PrepRedzoneMN Spring Showcase: Session 1 All-Camp Team

This past Saturday, nearly 200 Upper Midwest, primarily led by home state Minnesotans, congregated on the first-class Plymouth Community Center for a day of competition, learning, and networking. The PrepRedzoneMN Spring Exposure Series' Showcase was the state's premier warmup and introduction to the chaotic yet essential Summer Camp SZN, where the first two weeks of June represent arguably the two most important weeks on the recruiting calendar and scholarship money begins to get tossed around like Monopoly. Split into two sessions, the PRZMN Spring Showcase featured three sections: 1) athletic testing, verified with laser technology, 2) individual technique and position-focused coaching, led by college coaches from local DIII and MIAC schools, and 3) 1v1 competition. With this many competitors to choose from and PRZMN's team of scouts working hard and evaluating position by position, it is time we turn our attention to the vaunted Session 1 All-Camp Team. Four position groups (OL, DL, LB, RB), three teams and an honorable mention, and two states represented here! Congrats to the selections!   --   First Team   Offensive Line    Your PrepRedzoneMN Spring Showcase OL and overall MVP comes out of Western Wisconsin and the always-talented New Richmond High School program. 2028 [player_tooltip player_id='2152834' first='Andrew' last='Gretzlock'] was a tremendous surprise and new-found talent previously under-the-radar to both PRZMN and PRZWI, but no longer. Coming in at a verified 6'4, 248 lbs. with a 77" (6'4" wing) and 9.75" hands, Gretzlock looked and held a frame more reminiscent of a lean, frightening, freaky off-ball LB, with a ridiculous amount of room to fill in, the Western Wisconsin product popped off a 4.75 shuttle, ridiculous 8'7 broad, and a sub-7-second L-drill to really catch your attention athletically-speaking.   Gretzlock followed things up with a very impressive performance during 1v1s, dominant in fact, handling a blend and variety of pass rushing body types and skill sets thanks to his outstanding combination of footwork, balance, length, bend, and flexibility. With above and beyond the smoothest and most technically sound pass set in attendance, Gretzlock could fly out of his stance and had a great first step that helped him handle explosive pass rushers right off the snap, and he was consistently cutting off DL and played with great angles in his pass set. Additionally, the sophomore was patient when setting to the top of the arc, which allowed DL to play out their attempted pass-rushing moves and overcommit before easily punching and getting hands on without overreaching or oversetting, and he was physical and mean, but not cheap, after getting hands on in his pass set. Pass pro doesn't need to be passive! I see a FCS floor and a P4 ceiling, but D1 and FBS offers will be coming in one day soon here. Must-know name going into the Summer Camp SZN out of Western Wisconsin.     What a breakout performance from Anoka's [player_tooltip player_id='1556202' first='Dustin' last='Burton']! The most pleasant surprise, the biggest stock riser, the most dominant 1v1 showing, and the most superlatives are just a few of the awards and honors bestowed upon Anoka's OC/OG thanks to his performance at the PRZMN Spring Showcase. Burton, at a legit 6'2, 293 lbs., started things off with a 4.99 shuttle and 7'9 broad jump to highlight some athleticism and explosiveness, but the pot got even sweeter during 1v1 competition. Burton was absolutely shutdown from his iOL spot, with an easy, fluid, concise, yet powerful pass set that included a rock-solid base, great balance, heavy hands, and big-time strength. Burton proved he could also gain depth in his pass set and win pass reps against speedier iDL, and was light on his feet and did a great job of readjusting, staying square, and keeping his hands active as he stonewalled DTs over and over and over. Once he dropped his hips and set his base, Burton was halting rushers in their tracks dead stop, and was doing so without breaking a sweat. NSIC schools: you've been warned! Get to this kid to camp.     The massive, long, and overpowering Big Lake High School OT Evan Blackman showed up and showed out at the PRZMN Spring Showcase. Coming in at a verified 6'6, 269 lbs, Blackman kicked things off with a 7'6 broad jump, and the size + athleticism combination was simply too much for rushers to handle on Saturday morning in Plymouth. Blackman could handle speed rushers attacking his outside shoulder, was laterally agile and light on his feet, and could halt defenders in their tracks once he got those long arms and near-10" hands on a rusher. Scholarship potential oozing all over him. Keep an eye out for this OT during the Summer Camp SZN.     I had a feeling that Byron's [player_tooltip player_id='1580757' first='Mason' last='Edwards'] was going to come in and tear it up. The Byron Bears' interior blocker was making it look easy, with balanced, concise footwork, bend in his hips, flexibility for a big, guy, and. the balance + base combination to completely shut down rushers from the interior of the defensive line. Good overall technique, obvious physicality and toughness, strength at the contact point, and coachable and then some. This dude is ready-made for the college level and has earned a well-deserved rankings bump thanks to his Showcase performance in Plymouth.     