Bemidji State War on the Shore Big School All-Camp Team: Defense

PrepRedzoneMN's highlight of the whirlwind that is the Summer Camp SZN is Bemidji State's War on the Shore team camps. Minnesota heavy with a sprinkle of Dakotas flavor mixed in, the Beavers host a small school (MN 3A and below) team camp, then a Big School (MN 4A-6A) team camp, with the latter coming last week up in the beautiful 218. After a dayish of full team, skelly, and some individual work, the 15+ team camps culminate with the War on the Shore competition, held nearly right on the shore of the gorgeous Lake Bemidji. Double elimination and three downs to get in the endzone, the competition creates legendary individual performances, insight into a Big School team's makeup and grit, and one of the most riveting two hours of football we watch all year. This past week, Shakopee, nearly overwight with individual talent on their 2026 roster, were handed an "L" early at the hands of an ultra-gritty Simley 4A squad, but the Sabers then battled all the way back, going undefeated before the head-to-head finals with Forest Lake, which culminated in a War on the Shore-winning TD rush from Northwestern Wildcat commit [player_tooltip player_id='1669604' first='Blake' last='Loughlin']. What a time to be alive!   Check out the 2026 BSU Big School All-Camp Defensive Team: Defensive below.   --   Defensive Alpha Dog    Shakopee was the talk of the Bemidji State War on the Shore Team Camp thanks to their plethora of Division 1 recruits and commits, and leading their trench warfare play was Nebraska Cornhuskers commit Nehemiah Ombati. Coming off a prolific offseason that saw him experience competition against OL from all around the country thanks to a strong campaign on the rising 5v5 circuit, Ombati flashed straight-up dominate athletic ability and size, not to mention an aggressive motor, that could take over a drive seemingly at will. I was interested to see that he was getting significant reps on the OL as both an OG or TE, and at a legit 6'3-6'4, 295 pounds, it was a fun watch, to say the least. PRZMN made sure to try and get as much of a look at Shako as we could with respect to other teams, and Ombati, as one of the handful of legit P4 prospects in attendance, was at entertaining as it got. He was a crushing run blocker and played a good amount of guard and occasionally TE for the Sabers, who were rotating between their new RPO attack and their traditional triple-option/veer offense.   From what he saw during a couple mixers and War on the Shore, Ombati produced a big-time TFL vs. Maple Grove that was brutal, dominant, and seemed easy for the young man. He also had a big shock, shed, flat-down the-LOS collision for no gain against Maple Grove in do-or-die time at the War on the Shore. Also flashed fantastic and eye-catching pursuit speed + effort. Was chasing down ball carriers out to the sideline in multiple team scrimmages that PRZMN got eyes on. For Huskers' fans: Ombati noted to us that he wants to come into Lincoln early, put his best foot forward, and get on the field as quickly as possible.   "Lincoln is the place for me"   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/OJW_Scouting/status/2081105849401917897 </div></figure>    Defensive Line   First Team:    It's going to be a monster year for Zimmerman's [player_tooltip player_id='1940690' first='Jacob' last='Aderman']. Especially on the defensive line. The massive 6'3, 280+ lb. OL and DT's incredible production was as memorable at the Bemidji State War on the Shore Team camp as his echoing, Rick Flair-esque-and-worthy "Woooooooo" that he bellowed after every TFL, sack, and massive collision. Rick Flair was raised in Edina and Golden Valley, by the way.   Minnesota is an underrated producer when it comes to 3T and DT development, and people take for granted how hard it is to find big, athletic bodies who can hold up along the interior, so in my professional opinion this dude is an absolute sleeper of a DL prospect with D1 upside and ability. Aderman was a literally massive presence from both the DL and OL spots during the BSU Big School Team Camp and was doggin' opponents left and right, whether they were Class 4A or Class 6A. Aderman possessed playmaking juice from interior, not to mention impressive twitch and an explosive get-off, and when he made a big play, which he did often, he's let you hear about it. Also bendy for big kid, and produced:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>sack vs. Princeton, beat 2 blocks w/ twitch and hands, </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>stuffed RJM late in War on the Shore, pushing back two OL after locking out his arm before seeing, identifying, and tracking down the Rockets' RB behind the