More Impressive Track Times from MN's 2027 Class

Minnesota's 2026 outdoor track & field season has been rockin'! Per usual, PRZMN is seeing multi-sport standouts make a name for themselves sprinting, jumping, and throwing, sometimes at an elite level, and it's worth mentioning that Minnesota is still currently home to one of the best multi-sporters in the nation in Triton's Pierce Peterson. The future Virginia Tech Hokies' TE, while coming in at 6'5, 210, has gone 10.71 in the 100M dash, 2:00.68 in the 800 (broke a school record from 1996), 6'10" in the high jump, and 47.24 in the 400M (#1 in MN, 39th-best in the country this spring), so make sure you bask in the elite athleticism while we have it. However, Minnesota's multi-sport, track & field scene is in good hands with some of these up-and-coming rising senior track athletes. Get to know them below!   --    A tremendous outdoor track and field season has catapulted Esko's Derek Nooyen off the state's Watchlist, well into the rankings, and much deeper into the PRZMN radar than expected at this point in time. Esko has produced borderline-freaky athletes the past few cycles, as well as athletes with game-changing speed, but Nooyen is really etching a name for himself in the spring of 2026. It's been a steady but impressive climb for Nooyen this spring, starting with an 11.51 on April 14th at the MLWR Invitational, then jumping to a 11.51, 11.35, 11.17, 11.06, and most-recently a 10.93 100M PR at the MSHSL Section 7A Championships.   In his junior season, Nooyen posted 12 receptions for 170 yards and 1 TD, as well as 21 tackles, 2 PBUs defensively, and he followed it up by coming to our PRZMN Winter Showcase in December and posting a 4.8 in the 40. The speedster's junior tape displays a wideout with smooth, quick, and effective releases at the LOS, as well as a big catch radius that can reel in receptions while fully extended and while high-pointing the rock. Nooyen can also sit down and find pockets in zone coverage well and is an overall good route runner. Defensively, he's also a willing tackler who is sticky in coverage and able to stay in-phase with WRs working vertically. This kid is poised for a huge Summer Camp SZN, and beyond!   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Derek_Nooyen/status/2045599598237081665 </div></figure>     An exciting new name to the PrepRedzoneMN radar, Richfield's Jarell Allen has verified speed and explosiveness that is difficult to find on the recruiting trail. Additionally, he's a huge piece to what is looking like a frighteningly-explosive Richfield Spartans offense going into the fall of 2026. Allen has some serious juice on the track, clocking a 11.17 100M PR at Tri-Metro Championships on May 12th, as well as a 21'6 long jump and 24.10 200M for good measure.   The 6', 190 lb. WR and CB proved himself to be a reliable pass-catching weapon who is comfortable in space and can cut at top speed, and his track speed shows up especially prominently when working vertically as a WR. The burst and acceleration is noticeable as well as impressive too. Allen, as a wideout, can work out of the slot or on the perimeter, and he owns good contact balance after the catch and strong hands at the catch point. Defensively, he's quick to squeeze and find the hip of a WR and displays good timing and noticeable quickness in his breaks from his CB spot. Plus, he's willing to come downfield and support the run with physicality. Going to be a monster year for Allen & co. Keep an eye on the Richfield Spartans!   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/allen_jare57725/status/2042794491032031610 </div></figure>     An electric and now-verified speedster and debutant on the 2027 Big Board, Coon Rapids' [player_tooltip player_id='2204403' first='Alijah' last='Hibbler'] is in the midst of a strong junior outdoor T&F campaign. The Cardinals' sprinter has PRed with an 11.05 100M and 23.16 200M, as well as a 19'0.75" long jump from back in the 2025 outdoor T&F season. Although there's only a couple of reps of film publicly available, Hibbler manufactured a beautiful KOR TD against Roseville where he sees the hole, hits the hole, and is gone, just like that. And he's also twitchy, balanced, shows good vision, and is overall explosive after the catch. Big-time sleeper to know in the rising senior class.