The future is bright for Minnetonka's [player_tooltip player_id='1695560' first='Brady' last='Harrison']! The Skippers have been blessed with one of the better OLs the past two seasons in Minnesota, and there's depth and talent coming up the ranks as well speak, namely OT [player_tooltip player_id='1695560' first='Brady' last='Harrison']. Measuring in at 6'6, 243 lbs. with a 4.69 shuttle, 7'11" broad jump, and 74" wingspan, Harrison was impressively nimble, obviously and occasionally overwhelmingly long, and is strong enough to handle power rushes despite his leanness and youth, in large part thanks to keep his hands and feet active throughout a rep. Effort, technique, size, length, toughness, foot speed, there's a lot of tools to work with here!    Defensive Line    PRZMN was stoked to finally get some eyes on Simley's 2027 standout DE [player_tooltip player_id='1633447' first='Nathan' last='Elachi'], who lived up to the hype at the PRZMN Spring Showcase. Now verified at 6'5, 214 lbs. with a 78" wingspan, Elachi manufactured a 4.59 shuttle and 8'4 broad jump, a dangerous combination of twitch and explosiveness at his size, and Elachi knew how to use it when it came to 1v1 competition as well. Great get-off, good leverage for his size, long, twitchy, and was consistently winning as a speed rusher threatening OT's upfield shoulder. If they overset or got out of position, Elachi could easily work it back inside, and the frame could add a significant amount of weight when projecting to the next level. Your PRZMN Spring Showcase DL MVP: ladies and gentlemen!     An under-the-radar gem out of Hopkins and the Royals' 2028 class, 6'1, 210 lber. Demetrius Wleh is already competing for "Most Dynamic" in Minnesota's 2028 class. An edge rusher/RB hybrid packed to the brim with muscular definition, Wleh was a First Team All-Eye Test selection who was one of the most lethal rushers in attendance at the PRZMN Spring Showcase. Wleh's get-off was explosive enough for two rushers, and his ability to threaten either OT's shoulder, as well as go speed-to-power, was up there with the best of the loaded DL group that descended on Plymouth. Wleh added a 4.82 40 at 210 lbs. and popped off a 9'9 broad jump to really showcase his explosiveness as well. Look out for Hopkins next fall!     Yet another impressive physical specimen out of the Talent Factory that is Mankato West High School, 2028 DE [player_tooltip player_id='1597421' first='Wyatt' last='Bartell'] had a strong showing at the PRZMN Spring Showcase. After popping off a 4.39 shuttle and 8'1 broad at a verified 6'4, 226 lbs. with a 6'4" wingspan and 9" hands, Bartell was bendy, flexible, and long, which made him dangerous at the top of the arc, and his balance made him a threat when attacking either shoulder of an offensive tackle. This sophomore is going to make some noise on the 2026 Summer Camp Circuit.    Linebacker    Your undisputed Linebacker MVP, Centennial's [player_tooltip player_id='1665821' first='Tristan' last='Melquist'] checked every box you could ask for at the PRZMN Spring Showcase. Coming in at a legit 6'3, 211 lbs. and owning a 6'2 wingspan and 9.25" hands, Melquist was a First Team All-Eye Test selection who also happened to be a great athlete, popping off a 4.9 laser 40, 4.50 shuttle, and 9'8" broad jump, and he was a First-In-Line competitor during drill work and a disruptive force in coverage during 1v1s. Melquist was physical throughout a rep and at the catch point, showed off great short-area quickness, especially at the top of the route, and was technically-sound and comfortable in space. Coaches were raving about the kid, who NSIC coaches should be all over in this loaded 2027 MN LB class. Going to be a big summer for the Centennial Cougars' product!     The 2029 LB combination that Pequot Lakes has right now is frankly, ridiculous. In addition to Henry O'Neil, who is built like a seasoned power lifted, long, lean, and rangy [player_tooltip player_id='1715742' first='Vince' last='Kratochvil'] really fires up PRZMN. In addition to his verified 6'3, 201 lb. frame with a 77" wingspan, Kratochvil popped off a 4.55 shuttle and 9'1 broad with 9" hands and a ridiculous amount of room to fill in. Closing speed in droves, overwhelming length at the catch point, quick enough to stay in-phase with streaking RBs, and the top-end speed to stay with RBs working vertically. Future could possibly move down to the LOS at DE depending on how he continues to grow, but either way, Kratochvil's ceiling is a high one.    