LOS</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>physically impressive TFL against Holy Angels where he backed his iOL off the ball and back into the developing handoff - pin-balling him off a teammates and onto the turf in emphatic fashion</li> </ul>   This dude played with so. much. energy. that it really left an imprint on our imagination in terms of recruiting projection. Not sure if he camped anywhere this summer but he reports 0 offers as of right now. Get at 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/Jacobaderman/status/1975996547562340678 </div></figure>     I didn't think that Forest Lake was going to be able to significantly fill the massive defensive void left by 2026 Gopher DE commit Howie Johnson, but by golly, the Rangers have themselves a beast of 2029 coming up in the ranks in [player_tooltip player_id='1720248' first='Asher' last='Wilson']. The 6'2 235 lber. has verified size and a good frame that is going to be able 50+ more pounds well, especially given his work in the weight and on the Rangers' track & field team. Wilson put up impressive throws in the shot put (51'3.5") and discus (151'8") as a freshman in the Big School ranks, and he put that explosiveness to good use during the BSU War on the Shore camp and competition.   #55 highlighted his play (from what we saw), with a TFL vs. Shakopee that saw him fly off the LOS with an impressive get off, then shock, shed, get his eyes up and smell out the ball, and make a strong tackle in space. PRZMN is very excited to watch this kid play varsity ball in 2026, not to mention the Forest Lake Rangers overall.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/07/Asher-Wilson-Forest-Lake.-2029.jpg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2262696" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='1720248' first='Asher' last='Wilson'] - Forest Lake. 2029</figcaption></figure>    Second Team:    One of the best wrestlers in the state, Bemidji Lumberjacks' stud DL [player_tooltip player_id='1205924' first='Nehemiah' last='Schwinghammer'] was also one of the pound-for-pound strong, baddest, and toughest players in attendance. Already squatting 500 pounds (no joke), Schwinghammer was a beast at the point of attack and held up impressively well against Minnesota 6A Metro OL and talent. Bemidji State, UW-Eau Claire, and Augsburg all involved with offers right now.     Holy Angels has seen a fair amount of attrition from their talent-ridden 2026 graduating class, and their upcoming season's success will largely be carried on the shoulders of their 2027 UST commits Lucas and [player_tooltip player_id='1665771' first='Marcus' last='Jacobs']. Marcus, an eye-catching DE with plus-length and a ton of room to fill in, was also manning the OG spot next to twin brother on the Stars' OL, and he came up big for his 4A competitor during the wildly-energetic and competitive War on the Shore competition.   The St. Thomas commit produced a TFL to shut down a Big School opponent's offensive drive and momentum, and he proved he could make tackles with OL draped all over him in the trenches and was consistently shedding blocks and making tackles around the LOS during War on the Shore. Tommies got a good one!     An exciting new name to the PRZMN radar, [player_tooltip player_id='2255213' first='Peyton' last='Blood'] was certainly an eye-catcher, catching our attention as he stood next to Nebraska DL commit [player_tooltip player_id='1452200' first='Nehemiah' last='Ombati'] shoulder to shoulder in the trenches, and dare I say, he may have had a 1/2 inch or inch on Ombati. Sadly, I can't find a lot of information on the newcomer, but if I had to guess he'd be around 6'3-6'4 and 280 lbs., and the DT rocking #74 for the Sabers seems to be a transfer from Two Rivers High School at one point in. Strong, powerful, and tough at the point of attack, Blood was a run-stuffer who was holding up well against fellow 6A competition during War on the Shore. I hope he gets some film out week to week during the 2026 season.    Third Team:    A First Team All-Eye Test DE for Simley - who put in a heckuva shift at the Big School War on the Shore Team Camp and more than held up against 5A and 6A opponents - [player_tooltip player_id='1633447' first='Nathan' last='Elachi'] was bendy, quick, and overall a potential game-changer from the DE spot of Simley's 3-4 defense. Long, knew how to use it, and was one of the best pass rushers in attendance. Should be a huge year for Elachi & co.     