St. Paul Athletes You NEED to Know

St. Paul has consistently produced elite athletes who have gone on to play at practically every level of college football. I've found 7 returning athletes who are seeking to continue this storied tradition. Meet a few St. Paul athletes you NEED to know!    A stout offensive lineman who has seen a lot of reps at right tackle for the Polars, Graber is a 2027 who is looking to have a breakout senior campaign. He doesn't have a ton of junior tape, but what he does have shows flashes of potential. He's shown that he can successfully mirror defensive linemen in pass-pro, stopping both outside and inside rushes. In the run game, Graber can be an effective blocker. His size and strength allow him to force smaller defensive linemen out of the gap with ease. Definitely a name to keep an eye out for this offseason.     A two-sport varsity athlete (Football/Wrestling) and a two-way athlete for the Packers, Henderson has long been solidified as one of the best prospects in his class. Boasting a 4.0+ GPA and a District Defensive Lineman MVP award, Henderson is a force on the gridiron. He's got a lot of tape as a DT, and it's very impressive. Henderson is a quick 270, who is explosive off the LOS and plays with a fantastic pad level. He's got a high motor, working hard to break the LOS through the whistle. He's also got some great tape as a guard. On offense, Henderson plays with a mean streak, lighting up defenders and putting them in the dirt. He could likely play either at the next level and see great success. Keep an eye out for this underrated trench dog going forward.     A two-sport athlete (Football/Track) who has been working to put on weight this offseason, Selvig is a TE/DL with the frame that could lend itself to a lot of success during his junior year. He doesn't have a ton of sophomore tape, but in what he does have, he's clearly ahead of the curve. On defense, Selvig is an explosive and violent tackler whose speed makes him a problem for offensive linemen. On offense, he can successfully drive block defenders off the ball and can stick to a double team if the situation demands it. When he gets a chance to lay someone out, he takes it. I'm intrigued to see more from the young Packers product.     A two-sport athlete (Football/Basketball) who impressed at the PRZ Stockup Showcase in December, Howard racked up 50 ttcks, 2 PBUs, and 1 INT during his junior season. As a safety, Howard plays a very heads-up brand of football. He capitalizes on receivers' mistakes and creates problems for wideouts running routes across the middle of the field. I like his closing speed a lot, which ties hand in hand with his physicality when tackling. Howard doesn't shy away from contact and can lay the wood on a QB rolling out of the pocket, or a wideout turning upfield. His utility in the run game makes him a valuable safety valve for the Governors, and I expect him to play a large role on that defense in 2026.     Burch was a very underrated part of the Polars' offense last season, racking up yards for North St. Paul anyway he could. Typically, Burch is a shifty slot receiver whose route running allows him to create a ton of space off-rip. Burch is also incredibly quick and a serious YAC threat as soon as the ball touches his hands. He's excellent when used in pre-snap motions, and he's able to maximize the amount of buildup they allow. He can also be buried behind the LOS and find success taking counters or reverses. He put up some fantastic tape from his junior campaign, and I can't wait to see what he does during his senior season.     A sophomore LT/TE with an astounding 3.8 GPA, Grater impressed me quickly on his tape from last season. His size is uncommon for a sophomore, but unlike some, he maintains a great deal of athleticism while playing, allowing him to move and block well in space. He is a devastating run blocker, excelling at both pulling and reach blocking. He finishes blocks more often than not, and when he collides with a defender while pulling down the line, it is a near guarantee that they will be out of the play. His low pad level allows him to crush at the point of attack, and he's always looking to find work after clearing out his first block. Grater is ripe for a breakout campaign.     A two-sport athlete (Football/Basketball), Moore made a serious impact for the Governors, seeing significant time on both sides of the ball during his junior season. Moore amassed 62 ttck, 4 sacks, and 2 FF on defense, as well as 450 rushing yards, 150 receiving yards, and 6 total TDs on offense. Throughout his tape, Moore showcased solid athleticism and, unsurprisingly, a ton of positional versatility. On offense, he possesses fantastic vision and a tendency to break tackles. His speed allows him to gain chunk yardage off the bat, and once he breaks those first few tackles, it's already been a giant gain. On defense, he's a potent OLB. He's had standout moments as an edge rusher, but also knows when to stay home and prevent the QB from leaking out on read options. Expect Moore to continue to produce in 2026.

St. Paul has consistently produced elite athletes who have gone on to play at practically every level of college football. I've found 7 returning athletes who are seeking to continue this storied tradition. Meet a few St. Paul athletes you NEED to know!