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/alijah_hibbler/status/1985033528653038052 </div></figure>     Another new and exciting name/verified speedster to add to the 2027 mix, Owatonna's Nolan Johnson is poised for a breakout senior year in 2026. The 5'9, 165 lb. dynamo has PRed with an 11.47 100M, 23.49 200M. 52.71 400M, and 19'6" long jump this outdoor T&F season, building on a junior football campaign in which the WR/CB posted 334 total yards and 26 tackles, 16 of which were solo.   Johnson is a good route runner, balanced through contact, and a three-phase contributor as a returner, defensive back, and wide receiver. An explosive kick returner with good footwork in space, Johnson displays strong hands, a big catch radius, and can climb the ladder and reel in receptions fully extended. He's also a tough kid who can finishes catches through contact and oncoming hits from the secondary. Go Huskies!   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NolanJohn123/status/2044428872750403611 </div></figure>     It's been a good offseason for Becker's [player_tooltip player_id='1293093' first='Tristan' last='Kowalkowski']! The 2027 gunslinger had a good showing at the Elite11 Indianapolis regional competition this spring, tying for second in the "Improvisation" category and getting his name out there while representing for the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Kowalkowski has also transitioned to a successful outdoor track and field season to really highlight his speed and athleticism, PRing at an 11.25 100M and 22.40 200M.   The lefty signal-caller has seen some Big Game action with the Bulldogs in his prep career, and he shows off a strong arm that can stretch the field vertically, and with noticeable touch and ball placement, especially on his fade balls - giving his WRs back-shoulder opportunities with ease. Kowalkowski is also accurate to all three levels of the field and owns impressive off-platform accuracy to boot, and he will step into his throws and finish passes through oncoming hits and pressure. Plus, he's a dangerous scrambler and ball carrier with effective footwork in the open field who will also lower the shoulder and lay the boom if given the opportunity. Should be a huge summer for Kowalkowski given the hype he's generating on the recruiting trail.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/QBTKowalkowski/status/2029030306913587448 </div></figure>     Coon Rapids have some fun pieces returning to the gridiron in 2026, many of whom are showing up and showing out this outdoor track & field season. LB [player_tooltip player_id='2143615' first='Jordan' last='Jackson'] is a part of the Cardinals' standout returning LB corps in 2026, and he's platforming himself for a big senior season thanks to his effort this current T&F season. Jackson has PRed with an 43'11.5" triple jump, 11.68 100M, 24.68 200M, and 19'2" long jump as a junior, functional athleticism and versatility that will serve him very well during the summer camp circuit and upcoming 2026 fall season.   Jackson is a versatile defender who can make an impact in pass defense, run support, and rushing the QB, and he can bend at the top of the arc and shows some twitch from his EDGE spot, along with the ability to can defend with proper leverage. He flashes a good motor and pursuit speed, can drop underneath quick game in the flats and hook/curl zones, and can tackle in space and behind the LOS. Going to be a huge 2026 for this rising senior OLB!   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jjackson027/status/2059963681283129408 </div></figure>     A Big School CB representing the Blaine Bengals, 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='1557087' first='James' last='Gibson'] is one of the better long jumpers in the state of Minnesota, and he's PRed with a 22'6.5" long jump to punch his ticket to state, not to mention a 24.46 200M and 11.89 100M this spring. An All-District CB from the 6A ranks, Gibson posted 30 tackles, 2 TFLs, 7 PBUs, 1 INT, and 1 FF as a junior, and he's fresh off his first college football offer, which came out of the WIAC and UW-Eau Claire on a junior day a couple of days ago.   Gibson is quick out of his breaks with no wasted movement or steps, melts WRs into the sideline and uses it as a friend while in man coverage, and demonstrates noticeable ball skills, showing some bounce and vertical ability when defending 50/50 balls. He's also a physical run defender on the perimeter with impressive closing speed as a tackler. Look out for Blainea and in 2026   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JamesGibson03/status/2060482795340698100 </div></figure>     Blaine is filled with verified track speed and explosiveness going into the 2026 season, and the Bengals RB, [player_tooltip player_id='1557517' first='Derrick' last='Obwaya'], is an important piece to the puzzle of success facing the 6A competitor this fall. Obwaya, an All-State long jumper from last season, has posted PRs of an 11.84 100M, 21'11.5" long jump, and 41'2.75" triple jump this spring, and the tailback oozing with burst has earned offers from UW-Eau Claire, Augsburg, UW-River Falls, and St. Olaf this offseason.   