Simley's refrigerator of a two-way lineman [player_tooltip player_id='1363065' first='Luis' last='Fierro'] was one of the most physically impressive OL and DL I saw at the Bemidji State War on the Shore Big School Team Camp. As quick as he was big, the DT and OT was an excellent puller from his LT spot. Can cover ground, flies through the hole, good control and identifies and eliminates the first & biggest threat. He had a particular great pull and block into space from his tackle spot late in War on the Shore vs. RJM. Frightening size, body control from that tackle spot. Also had some juice from the interior of the DL despite having to eat a lot of double teams for his Spartan counterparts. Bemidji State offered on April 20th, by the way!   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/luisontop423/status/2080843553370980703 </div></figure>     A new name to the PrepRedzoneMN radar, Forest Lake's 3-4 defense was manned in the DL by some dudes, one of which was 6'-6'1, 210-215ish 2027 DE [player_tooltip player_id='2255226' first='Emmanuel' last='Idowu']. Rocking no gloves and flashing his physically obvious work in the weight room as both a run and pass defender. Strong hands and tough at the point of attack, Idowu had a good showing going into senior season with the Rangers and is a DE prospect I'd get on my radar ASAP if I'm a local D3 or NAIA.     Another new name and talent to the PRZMN radar out of an exciting Forest Lake squad with 6A state championship aspirations going into the fall, DL [player_tooltip player_id='2255228' first='Mathew' last='Fahey'], first off, was a no-doubt eye-catcher who would qualify for First or Second Team All-Eye Test honors. Somewhere around 6'4, 250ish with noticeable room to fill in, Fahey was strong, tough, and physical in the trenches, with active hand usage and the ability to shed blocks against a variety of different OL, offenses, and blocking schemes throughout the Bemidji State War on the Shore Big School Team Camp.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/07/Mathew-Fahey-Forest-Lake-2027.jpg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2262697" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2255228' first='Mathew' last='Fahey'] - Forest Lake 2027</figcaption></figure>     Another standout DL for the hometown hero Bemidji Lumberjacks competing at the Bemidji State War on the Shore Big School Team Camp, #19 [player_tooltip player_id='2055646' first='Logan' last='Caron'] has been putting in some serious work in the weight room this offseason. Strong, physical, and possessing the ability to impact both run and passing plays, Caron was also positionally versatile and held up well against 6A Metro opponents. Super under-the-radar right now, Caron hasn't reported an offer that I can find right now.     Another new name and talent to the PRZMN radar thanks to the Bemidji State War on the Shore Big School Team Camp, the Lumberjacks' were manned at one of their DE spots by a tall, long, and lean rising senior rocking #67 by the name of [player_tooltip player_id='2255233' first='Tanner' last='Cherney']. After digging into him a bit, I found out Cherney has a strong basketball background, which speaks to the frame and game, and the 3T/5T was one of the more productive DEs and DL during the highly-competitive War on the Shore competition hosted by Bemidji State on the shore of Lake Bemidji. Long, quick, and slippery, we really liked Cherney's get-off, twitch, and ability to turn the corner as a pass rusher. He generated a couple of big hurries and pressures against Big School competition as well as a TFL vs. Rochester John Marshall that was a big-time impact play for his Hometown Heroes in the Bemidji Lumberjacks. Sleeper, under-the-radar, darkhorse, college coaches need to get to know this kid early!    Linebacker   First Team:    The University of North Dakota have a tremendous LB commit in Shakopee 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='1288283' first='Andrew' last='McGee']. An ATV of an off-ball 'backer with verified size at 6'3, 225 lbs. and growing, McGee was a constant presence during the Bemidji State Big School Team Camp's various team scrimmages, mixers, and of course, the War on the Shore. McGee was noticeably impressive, not to mention very quick, at reading, reacting, and identifying different run concepts as they develop in real time, and his athleticism was asset in pass coverage, as he could unlock his hips and smoothly drop under and into passing lanes as a zone defender.   During the actual War on the Shore competition, we particularly noted McGee's sideline to sideline pursuit speed and range, all-out effort and fearlessness in terms of putting his body on the line, and overwhelming size/strength as a tackler in the prep ranks. McGee and his LB partner [player_tooltip player_id='1669604' first='Blake' last='Loughlin'] could both be 100 tackle 'backers this season as seniors.