, Dolo is an emerging talent that is poised to make a break-through in this conference. Dolo caught 14 passes for 214 yards and a team-high 4 touchdowns, adding 229 yards on the ground and 2 touchdowns, averaging an impressive 9.5 yards per carry. Dolo is a high-quality athlete, with a 245 lb max bench and an impressive 37" vertical jump. Dolo saw reps lined up out wide, in the slot, and in the backfield as the HB, and he possesses great ball-carrying vision and agility with the ball in his hands, being able to juke around defenders and change direction on a dime to find an open lane. Dolo could emerge as the No. 1 WR for Luverne in 2025, and with him continuing to gain plenty of reps in this starting lineup, Dolo could really prove pivotal for Luverne's passing game after having mixed results last season.     The lone TE prospect on this list, [player_tooltip player_id='1648566' first='Dane' last='Wheeler'] has the height and frame to excel at the next level as a premium TE, though he will have to bulk up a bit to gain more power at the position. Regardless of his size though, Wheeler excels as a run-blocker, showing a great level of physicality, and consistently moving his feet to drive defenders back. Wheeler uses his length well to gain leverage on edge rushers to keep them from breaking through his blocks. Wheeler also had success sneaking out of his blocks and going out as a pass option, showing solid route-running ability that's allowed him to be a goal-line threat for the offense as well. Wheeler could very well switch toward being a big-bodied WR who provides plenty of value in the run-support, but with a bit of weight, Wheeler could really cement his status as one of the top TE prospects in Minnesota for this year's class.

Moving up to Class 3A, we continue our search of the top pass-catching prospects in Minnesota with a loaded batch of names that have already left quite an imprint on this conference so far, including one team whose aerial attack allowed them to boast three of their players on this list. We take a look at 8 WR/TE prospects in Class 3A Minnesota that will look to lead this group in 2025!