Obwaya owns good footwork in open space, noticeable balance, and an effective stiff-arm. He does a great job of sticking his cleat in the turf, getting vertical, and bursting through the second level with noticeable explosiveness, and displays good vision, and can stretch to the edge, see, and then take advantage of the presented hole as it develops, especially the cutback. Obwaya is explosive and twitched up, but just needs to work on finishing these big runs for six. Should be a huge senior season for the Bengals and its 2026 roster.     It's been a productive offseason for Blaine's QB1! [player_tooltip player_id='2134052' first='Jameson' last='Niska'] has stayed busy, running with NextLevelAthletes on the offseason 7v7 circuit, and he got some good news in early May, earning his first offer from the highly-touted University of Minnesota-Duluth. The standouts Bengals' gunslinger posted 1,153 rushing yards and 14 rushing TDs + 1,221 passing yards and 8 passing TDs in his first year starting with the Bengals last fall, solidifying himself as one of the top dual-threats in the entire Land of 10,000 Lakes. That dynamic production was really put into context well this outdoor track & field season, as Niska has PRed with a 10.86 100M, 22.59 200M, and 19'6" long jump this spring with the Bengals. No wonder UMD got involved!   The true dual-threat owns game-breaking speed and can slash defenses if he gets out to the edge, to the sideline, and/or in space, and he owns the top-end speed to finish big runs for TDs and outpace those final pursuit angles and 6A defenders. Niska shows off good touch and throws a good ball on the move, and he will stand in the pocket and deliver throws through oncoming contact. Niska also shows some reps of him scanning the field and working through his progressions successfully, and he's strong and balanced in the open field, with effective acceleration and the top-speed to manufacture splash plays against the best defenses Class 6A has to offer. Most likely a DB at the next level, so enjoy the dynamic offensive Big School weapon while we got him!   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jamesonniska/status/2057521068898697247 </div></figure>     A darkhorse soon-to-be on the Minnesota 2027 Watchlist, Trace Foote is a no-doubt sleeper who only has one game of football tape publicly available, and that is from 2024. However, the burner has posted impressive PRs such as an 11.08 100M and 23.76 200M this outdoor track and field season. Talk about some tools to work with! Local DIIIs, NAIAs, JUCOs, make sure you get a look at Foote kid this spring/summer.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/trace2nice/status/2060569229972124044 </div></figure>     Another darkhorse in the 2027 class, Burnsville's [player_tooltip player_id='1393180' first='Joaquin' last='Brown'] burst onto the rising senior recruiting scene this offseason. The WR/DB popped off an eye-catching, laser-timed-and-verified 40 in the low-4.6s at this spring's 612Q's Offensive Skills Showcase. He also displayed a raw, yet explosive, route running skillset during the event, and his junior tape from 2025, though only a minute long and holding some JV tape, displays a good blocker who shows off his track speed in some big-time hawkdowns of loose 5A ball carriers far downfield. Speaking of track speed, Brown has posted a 11.58 100M and 44'6.5" triple jump this outdoor track & field season. Make sure to keep an eye out for this breakout contender in 2026!   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/joaquinbrownWR/status/2039025337456095429 </div></figure>     Burnsville's [player_tooltip player_id='1288386' first='Tommy' last='Subah'], one of Minnesota's top WRs, is in the midst of one of the better offseason's out of the state's crop of 2027 recruits. After a strong showing at the annual 612Q's Offensive Skills Showcase, Subah had platformed himself perfectly to reel in offers from the likes of UMD, Jamestown, Northern State, St. John's, and Augustana this spring. He then transitioned that success to the track, PRing with an 11.58 100M, 20'3" long jump, and 45'6.25" triple jump this spring.   