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/OJW_Scouting/status/2081107323607466495 </div></figure>     Maybe my favorite new defensive find from the Bemidji State War on the Shore Big School Team Camp came from a very diverse and exciting Burnsville Blaze roster going into 2026. 5'10, 200 lber. [player_tooltip player_id='2255201' first='Dane' last='Classen'], rocking #34 for the yellow and black of the Blaze, was straight-up balling during War on the Shore, asserting himself as one of the most physical and productive LBs of the double-digit 4A, 5A, and 6A schools in attendance. Classen was laying the wood like a seasoned carpenter, not to mention one that is 25ish pounds heavier, and in my upcoming War on the Shore highlights thread on X, you'll be able to see some of these collisions yourself.   Classen was maybe pound-for-pound the biggest thumper of the War on the Shore, producing multiple impressive 1v1 collisions, and he was an overall excellent tackler who caught our eye for his huge hit FF vs. Maple Grove, combined tackle with #13 for great tackle in OT vs. Princeton. He also manufactured a big-time 1v1 stick against the Holy Angels' RB in the hole. Stepped up and ate the contact to minimize the gain. He also triggered on a Maple Grove RB and carry so quickly and with so much force that he knocked the ball loose for one of the best tackles and most disruptive individual efforts of the War on the Shore. Also had a crushing goal line tackle on [player_tooltip player_id='1120527' first='Colton' last='Johnson']. Great read, flew into space, stuffed the ball carrier right at the contact point. Was giving up some inches and weight in the collision as well. I don't say it often, but Classen looks like he that dog in him.    Second Team:    Another badass undersized LB from the Bemidji State War on the Shore Big School Camp, Simley Spartan [player_tooltip player_id='1651488' first='Amir' last='Dockery'] was up there with the best prospects in attendance in terms of pound-for-pound toughness and pop at the contact point. Rocking his trademarked rec specs, Dockery was absolutely sticking ball carriers during the highly-competitive War on the Shore, including excellent read, fill, and tackle in the backfield for a TFL against Maple Grove. Put a big-time stick on the tailback for good measure as well. Also made a strong 1v1 tackle against another 6A competitor out on the edge later in the War on the Shore. He's a tough kid, good run defender, and came alive in the brightest moments of the competition. Talk about a fun watch!     Rocking a cowboy collar and one of the thicker, more powerful, and more eye-catching builds of any LB at Bemidji State for team camp, Forest Lake's [player_tooltip player_id='1879673' first='Derrick' last='Loomis'] looked straight out of a high school football movie based in Texas. The play was up to snuff as well, as Loomis was a bruiser between the tackles and in the box, aggressively attacking blockers with good leverage and physicality and sticking his noise into even the most brutal of collisions. D3s should be all over Loomis this upcoming season and recruiting cycle.     Maple Grove has a new-look roster going into the 2026. The Big School state champs from two seasons ago have some fresh faces in their LB corps, and although the trio is dominated by youth, there's also an abundance of talent, not to mention physicality and fearlessness. Leading the new starters is [player_tooltip player_id='1584490' first='Levi' last='Bakker'], an outstanding 2029 prospect who went 4.6 on the laser 40 at our spring PRZMN Showcase backed up by a muscle-bound build far more than impressive than your typical freshman linebackers. Bakker has a nose for the ball and some real-deal athleticism backing his game, and his outrageous closing speed was on display beautifully in a tackle against Burnsville during the War on the Shore competition. Good recognition and triggered on the ball with some serious pace, not to mention the tackle's collision itself.   Going to be a breakout season for Bakker and his LB counterparts in 2026.     Another fresh face and first-year starter for Maple Grove's LB corps, Hansegard is closer to 5'10, 180 than his listed weight after seeing him in person, but boy is this kid a dog. I was curious about his size being able to hold up against climbing 6A OGs and giant tailbacks flying downhill with zero intention of making a cut. Lucky for Hansegard, he already can power clean 275 lbs., and that power and strength helped him more than assert him physically and hang with the big dogs during the War on the Shore and the various team mixers and scrimmages from the Bemidji State Team Camp. Hansegard can eat a block and come back for more in reliable fashion, and his verified 4.58 laser-verified 40-yard dash speed was as evident as it was impressive in his sideline-to-sideline pursuit range. Can't wait to watch this young LB in 2026.    