Running Back    A track star out of the 507, Rochester, and Century High School, 2027 tailback [player_tooltip player_id='1288417' first='Max' last='Elliott'] has been an integral part to the Panthers first win(s) in the last two seasons, bringing real-deal playmaking and scoring ability to the table from the RB spot. Elliott popped off a 4.68 laser-verified 40, 4.39 short-shuttle, and 9'1 broad to showcase exactly how he breaks so many tackles and gains so many yards, as well as how he managed an 11.35 100M last outdoor track & field season. The Century junior was in serious contention for overall MVP of Session 1, and he owned one of the most dynamic and well-rounded skillsets in attendance, not to mention explosive. Could cut on a dime, fluid in all settings, and could create and exploit space in drill work and 1v1 settings. Elliott added a couple ridiculous, highlight-reel-worthy catches throughout 1v1s to put a cherry on top of his PRZMN Spring Showcase performance. NSIC schools should come calling ASAP.     Another day, another top performer nod for Brooklyn Center's Alpha Meaway. A premier playmaker and RB in Minnesota's 2028 class, Meaway has been nothing short of electric any and every padded or non-padded visibility point I see from him. Always good to get some promising, laser-verified athletic data behind a prospect who are willing to stand on the table for, and PRZMN was impressed when Meaway produced a 4.81 laser 40, 4.33 shuttle, and 9'1 broad. Looks like someone's offseason has been productive! Meaway - acting as a front-of-the-line leader and presence in the RB group - was the position group's unspoken big dog - based on demeanor and play, and he also had the best footwork, smoothly and flawlessly stepping up and cruising through drill work (led by Augsburg coaches) that other RBs were struggling with. Additionally, Meaway was outstanding during 1v1s, with lethal twitch, obvious strategy, intention, and execution as a route runner, and deep speed to boot. Meaway was out there having fun with it, as well as making it look easy, and was an easy choice for a RB MVP nomination and First Team All-Camp from Saturday's competition.    Second Team   Offensive Line    I was quite excited to see Rocori representing well at the PRZMN Spring Showcase, albiet not surprised in the least bit. Coming out of their trenches and showing up and showing out in Plymouth is 2028 Grayson O'neal, a premier lineman in MN's 2028 class, and although his sophomore highlights primarily come at the DL position, O'neal was playing LT at the PRZMN Spring Showcase. Strong as a bull, O'neal was shut down once he got his paws on a defender, with a good base and the ability to gain depth in his pass set, as well as work laterally to handle twitch at the top of the arc. Not sure what side of the ball he best projects to, but I'm excited either way. O'neal will hold down a spot in the top tiers of the 2028 Big Board for the long haul.     We've been saying it for a while, but STMA has arguably the best returning OL in Class 6A in 2026. An up-and-coming OT out of the 2028 class, [player_tooltip player_id='2154278' first='Finn' last='Outcelt'] measured in at 6'5.5", 248 lbs. with a 79" wingspan and 9.5" hands, with length, foot speed, a sound, square base, and good timing and patience in his punch. Still could use some development in the weight room, but he was strong enough to halt rushers post-contact and flashed a ton of obvious tools that made him an easy projection to the scholarship level in college. Great showign from Mr. Outcelt!     A giant sophomore out of the 612 and MPLS Camden High School, the potential was oozing off [player_tooltip player_id='2078978' first='Elijah' last='Jones'] in nearly palpable fashion. Jones has a ton of experience despite his youth, and the experience in pass protection was obvious at the PRZMN Spring Showcase. Nimble despite the hulking size, Jones kept his feet and hands active throughout his pass set, and as the strongest OL in attendance, that had a shutdown impact on rushers. Jones could handle speed, twitch, and power alike, could readjust laterally and showed good balance that allowed him to tie up twitchier rushers with consistency, and he did a great job of hand fighting and playing and catching a rusher when they were reaching or trying to get hands on. There was some nuance and craftiness to his game, as well as sheer size and strength, so it's safe to say this is a big name to know in Minnesota's 2028 OL class.    Defensive Line    Burnsville has one of the more interesting groups of underclassmen in the Metro coming up through their ranks, and PRZMN added yet another fun Blaze name-to-know thanks to his performance at the PRZMN Spring Showcase. DL [player_tooltip player_id='2067625' first='Jamari' last='Sargent'] was a favorite of both the coaches in attendance and the various PRZMN scouts, and his get-off, lateral agility, active hands, and ability to hand-fight and disengage from OGs and OTs post-initial contact made him a threat at multiple points throughout a rush. Loose hips, good motor, and good cardio as well, he didn't seem to get tired, and was working against a legitimately-talented OL group in Plymouth to boot. Don't be surprised if Burnsville makes a big turnaround in the next year or two, especially with Sargent in the trenches.     