MN’s Week 3 Breakout Performers and Stock Rising Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Inclement weather moved some of Minnesota's Week 3 slate to Thursday and Saturday, but that didn't mean the state missed out on some spectacular Friday Night Lights. Nearing the halfway point of the 2026 regular season, Minnesota preps are beginning to pull away from the pack and assert themselves amongst the state's best, most consistent, and most explosive, not mention most fun to watch. Some of these names had breakout performances this past Friday, and after combing through the 122 games on Friday and 12 on Saturday to highlight Breakout Performers and Stock Rising Standouts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Lex Ostlie","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"185","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Hutchinson ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab0a3516aedb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">What a freshman find we have on our hands here! <em>Hutchinson</em> and <em>Rocori</em> did battle this past week in heartbreaking fashion for the <em>Spartans</em>, finishing 21-14 in what sounded like one of the best games of MN's Week 3 slate. Within the box score, <em>PRZMN</em> was able to find the Next Big Thing out of <em>Hutch</em>, 2029 burner of a tailback <strong>Lex Ostlie</strong>. With conflicting reports of height, I'd wager the sophomore is somewhere between 5'8-5'10 and around 180 lbs., and within that frame is some ridiculous, raw, and untethered track speed that includes eye-popping personal records from the 2026 outdoor track &amp; field season including an 11.11 100M, 23.73 200M, 31'9.75" shot put, 19'11.75" long jump as a freshman. Also 6.99 55M indoor 2026 PR. Ostlie sure put it to good use in Week 3, rushing 37 times for 302 yards and 3 TDs (8.2 YPC) in the 21-14 win over <em>Rocori</em>. Also, <em>Hutch</em> is 3-0 with a big matchup with <em>Marshall</em> coming up&nbsp;this Friday. Talk about some upside here. Stay on the lookout for Ostlie's debut in the 2029 ranking</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Here's some notes from the film we could gather: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TD run vs. <em>Princeton</em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4-yard TD run from the fullback spot. Bounced off a couple would-be tackle attempts in the process, one high, one low. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>70-yard TD run vs. <em>Becker</em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>straight up the gut between the tackles and blew by the free safety and defender like they had concrete in their cleats. In a blink, <strong>Ostlie</strong> was gone. Track speed and elite athleticism were oozing out of the big-time TD run against the <em>Bulldogs</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>72-yard TD run vs. <em>Rocori</em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>quick, shifty footwork in the hole keeps defenders off balance and on their heels, where he can easily accelerate past them thanks to his absurdly quick feet and top-end speed </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ran through and split two Rocori defenders in very impressive fashion, Physical, put both of them on their backs after first impact and the ensuing leg drive, and really showed off some special playmaking ability from the RB position for a sophomore of his size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>got back up to top speed and outpaced that final streaking pursuer in impressive fashion. Looked like that last DB was going to catch him, especially after the brief loss of momentum, but <strong>Ostlie</strong> got back up into gear in a jiffy and showed off his nose for the endzone and want to score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: none</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG: none </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1694137"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1bf23d2b5c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Willmar</em> over <em>Marshall</em> was the #1 most memorable scoreline and result of Week 3 for <em>PRZMN</em>. The <em>Cards</em> beat the Class 4A perennial contender 34-14 at home to cement themselves as a name-to-know in the race to the Prep Bowl, and RB/LB/DL <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1694137' first='Hudson' last='Sjoberg']</strong> is a big reason why the Cards are seeing so much success this fall. The 6'2, 205 lber. went for 22 rushes for 130 yards and 2 TDs, 3 catches for 52 yards and 3 TDs receiving, and 1 tackle defensively, and the film from the <em>Cards</em> vs. <em>Tigers</em> matchup shows a great get-off, <strong>Sjoberg</strong> slippery and powerful through blocking attempts, and the fact that he's a thumper of a tackler behind the LOS who can tackle 1v1 in space as well. You also notice the play speed, and his 44-yard run shows off contact balance, shifty COD ability and running style, and big play ability. In a 21-yard TD reception vs. <em>Westonka</em>, you see ball