Third Team:    Another new name uncovered by PRZMN out of Shakopee's impressive 2026 roster, 2028 OLB/EDGE [player_tooltip player_id='2255217' first='Truman' last='Duehr'] is yet another well-built Saber defender, coming in at a tall, long 6'3, 185ish with a ton of room to grow. #39 was coachable, which I saw in real time, and he produced a couple noticeably hard hits during team scrimmages and mixers. Plus length as well, which is always handy on the edge. We'll see how much this 2028 can crack Shako's talent-laden roster and starting defense this fall.    Defensive Back   First Team:    Always fun to watch the #1 prospect from any state, buy boy is Shakopee's [player_tooltip player_id='212480' first='Blake' last='Betton'] special. An elite athlete and football player no matter which way you spin it, Betton was a tremendously fun at the Bemidji State War on the Shore Big School Team Camp. The future LB is a can't-miss, always-looming presence as Shakopee's safety, and he's taking over a much larger offensive role for his Sabers in 2026. I frustratingly watching Shakopee try to get Betton the ball on four straight runs or passes, each of which were blown dead by an illegal infraction for one reason or the other, and although I didn't get to see him with ball in-hand very often, Betton made more than a dominant impact from his defensive play alone. Betton absolutely smacked a Forest Lake RB while running the alley with ruthless intentions and efficiency, and his elite frame and measureables helped him create a ton of game-changing plays from the defensive secondary alone. We saw him create a crazy INT vs. Bemidji that was the single rangiest individual play of our entire time in Bemidji. Betton came from the opposite hash while the QB was rolling away from him to make one of the best plays on the ball all day. Also had a great goal line stick against Mack Jurkovich to keep him out of the endzone. Excellent leg drive post contact. Was also a physical ball carrier who had Big School defenders second guessing, not to mention a good route runner. Can break down and drop his hips at the top of the route to create separation. Good hands as well.   Betton is also an easy kid to root for, humble, with a good head on his shoulders, not to mention a coaches son with a noticeable competitive streak to boot. He mentioned to PRZ that he will visit Penn State for White Out game in 2026 vs. USC. Get excited: Nittany Lions fans!   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BlakeBetton/status/2082577855225934113 </div></figure>     Back to back standout showings at the Bemidji State team camp for Forest Lake safety [player_tooltip player_id='1752265' first='Brooks' last='Rohne']. #6 for the Rangers originally got on the PRZMN radar last summer at the very same Big School War on the Shore Team Camp, and he somehow produced an even better showing in 2026 as a rising senior. Rohne was one of the hardest hitters in attendance at the camp, and he had a game-changing performance during the ultra-competitive War on the Shore that really backed his Forest Lake Rangers into the final of the win-or-go-home event.   Rohne produced a:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>great open field tackler on an option play against Bemidji. Came downhill quickly and controlled and stuck the RB to negate any further gain</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>INT versus Bemidji, zone read, perfectly read the QB's eyes and undercut a WR attempting to sit down back against the QB's roll out</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>excellent, thumping 1v1 tackle against Maple Grove, last play, goal line, fake FB dive to a pitch. Came downhill at a perfect angle and stuck the RB right in his tracks. One of the best tackles of the War on the Shore competition Should be a huge season for this 6A safety, who is also fresh off an NSIC offer from Minnesota State-Moorhead. </li> </ul>     Up there as one of the best CBs in attendance at Bemidji State's War on the Shore Big School Team Camp, Maple Grove has a stud on the perimeter in [player_tooltip player_id='2126678' first='TJ' last='Williams']. Not the tallest corner you've ever seen, but Williams makes up for it in competitiveness, athleticism, technique, and more than anything, ball skills. Williams is a tremendous 50/50 ball defender, and he produced a deep fade PBU vs. Shakopee during mixers, where his excellent ball skills and vertical ability/competitiveness for his size were on full displays. Williams also had one of the best breakups during the War on the Shore competition, producing a PBU vs. Simley on a QB roll out, diving effort and well-timed break on a deep out-breaking route. This kid is STICKY!   