A well-known and very familiar 2027 prospect coming out of Stillwater High School, DL [player_tooltip player_id='1629870' first='Andrew' last='Olson'] is coming a strong junior wrestling season that saw him place 4th at 285AAA in a loaded heavyweight bracket in the big school division. Olson is also one of the best DTs in the state - a premier position on the recruiting trail - and he highlighted some quickness and explosiveness during testing by popping off a 4.56 shuttle and 8'3 broad at 6'2.5", 236 pounds and counting. Olson was also showing off nonstop, can't-miss power and a bull rush that was really giving iOL in attendance trouble during 1v1s, and his ability to unlock his hips, push/pull, and win the hand-fighting battle helped him earn hard-fought win after hard-fought win against a loaded OL group. NSICs and MVFCs gotta get this kid to their summer prospect camps ASAP.    Linebacker    There's another Thyen in the Maple Grove LB room, and just like older brother Beaux, who is taking his talents to Collegeville in the St. John's 2026 commitment class, younger brother Austin can add PRZMN Showcase standout to his athletic resume. One or both of the Thyen's parents were/are fast, cause the brothers can both fly, and Austin came into Plymouth and tallied a 4.8 flat in the 40 to really catch PRZMN's attention. With good size that came close to 200 pounds and nearly 6', Thyen was closing and taking the air out of RB's space in a blink, and he was balanced, controlled, yet aggressive breaking on the ball in coverage. Three-down LB who had a good day against seasoned varsity competition at the PRZMN Spring Showcase. Watch out for Thyen next fall as Maple Grove looks to replace their loaded 2026 class.     Another big-time LB name-to-know in Minnesota's 2029 class showed up and showed out in Plymouth on Saturday! Lindstrom native and Chisago Lakes High School freshman was not built like your typical first year, measuring in at a strapping 5'11, 200 lbs. with noticeable muscle definition and broad shoulders that look ready-made for working inside the box against varsity competition. After popping off a 4.84 laser-verified 40, Bakker showed off his well-rounded game that included coachability and a front-of-the-line mentality during drill work and indy, where his footwork, balance, and overall mobility looked more similar to a season upperclassmen as opposing to a rising sophomore. Bakker was also doing a great job of squeezing and closing with quickness, both in run and pass settings, and he upped his game during competition against a twitchy group of RBs. We'll be watching this 2029 LB closely this fall!    Running Back    Talk about making an entrance to the recruiting scene! Mitchell got Session 1 cookin' early, popping off a 4.54 40 followed by a 4.59, both of which came on the lasers and right in front of PRZMN, much to our dismay. A brand new name to the PRZMN radar, Mitchell hails from the defending Class 5A champs Spring Lake Park, and the 5'10, 205 lb. brick of a tailback showed off some dazzling displays of athleticism outside of testing, where he also popped off a 4.59 shuttle and 9'9 broad.   Looking into things, Mitchell posted 97 rushes for 646 yards and 4 TDs on SLP's 13-0 2025 roster, and he was was shifty and light on his feet through drill work and 1v1s, with an obvious blend of power and twitch that his RB peers simply didn't possess. Though a bit inconsistent through RB indy and 1v1s, Mitchell possesses deep speed and some juice at the top of the route and in space, though he's more of a traditional runner than ultra-dynamic utility weapon out of the backfield. You could look at him on either side of the ball as well. Either way, Mitchell is a tremendous talent who had defenders on their heels thanks to his size/speed/quickness combination as an offensive weapon out of the backfield. Welcome to the scene, Marqueal!   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MarquealMitchel/status/2046234223032308047 </div></figure>     A 2028 out of Coon Rapids and Anoka High School, it was hard not to be impressed by [player_tooltip player_id='2161157' first='Moses' last='Boyce Jr']. on Saturday at the PRZMN Spring Showcase. A big, strong, strapping 6', 205 lber. with big hands and a sturdy frame that could add more mass and brawn in a college S&C program, Boyce Jr. went 4.81 and 4.85 in the 40 - on the lasers - and I was very impressed by his nimbleness and light feet during indy and drill work. He was springy, powerful, and explosive, with noticeable burst from a dead stop and some juice as a route runner, getting open on a variety of routes and against some quality LB competition on the turf in Plymouth. With 57 carries for 246 rushing yards and 4 TDs + 3 catches for 79 yards as a sophomore with Anoka's varsity last fall, I think Boyce Jr. is on serious breakout watch going into the fall.     