The Burnsville Blaze playmaker is a legit deep threat who can work out of the slot, and he displays good ball skills and contested catch ability at the WR position. He owns the speed to stack and burn athletic 5A CBs in man coverage, and he's dangerous in space with noticeable burst and contact balance after the catch. Can't wait to see where Subah lands when the dust settles.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SubahTommy/status/2055387768277397936 </div></figure>     Easily one of the most versatile and dynamic athletes in the state, Foley's [player_tooltip player_id='1581376' first='Levi' last='Sauer'] is also pound for pound one of the toughest. The 5'10, 180 lber. has lined up at DT, DE, off-ball linebacker, and fullback in 2025, but he owns the speed to potentially break open a game offensively, as he PRed with an 11.43 100M time this spring, showcasing some serious explosiveness and top-end speed at the position.   A dynamic two-way contributor oozing with positional versatility, Sauer flashes good lateral agility, burst, and vision from his FB spot. He punches above his weight in the physicality department and is willing to run by you or run you over with the ball in-hand. Plus, he displays ood footwork and balance in the open field. The Foley product is also a good 1v1 tackler who lived in opponents' backfields in 2026 from his DL/LB spot, is twitchy from his NG spot, and overall owns sideline-to-sideline pursuit speed. Talk about a sleeper! DIIIs, NAIAs, and JUCOs: take notice!   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/levi_sauer09/status/2054326787732082998 </div></figure>     A fun new name to add to PRZMN's 2027 radar, Triton is hope to yet another standout track performer in Braxton Koss. A 6', 160 lber., Koss has PRed with a 6-06" high jump. 11.77 100M, and 24.48 200M this spring, earning the attention of PRZMN and some notable local college coaches.   As a RB/CB, Koss is a comfortable 1v1 tackler in space and he will get downhill and meet RBs at the contact point with physicality. He shows good concentration at the catch point, balance, and can get out of his breaks with quickness and is physical at the catch point. DIIIs, NAIAs, and JUCOs, hit him up. We'll be getting him on the ranking's Big Board ASAP.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BraxtonKos35794/status/2047049662893293681 </div></figure>     Representing Pillager High School, [player_tooltip player_id='1646034' first='Thomas' last='Niggeler'] is in the midst of a strong junior campaign on the track. This outdoor season also followed what was a successful junior campaign on the gridiron, no doubt aided and backed up by Niggeler's now-verified track speed. The Huskies' two-way contributor has posted a 11.66 100M, 23.68 200M, and 20'9" long jump this spring on the track, numbers that will surely aid him once the Summer Camp SZN gets going.   No consolidated highlights, but you can still gather that Niggeler is a ballhawk from the secondary who is more than fast enough to hang with any WRs on his schedule working vertical. He's also a reliable pass-catching weapon with good ball skills who is impactful as a kick returner too. The 180 lber. is a physical tackler from his CB spot and has the speed to act as the backside pursuer successfully, and his closing speed earned him some TFLs in 2025. I think he's going to have a monster season that could really earn the Pillager product some D2 looks.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TNiggeler6/status/2052136448887869613 </div></figure>     A unique athletic measurement for a unique athlete! Anoka's [player_tooltip player_id='1120517' first='Blake' last='Sieben'] is in the midst of a heckuva offseason. The Tornadoes gunslinger has earned offers from Jamestown, Bemidji State, Minnesota State-Mankato, River Falls, St. John's, and Northern State with the Summer Camp SZN right around the corner. He's also in the midst of a standout track and field season, clocking a 14'9 pole vault that helped qualify him for state as a junior.   As a junior, Sieben proved himself to be a mobile, quick, athletic scrambler who can improvise and extend plays. Helso throws a good ball on the move that can still hit all three levels of the field thanks to his arm strength. The 170 lber. is also a dangerous ball-carrier with the top-end speed to finish runs for TDs once he finds space and the third level of a defense, and his strong lower body and contact balance helps him bounce weaker tackle attempts at his legs. He owns a cannon of an arm and is athletic enough to break open games with either his arm or his legs against 6A defenses. Anoka had a weird season in 2025, going 0-9 despite some airtight scorelines and finishes that didn't go in their favor, but Sieben still managed to pop off for 141-263 (54%) for 1,932 yards and 16 TDs to 8 INTs, also 609 rushing yards and 9 TDs. The kid has juice, and there's no way the cards fall like that for Anoka again. Should be a monster season for the Tornadoes' QB1 & company.