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NextupT1/status/2001000852480516268 </div></figure>     First time getting eyes on new Maple Grove transfer DB [player_tooltip player_id='1423910' first='Elias' last='Tiah'], who made the move up from Arizona for his senior football season. Tiah came in with an Illinois State, and you can see why, as he looks the part of a potential game-changing DB at MN's 6A level. With the utility to play either safety or cornerback for the Crimson, this First Team All-Eye Test DB was one of the most physical defensive backs in attendance, with natural instincts, good overall range, and the ability to impact both the run and pass game of an opponent. Didn't get the best look at him in Bemidji, but this is a DB whose week-to-week film should be devoured by college coaches and prep football fans alike.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/elias_tiah/status/2082865181839790442 </div></figure>    Second Team:    #4 for Forest Lake is one of the more well-known CBs in Minnesota going into the season. [player_tooltip player_id='1579132' first='Ndifor' last='Tamukong'], who also had a strong showing at last year's Bemidji State War on the Shore Team Camp, had a busy June on the Summer Camp Circuit, and PRZMN got to watch him work inn shutdown fashion at the likes of the UWRF Mega Camp and a South Dakota State prospect camp. In those settings, QBs were forced to throw Tamukong's way no matter how sticky the coverage, all thanks to the 1v1 setup of WR vs. DB competition in camps, but things were a little different at a full 11 on 11 team camp. Tamukong was so good that no one threw his way from what we saw in Bemidji. Talk about lockdown!     Representing Fargo South, the lone Dakotas representative at Bemidji State's War on the Shore Big School Team Camp, University of Jamestown DB commit [player_tooltip player_id='1625528' first='Madit' last='Ajak'] was maybe my favorite DB to watch up at camp besides PSU-bound [player_tooltip player_id='212480' first='Blake' last='Betton']. A silky, super-smooth operator who could impact an opponents run and pass game, Ajak had some impressive defensive range, plus-length, obvious ball skills, and football instincts from the defensive secondary that can make an impact during team play. The Jimmies got a good one here.     Another University of Jamestown-bound DB commit from Fargo South High School, [player_tooltip player_id='1625532' first='Chan' last='Ajak']'s length was advantageous at the catch point and he showed loose hips and light feet in coverage. A good athlete who didn't mind sticking his head into the action in run support, Ajak also impressed PRZ thanks to his ball skills, overall defensive range, and the fact that he was around the ball a lot. Jimmies got an exciting commit in this North Dakota skills product.     Very impressive showing by Burnsville's [player_tooltip player_id='1344998' first='Adrian' last='Wenzel']. PRZ is just itching to move this kid up the rankings, as he's one of the most physical DBs in all of MN and produced some fun tape from his sophomore campaign with the Class 5A Blaze, and Wenzel did a good job of boosting his stock in front of PRZMN's eyes at the Bemidji State War on the Shore Big School Team Camp. #13 was calling the defense for the Blaze from his safety spot, and he's rocking a long, lean, and silky frame that was an eye-catcher in both its look as well as its play.   Wenzel was seeking out and destroying the rock with impressive play speed, took good angles to the football, and was a thumper at the contact point. Also seemed to be around the football and was a strong and aggressive 1v1 tackler in space. Should be a huge season for Wenzel in the recruiting department.    Third Team:    #3 for the Bemidji Lumberjacks was a fresh face and new name PRZMN was able to add to our radar thanks to the Bemidji State War on the Shore Big School Team Camp. With a good build when projecting to the college level, 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2255231' first='Reagan' last='Nyhusmoen'] caught our attention in multiple parts of the Big School Team Camp, and he proved himself to be a hard hitter who could get downhill and fill gaps with successful force, not to mention play with a fired up attitude that was infectious for his fellow defenders. Good showing during War on the Shore and made a particularly impressive 1v1 tackler on Mack Jurkovich right off tackle and in space that was a solid thump against the most dangerous offensive player in attendance. D3 and NAIA DB coaches: hit him up!     