Stock rising performance from Robbinsdale Armstrong junior [player_tooltip player_id='1826215' first='Zahki' last='Nix']! A scat back/utility weapon out of the backfield, Nix was one of the more athletic RBs in attendance, holding it down for the rising seniors with a 4.70 laser 40, 4.58 shuttle, and 8'6 broad jump, and boy was he dynamic as a pass-catcher. Nix could generate serious juice out of his cuts, and his sudden footwork and overall twitch and balance made him one of the top RBs during individual drill work for Session 1. Nix was a matchup nightmare for LBs in 1v1 coverage, especially the longer the route wore on, and Nix also flashed strong hands and a big catch radius that helped him reel in some tough catches away from his body throughout the 1v1 session. Polished route runner, twitchy, strong hands, and juice in the open field during 1v1 one-move box drills against LBs, Nix was the total package and an explosive, productive, dynamic and consistent competitor throughout Session 1. I think he's poised for a big senior season and a nice little bump on the Big Board thanks to the showing and verified testing numbers. Go Falcons!     PRZMN is itching to see Shakopee's [player_tooltip player_id='1656423' first='Bryce' last='Jensen'] this fall. A talented athlete who transferred in from Eden Prairie this school year, Jensen proved himself to be one of the most explosive RBs in attendance last Saturday in Plymouth. After popping off a 4.71 40 to really catch our attention, Jensen displayed quickness at the top of the route and the deep speed to really take advantage of1v1 matchups with off-ball linebackers in coverage. With very little wasted movement and shifty, concise COD ability, Jensen also proved himself to be dynamic, and when running a route, the Shakopee Saber got off the snap and into the second and third level of the field like he was shot out of a cannon. This kid is itching for varsity action and could also make some noise this Summer Camp SZN. Pay attention!     [player_tooltip player_id='2128352' first='Ethan' last='Morgan'] has earned a big-time rankings bump after his performance at the PRZMN Spring Showcase in Plymouth. PRZMN noted Morgan's intense, competitive demeanor that remained locked in throughout Session 1, and after rattling off a 4.80 laser 40, 4.37 shuttle, and 9'3 broad, you could almost smell a big-time 1v1 performance coming. Morgan more than lived up to the hype, showing off a dynamic and explosive skillset that was ultra-productive in 1v1s at the PRZMN Spring Showcase, showing off suddenness in both drill work and 1v1 competition and really embarrassing LBs in pass coverage. Morgan juked the mess out of the LB MVP on a very memorable 1v1 win to highlight his afternoon body of work in Plymouth, and the 1v1 wins grew too high to count. Additionally, the Grand Rapids product was diving, going all-out, and really putting his body on the line on the turf of the Plymouth Community Center, so shoutout to the dynamic weapon there. Look out for that rankings bump soon!    Third Team   Offensive Line    Not the biggest OL in attendance at the PRZMN Spring Showcase, however, Centennial's [player_tooltip player_id='1882763' first='Brayden' last='Brittan'] was a dog, and he was also one of the more athletic Hog Mollies in Plymouth. After popping off a 4.87 laser 40, 4.47 shuttle, and 9'5 broad jump, not to mention 9.25" hands, Brittan went to work in 1v1s, earning more than his fair share of wins thanks to his noteworthy lateral agility, balance, and base post-contact. He was more than able to handle the quicker and more twitchy rushers in attendance at the Plymouth Community Center and put together a stock-rising performance at the PRZMN Spring Showcase.     Another Under-the-Radar athlete and talent out of Hopkins High School, check out some of these athletic data points on 2027 OG/DL Wilmont David. 6'3, 283 lbs., 6'6+" wingspan, 10.25 hands, 7'11" broad jump. Talk about something to work with! Although raw, [player_tooltip player_id='2169381' first='Wilmont' last='David'] was balanced, heavy-handed, and light on his feet, and had no problems rising to the physicality necessary at the PRZMN Spring Showcase and the talented DL group he was competing against. Could be a big-time sleeper in the 2027 OL class.     A mammoth of a two-way prospect in the trenches, Foley's [player_tooltip player_id='1891412' first='Elijah' last='Dieger'] played OL at the PRZMN Spring Showcase as opposed to his usual position of DT. With hulking size, good foot speed, and heavy hands, Dieger was getting off the ball well for his size and could handle both speed and power rushers, as well as twitch, from his OG spot. High ceiling and a rare physical build and specimen coming out of the St. Cloud area.     Delano, stand up! A verified 6'3, 240 lber. with a 77" wingspan and 9.25" hands, [player_tooltip player_id='2152736' first='Brady' last='Martin'] was raw, but flashed all of the necessary traits to be successful at the prep level and beyond. Physical, good timing in his punch, could gain depth in his pass set when needed, and good overall balance. Future is bright for this Delano sophomore!     Another big-time talent in the 2028 class, Zimmerman's [player_tooltip player_id='1683376' first='Carson' last='Stay'] is a well-known name to PRZMN who once again had a strong in-person visibility point to his budding athletic resume. Technically-sound and well-rounded, Stay did a great job of staying square throughout his pass set, and was able to drop his hips and really absorb and redistribute power at the point of attack. Nimble and fast enough to protect his upfield shoulder as well. Good showing from the mainstay, lynchpin 20208 OL from the Thunder!    