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BlakeSieben15/status/2060101083901338000 </div></figure>     A Top-200 debutant who fought his way off the watchlist this offseason, [player_tooltip player_id='1248618' first='Blake' last='Kamphoff'] is one of a few Mankato East returners PRZMN will be closely monitoring this upcoming season. A burner of a RB, DB, WR, and occasional wildcat QB has manufactured PRs of an 11.31 100M and 22.87 200M, putting some exciting context into his junior season statline of 120 rushes for 804 yards and 8 TDs to lead the Cougars in rushing in 2025. He added 13 catches for 138 yards and 2 TDs, 4 tackles on defense, and was 4-5 passing for 54 yards and 1 TD for East, taking wildcat snaps out of the backfield as a junior, both running and passing assignments.   One of the most versatile players in the state. Opens his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19468879/68ebcff399002312007daa75">junior highlights</a> with an explosive 89-yard KOR for a TD to showcase his top-end ability. Contact balance in droves, vision, acceleration, and the ability to cut at top speed are all very present in his best reps. Able to noticeably shift gears and is dynamic and strong in the open field. Tons of juice in this 5A playmaker. No offers yet!   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BlakeKamphoff/status/2054706017510850702 </div></figure>     A thoroughly covered Lakeville North DB and seasoned Top-100 2027 prospect, [player_tooltip player_id='1610248' first='Gavin' last='Casey'] cannot stop adding green numbers and positive exposure points to his budding athletic resume. Casey has popped off for PRs of an 11.52 100M, 22.43 200M, and 50.75 400M, earning the attention of Grinnell College, St. John's University, Northern State, and the University of Jamestown, the latter two of which came in person during camp evaluations. Additionally, the Lakeville product had a good showing at 2025 Gopher prospect camp, was named one of Minnesota's "<a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/03/przmn-2027-rankings-update-hardest-hitters-part-1/">Hardest Hitters</a>" by PrepRedzoneMN this spring, as the 180 lber. sticks WRs at the catch point and comes into contact like a missile, and he comes downhill like a freight train, visibly whiplashing opponents heads and necks due to the force he generates when coming into a collision.   An overall excellent tackler, Casey is particularly explosive when coming downhill and closing on WRs and RBs behind the LOS, ate up WR screens for breakfast in 2025, which generated some of his biggest hits of his junior season, and the 180 lber. even lifted a WR off his feet and sent a RB on a 360 degree spin thanks to how hard he hit him when reading a triggering on a screen. The Lakeville product puts his hat on the ball at the contact point, popping the pigskin loose with chaotic effect, and naturally forces turnovers, whether that's due to ripping at the ball or putting his hat on it. Casey can slide and fit into zone drops at the second and first level of the field with lethal precision, demonstrates sideline-to-sideline range in coverage, and utilizes speed turns effectively. We'll be hearing more about Casey this summer!   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/GavinCasey24/status/2060837870282199153 </div></figure>    --

Minnesota's 2026 outdoor track & field season has been rockin'! Per usual, PRZMN is seeing multi-sport standouts make a name for themselves sprinting, jumping, and throwing, sometimes at an elite level, and it's worth mentioning that Minnesota is still currently home to one of the best multi-sporters in the nation in Triton's Pierce Peterson. The future Virginia Tech Hokies' TE, while coming in at 6'5, 210, has gone 10.71 in the 100M dash, 2:00.68 in the 800 (broke a school record from 1996), 6'10" in the high jump, and 47.24 in the 400M (#1 in MN, 39th-best in the country this spring), so make sure you bask in the elite athleticism while we have it. However, Minnesota's multi-sport, track & field scene is in good hands with some of these up-and-coming rising senior track athletes. Get to know them below!