One of the bigger winners of the 2026 offseason, certified speedster and Burnsville 2027 DB [player_tooltip player_id='1393180' first='Joaquin' last='Brown'] had a nice INT versus Fargo South that caught the attention of PRZMN. Quick out of his breaks, ball skills, and route recognition were all on display as we watched #3 in a live, full team competitive setting.     #12 for the Bemidji Lumberjacks was one of the most physically impressive DBs in attendance at the Bemidji State War on the Shore Big School Team Camp. That was amongst a very talented group of DBs from the double-digit 4A, 5A, and 6A teams in attendance, and the SS/OLB was doing a great job of playing with toughness out on the edge and in space. Could set the edge with physicality and defend with proper leveler, was defeating blocks with efficiency in team settings, and the 6', 195 lber. popped off a huge TFL vs. Shakopee that was one of the bigger defensive efforts of the vaunted War on the Shore competition. Total sleeper in the MN DB ranks for the 2027 class.     Not the biggest CB in attendance at Bemidji State's Big School Team Camp, but [player_tooltip player_id='1619558' first='Tyeron' last='Sandy'] was no doubt one of the stickiest. Sandy produced a sick goal line PBU on slant vs. Fargo South during War on the Shore. Excellent break and physicality at the catch point, and he had some super twitchy breaks on the ball. Route recognition and breaks were very impressive as well. D3s and NAIAs should be all over this Rochester John Marshall rising senior.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TyeronSandy/status/1992662286406992038 </div></figure>    Athlete   First Team:    #12 [player_tooltip player_id='2255219' first='Jake' last='Courts'] for Shakopee was one of the most dynamic players in attendance at the Bemidji State War on the Shore Big School Team Camp. Not only was Courts a sleek, nimble, and twitched-up CB for the Sabers defense, he also got significant tick at QB, where he was the starter last year for Shako. Courts is a dangerous weapon with the ball in-hand but also seems to be one of those prospects who you can line up anywhere and he's not only going to be reliable but will make plays. Carries some swag as well. Big-time sleeper for D3 and NAIAs in their 2027 cycle of recruiting.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CourtsJake78724/status/1971403901258826026 </div></figure>     Maybe the best new find from the Bemidji State War on the Shore Big School Team Camp came out of the 507 and the Rochester John Marshall Rockets. A 6'2, 185 lb. dynamic, playmaking, and physically impressive two-way standout, Akit'j Williams-Robertson had the hosting BSU coaches buzzing, and he really put his athletic skillset to good use during the War on the Shore competition against 4A, 5, and 6A opponents alike. Williams-Robertson displays a massive catch radius thanks to a very impressive wingspan and can reel in the rock while fully extended and in traffic. He produced an exciting carry and gain against BSM during War on the Shore on a jet sweep, and whenever he toted the rock he flashed excellent contact balance and long legs that help him spin out of, step through, and generally break tackles of all types coming at his lower body. Also came in as the wildcat QB for his offense against Forest Lake and created a beautiful TD that involved deadly acceleration, contact balance, and of course, toughness & physicality. From what I gathered, Williams-Robetson is not currently academically eligible under NCAA guidelines, so local JUCO programs should be banging this kid's door down for a commitment later in the cycle.   @WilliamsAk81319    --

PrepRedzoneMN's highlight of the whirlwind that is the Summer Camp SZN is Bemidji State's War on the Shore team camps. Minnesota heavy with a sprinkle of Dakotas flavor mixed in, the Beavers host a small school (MN 3A and below) team camp, then a Big School (MN 4A-6A) team camp, with the latter coming last week up in the beautiful 218. After a dayish of full team, skelly, and some individual work, the 15+ team camps culminate with the War on the Shore competition, held nearly right on the shore of the gorgeous Lake Bemidji. Double elimination and three downs to get in the endzone, the competition creates legendary individual performances, insight into a Big School team's makeup and grit, and one of the most riveting two hours of football we watch all year. This past week, Shakopee, nearly overwight with individual talent on their 2026 roster, were handed an "L" early at the hands of an ultra-gritty Simley 4A squad, but the Sabers then battled all the way back, going undefeated before the head-to-head finals with Forest Lake, which culminated in a War on the Shore-winning TD rush from Northwestern Wildcat commit Blake Loughlin Blake Loughlin 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Shakopee | 2027 State MN . What a time to be alive!