Defensive Line    Defending 5A champs Spring Lake Park have some serious talent to replace from their undefeated 2025 roster, but judging from some of the specimens that showed up and showed out at the PRZMN Spring Showcase, the Panthers will be doing fine the next couple seasons. A sophomore DL/edge rusher manufactured and built for speedy/explosive pressure off the edge, Bergstrom had some serious juice as a pass rusher and overall competitor, with a fiery demeanor and competitive edge that earned him some solid recognition at the PRZMN Spring Showcase. The Blaine native can load his hips and fly off the snap like he was shot out a cannon, and he had some of the heaviest hands in attendance, with lead in his initial punch that made an audible impact on OL throughout 1v1s. Could also run the hoop and win the leverage battle as a 5T against long, rangy OTs. Should be a bug season for Bergstrom this coming fall!     Two Rivers High School always seems to stock more than their fair share of beef on their rosters, with some of the bigger offensive linemen in Class 5A the past handful of seasons. It comes as no surprise that Two Rivers brought a big, physical trench warfare specialist into the PRZMN Spring Showcase last Saturday, and 6'2, 250 lber. [player_tooltip player_id='1665842' first='Jayden' last='Bender'] came to play. With a broad, hulking frame that carried his weight well, Bender was positionally versatile and heavy handed, able to win 1v1 pass-rushing reps from NG, 3T, or 5T, and he produced one of the more memorable reps of the entire session, planting an OC straight on his butt with a massive punch from the interior whose echo could be heard around the Plymouth Community Center. Bender also showed the ability to run the hoop on blockers, as well as hand fight, work a move, and disengage from OL with a counter if need be. Stock rising performance from the West St. Paul product!     Park of Cottage Grove had a strong showing at the PRZMN Spring Showcase on Saturday, and freshman [player_tooltip player_id='1877843' first='Leam' last='Hieserich'] did a great job of solidifying himself as one of the top OL in Minnesota's budding 2029 class. Good size, impressive balance, a motor that never stopped running, cardiovascular endurance, a strong base, and heavy hands. Wouldn't be surprised if he got himself on the field next year for the Wolfpack's varsity.     The Goodhue Wildcats - while taking on the machine that was the Jackson County Central Huskies in 2025 - put together one of the most fantastic state championship performances PRZMN will ever see. This scratching, swinging, bar fight of a Class AA thunderdome was led, on both sides of the ball I must add, by Goodhue's [player_tooltip player_id='1580586' first='Ethan' last='O'Reilly'], who personally put on a performance for the ages. Playing on both sides of the ball, O'Reilly was a behemoth of a presence in the ball game, and you can imagine that PRZMN was stoked to see O'Reilly's name on the PRZMN Spring Showcase roster. The young man lived up to the hype, with huge hands and a frame that could add significant weight in the coming years, and his combination of power and quickness, hand usage, and physicality had OL on their heels all afternoon long. Very interested to see how O'Reilly's Summer Camp SZN develops here soon.     Overwhelming long, showed up twitch, after which he could cut tight off an OT's hip and play half a man, which allowed him to easily work by blockers. Could keep his hands active, work a move, and keep OL at bay when he locked out and extended his arms. Zilka did a good job of keeping his hands active, working a jab step when necessary, and generally keep that motor running throughout a rep. 6.5'.5". 244 lbs., 80" wingspan, 10.5" hands, and a 7'6" broad jump to highlight his testing performance. Good showing from Burnsville's top 2028 prospect!    Linebacker    Last name sound familiar? Chanhassen has another Englund in the house, as [player_tooltip player_id='1679088' first='Hudson' last='Englund'] takes over the reigns from his 2025 graduate brother Ollie, a freshman on UMD's roster right now. Like his older bro, Englund is long, lean, still-developing, and owning a noticeable amount of room to fill in, with a can't-miss frame amongst a talented LB group that descended on the PRZMN Spring Showcase. Englund was rangy in both run and pass defense, and his quickness helped him maintain phase with shifty RBs at the top of the route, after which his length aided him when contesting at the catch point. High ceiling on this rising upperclassman from the 5A heavyweight Storm.     A 6'2, 205 lb. 2028 off-ball LB from 6A Hopkins, [player_tooltip player_id='2170463' first='August' last='Winkler'] was one of the most toolsy linebackers of the entire PRZMN Showcase. With plus-length, significant room to fill in, good body control, and solid quickness, Winkler was dynamic as a defender, with some tremendous reps in coverage against a loaded RB group that showed off deep speed, loose hips that he could flip with oily ease, technique, and a cool & calm mentality in pass coverage that you don't often see in young LBs. You put some weight on this kid and get him some varsity reps and you have a very high ceiling as a three-down linebacker. Go Royals!    Running Back    Yet another dynamic and athletic utility athlete out of Southern Minnesota, Hanska product and Minnesota Valley Lutheran junior was all business in Plymouth and treated the PRZMN Spring Showcase like the business trip it was. After popping off a 4.91 40, 4.50 shuttle, and 8'9 broad jump, Tweit was a twitched up and developed route runner who was smooth at changing direction and at the top of the route, as well as when tracking the ball, and he had the deep speed to beat LBs vertically comfortably. Consistent hands as well. Should be a big 2026 for Tweit!     A freshman that PRZMN is well-familiar with - both on the gridiron and in a camp setting - Brooklyn Center's [player_tooltip player_id='2176527' first='Gavin' last='Thomas'] started his Session 1 performance off with a bang, clocking a 4.77 on the lasers in the 40. Thomas added a 4.6 shuttle and 9'2 broad to sweeten the pot, and his plethora of varsity experience showed up well during indy and 1v1s, where he displayed smooth and effective stick & plant ability as a RB, notching him near the top of the talented RB group in terms of drill work performance and understanding, and he was also dynamic out of the backfield and a high-quality route runner with soft hands. Kid's the total package, and did I mention he's only a freshman?     A muscle hamster of a rising junior RB out of 6A Park of Cottage Grove, Olumide caught and held PRZMN's attention as a new-to-the-radar Big School playmaker with some serious tools at his disposal. With a powerful, noticeably-muscular build on a low center of gravity type of runner, Aluko is a tough 1v1 tackling assignment leverage and power-wise, but he proved in Saturday's non-padded setting that he doesn't rely solely on power to make things happen with the ball in his hand. After popping off a 4.83 40 and 4.61 shuttle, Aluko was very impressive in drill work, 1v1 box drills vs. LBs, and 1v1 pass-catching scenarios alike, with impressive acceleration and power out of his cuts and the ability to drop his hips and shut down without any wasted movement or effort on his end. I think his build and game, along with limited varsity experience from 2025, project well to prep football production, and we'll be eagerly watching Park of Cottage Grove's 2028 RB Aluko this upcoming fall for some updated tape.     My alma mater Minneapolis Southwest has some very exciting freshman and underclassman talent rising through their MPS ranks right now, two of whom put on a show in Plymouth at the PRZMN Spring Showcase. 2029 RB [player_tooltip player_id='2150938' first='Michael' last='Spear'] was in contention for twitchiest RB in attendance - regardless of age or grad class - and his 4.33 shuttle and 6.98 L-drill can attest to that, as can his 1v1 play. Spear was sudden, very comfortable in all kinds of footwork and general RB drill work and competition setting, and had a ton of juice as a route runner out of the backfield. Spear popped off one of the best individual plays and highlights I saw between the two sessions of the PRZMN Spring Showcase, shaking a helpless LB so badly that he seemed to be stuck in the mud while simultaneously trying not to get his ankles broken by the SW MPLS product. Spear was downright filthy at the top of the route and soft-handed as a pass-catcher, which proved to be a dangerous combination at the Plymouth Community Center. Should be a breakout season this fall for Spear and some fellow Minneapolis Southwest 2029s.     St. Croix Lutheran has a good one in 2028 RB [player_tooltip player_id='1695544' first='Eli' last='Larson']! A breakout, noteworthy performance at the recent PRZMN Spring Showcase is going to earn Larson some serious validity in the upcoming 2028 Ranking's Update, which included an awesome performance during testing for the sophomore. 4.73 laser 40, 4.31 shuttle and 8'5 broad highlighted Larson's opening portion of the Showcase, and things got better from there. Larson was one of the smoothest customers of the LB group, and his fluidity was an asset as both a route runner and when working with ball-hand 1v1 in space. Long arms, intentional footwork, and a calm, competitive demeanor was a nasty combination for would-be defenders in Plymouth, and after posting 53 rushes for 489 yards and 8 TDs in 2025 for the 10-1 Crusaders, I think there's an argument to be made that Larson may be one of the more productive backs in MN the next two years. Remember the name!    Honorable Mention   Offensive Line    Dripping with upside. Long, bendy, lean, and showed some balance and agility for a freshman. Reminded me a bit of a young [player_tooltip player_id='212360' first='Braden' last='Petzel'] when he came to the PRZMN circuit as a freshman. Big name to know out of the 2029 class and Providence Academy!    Defensive Line    A high-motor interior defensive line presence from the 612 and MPLS Camden High School, Gatlin-Thompson has done a good job of sharpening his toolkit of pass-rushing moves this offseason. With a natural leverage advantage, Gatlin-Thompson owns an effective combination of quickness, hand-usage, and the ability to unlock his hips, making him a solid 1v1 matchup in a camp setting. D3s hit him up!     A big, broad-shouldered, 6', 225 lb. iDL from Providence Academy, 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='1651659' first='Jacob' last='Gieseke'] popped off an explosive 8'4" broad jump during the testing phase of Saturday's PRZMN Spring Showcase. Gieseke displayed a good get-off from the interior, active hands, and some solid leverage, and was a good combination of speed and strength against OCs and OGs. D3s should be all over this dude in the 2027 cycle!   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JGieseke27/status/2046031245813964850 </div></figure>     Much twitchier and much more comfortable in pass-rushing settings than I was expecting, Brainerd's [player_tooltip player_id='1694136' first='Andrew' last='Ehlert'] was a polished and competitive presence at the PRZMN Spring Showcase last Saturday. Consistent pad level and a solid get-off helped him earn his fair share of 1v1 reps throughout the end of Session 1.    Linebacker    Good showing from Robbinsdale Armstrong High School at the PRZMN Spring Showcase overall, which included 2028 LB Elijah Jackson. Powerfully-built 5'9, 192 lber. who put up an 8' broad jump amongst other testing numbers, Jackson took good angles to the football in 1v1 box drills against RBs and is built for run defense inside the box. Stay on the lookout for Falcons in 2026!     One of the better freshman LB prospects in Minnesota revealed himself at the PRZMN Spring Showcase, and despite the long drive, Mountain Iron-Buhl's [player_tooltip player_id='2175897' first='Caleb' last='Unhjem'] made the travel worth it. Representing one of the better small school programs of the last half-decade, Unhjem is a well-built and strong 5'11, 200 pounds, with varsity experience already under his belt with the recently promoted 11-man standout Mountain Iron-Buhl program. Unhjem, battling against underclassmen and upperclassmen Metro, Big School RBs, really got comfortable during competition, closing and squeezing space out of tailbacks and not falling for fakes and jukes, and he had the speed to hang with RBs working vertically in coverage. I think this kid is going to play a lot of football in his prep career with the Rangers.     Wayzata always seems to have linebacker depth and talent on roster any given season, and PRZMN is a fan of 2028 [player_tooltip player_id='2168710' first='Luke' last='Freeman'] going into next fall's 6A race to the Prep Bowl. Long, rangy, and seriously quick, Freeman was comfortable in space and squeezing and taking the air out of RBs in 1v1 settings, and his experience in the Big School ranks helped him matchup well with a variety of different RBs in coverage settings. I saw Freeman flash more than a few good reps on Saturday morning in his hometown of Plymouth. Keep an eye out for this young Trojan LB the next two seasons!    Running Back    Great build on the Prior Lake Laker, who clocked a 4.68 shuttle at 5'9, 210 lbs., with room to grow! Powerful lower body, can drop hips when changing direction, love the build, and was a quick route runner who could create separation at the top of the route. Name to watch out for out of the loaded Lakers roster for 2026.     New name to the PRZMN radar! Melhack represented 6A Rogers High School well, testing impressively, including a 4.91 40 in front of our eyes to kick off testing. Additionally, although his youth flashed throughout indy and 1v1s, so did some noteworthy tools such as speed, footwork, and balance. Solid build as well.     A freshman out of New Hope and Armstrong High School, Broderick Johnson is a new name to PRZMN's radar who caught our attention during drill work of Session 1. Quick, nimble footwork and change of direction ability, and although he was getting used to the new drills, you could tell this kid had some moves in the open field and with the ball in-hand. Armstrong should be excited about this young buck!    --

This past Saturday, nearly 200 Upper Midwest, primarily led by home state Minnesotans, congregated on the first-class Plymouth Community Center for a day of competition, learning, and networking. The PrepRedzoneMN Spring Exposure Series' Showcase was the state's premier warmup and introduction to the chaotic yet essential Summer Camp SZN, where the first two weeks of June represent arguably the two most important weeks on the recruiting calendar and scholarship money begins to get tossed around like Monopoly. Split into two sessions, the PRZMN Spring Showcase featured three sections: 1) athletic testing, verified with laser technology, 2) individual technique and position-focused coaching, led by college coaches from local DIII and MIAC schools, and 3) 1v1 competition. With this many competitors to choose from and PRZMN's team of scouts working hard and evaluating position by position, it is time we turn our attention to the vaunted Session 1 All-Camp Team. Four position groups (OL, DL, LB, RB), three teams and an honorable mention, and two states represented here! Congrats to the selections!