skills and vertical ability displayed wel on a wheel route, and in the 14-yard TD run vs. <em>Fergus Falls</em>, <strong>Sjoberg</strong> proved he can bounce off multiple tackle attempts in a single carry and drag extra defenders over the goal line, first down marker, or generally for more yardage post-contact. Should be a big year for <strong>Sjoberg</strong> and Co. if they keep this up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: @Hudson_Sjoberg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG: hudsonsjoberg </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jayden Karger","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"210","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Michael-Albertville","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1bf23d2bf9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>St. Michael-Albertville</em> is always a fertile recruiting ground for back seven defenders. The <em>Knights</em>' DBs and LBs always seem to be successful at the next level, and the 2026 roster has a standout returning starter in <strong>Jayden Karger </strong>who really stuffed the stat sheet in the <em>Knights</em>' 28-20 loss to <em>Minnetonka</em> in Week 3. <strong>Karger</strong> posted 14 tackles (4 solo, 10 assisted) and .5 sacks in the loss, and the three-sport athlete for <em>STMA</em> is also coming off a junior season that saw him tally 86 tackles, 11 TFLs, 3 sacks, 4 FFs, 2 and PBUs as a junior with the <em>Knights</em>. No updated tape, but the junior film displays a 1v1 thumper who will stick you in the fact straight up and win at the contact point. <strong>Karger</strong> possesses blitzing ability and is turnover minded, will rip at exposed pigskin in effective fashion, and attacks blockers with physicality and aggression. Visible play speed, production, and versatility against a heavyweight 6A schedule. No offers either! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: @JaydenKarger09</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG: jayden_karger </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Keeyan Netzke","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"200","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Sleepy Eye United","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1c39ea5b2e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>PRZMN</em> is excited to get <em>Sleepy Eye United's</em> 6'1, 200 lbs. RB/LB <strong>Keeyan Netzke</strong> onto the 2028 radar and eventual ranking's Big Board. <strong>Netzke</strong> got our attention thanks to his 17 rush for 193 yard and 2 TDs performance in the Storms' win over <em>Murray County Central</em>, 48-28. Against <em>MCC</em> film, Netzke displayed good vision, effective burst, and was slippery past tacklers in the win. He showed a hammer of a stiff arm that sent a would-be tackling sprawling forward onto his stomach in highlight-reel-worthy fashion. Then <strong>Netzke</strong> burnt those last two pursuers and used his homerun speed to finish the play for six. <strong>Netzke</strong> also owns impressive contact balance and can drag defenders for extra yardage post-contact, and is physical and will drop the pads and lower the boom at a moments notice. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Versus. <em>BOLD</em>, <strong>Netzke</strong> is a hammer of a blitzer off the edge of the LOS, particularly from a two-point stance, and vs. <em>NRHEG</em>, he displayed a big-time sack after beating the OT with speed, his ability to unlock hips, and body control when turning the corner as a pass rusher. Once again came as a stand up EDGE from a two-point stance. Love the two-way versatility and contributions from the 2028 up and comer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: @KeeyanNetzke</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG: keeyannetzke</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ethan Robran ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"195","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Rockford","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1c39ea5bd8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">How can you not get excited about a 6'6, 195 lb. safety? <em>Rockford's</em> <strong>Ethan</strong> <strong>Robran</strong> is a very exciting up-and-comer who got onto our radar thanks to a 3 tackle, 2 INT performance in <em>Rockford's</em> 22-6 win over <em>Milaca</em>. The WR/DB is listed at 6'6, 195 lb. on <em>Hudl</em> and <em>MNFootballHub</em>, and he runs with Hoops Habits 17U AAU squad, according to his bio on X. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On tape, in a 33-yard TD reception vs. <em>Milaca</em>, <strong>Robran</strong> beautifully tracked and played a deep ball over his shoulder for a TD, smooth body control and ball skills, not to mention vertical ability. Had two <em>Milaca</em> DBs trailing him helplessly as well. In a 12-yard reception vs. <em>Dassel-Cokato</em>, <strong>Robran</strong> broke down and worked back to the ball cleanly on a deep comeback. Caught the ball away from his body, worked back upfield, and gained a couple extra yards after the catch thanks to those long legs and strides. <em>PRZMN</em> is DYING to get some more tape from this eye-popping WR and defensive back out of the Metro's small school ranks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: @EthanRobran11</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ig: ethan.robran</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kian Galvin","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"190","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"White Bear Lake ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1c39ea5c69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>White Bear Lake </em>is one of the bigger upstarts early into Minnesota's 2026 season, especially when talking Class 6A competition. Full of experience, youth, and playmaking ability the <em>Bears</em> have new names to know out of the wazoo, one of whom being 2027 6', 190 lb. LB <strong>Kian Galvin</strong>. The standout veteran 'backer popped off for 4 solo tackles, 11 assisted tackles, 15 total tackles, and 2 sacks in the <em>Bears</em>' win over the always-tough <em>Farmington Tigers</em>, 21-14. Sadly, no updated film since his sophomore year, but <strong>Galvin</strong> is a promising looking D3/NAIA kid who college coaches should get in touch with, as well as a boatload of his 2027 <em>Bears</em>' teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG: kian.galvinn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Landon Frits ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2030","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"160","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Deer River","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1c39ea5cf0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Like any high school football season in the state, we're always on the lookout for freshman! Lucky for <em>PRZMN</em>, a 2030 standout out of Greater Minnesota revealed himself in Week 3. Meet <strong>Landon Frits</strong>, a 2030 HB/LB reporting in around 5'10, 160 lbs. who rushed 9 times for 220 yards and 6 TDs in the 74-32 win over <em>East Central</em> on Friday night. No tape on his Hudl, and no X account, but boy, are we itching to get some eyes on this kid and his game. <strong>Landon</strong>: update that Hudl account, please! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG: landonfrits67</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1631530"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1c39ea5d43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>PRZMN</em> was very interested to see who was going to take over the bulk of the Elk River Elks carries with behind 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='1120521' first='Carsyn' last='Kleffman'], and it seems like felow senior [player_tooltip player_id='1631530' first='Kooper' last='Groen'] had his breakout party in Week 3 vs. St. Francis. The 5'8, 160 lb. dynamo of a RB/DB popped off for 4 tackles defensively, not to mention 12 rushes for 204 yards and 2 TDs, and 1 catch for 12 yards in 52-6 win over <em>St. Francis</em> on Friday night. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the film, which included a 48-yard TD run against <em>St. Francis </em>on Hudl, <strong>Groen</strong> displayed explosive burst and top-end speed, as well as the ability to step and power through weaker tackle attempts at his lower body. Good contact balance, especially for his size, not to mention homerun speed, especially in <em>Elk River's </em>offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG: kooperg_7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1880478"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1c39ea5d85"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In case you haven't heard, <em>Minneapolis Camden</em> is making some serious waves out of the 612 this fall. The <em>Eagles</em>', who are led by Iowa State-bound 2027 DT [player_tooltip player_id='1642211' first='Zivad' last='Robinson'], have one of the best blends of size, speed, and athleticism in the entire state, especially in the underrated department, and amongst the talent is 2027 WR and stock riser <strong>Jacayre</strong> <strong>Smith</strong>. The senior is on an absolute tear so far this season, and he's currently sitting at #1 in the state in receiving yards with 467, not to mention his 5 TDs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Versus <em>Como Park</em> in Week 3 this past Friday, <strong>Smith</strong> posted 9 catches for 209 and 2 TDs in the win over <em>Como Park</em>. He flew past the <em>CP</em> defensive secondary, you can really see him accelerate and shift into top gear when working vertically or running a deeper route. Smith also showed off some nifty twitch and footwork in the open field, producing a couple of beautifully-timed cuts to send some <em>Como Park</em> defenders sprawling past him in highlight-reel-worthy fashion. He did a great job of breaking down, changing direction, and matching with his scrambling QB when things break down and improvision is needed in the QB to WR attempted connection. Also trucked a DB after the catch and displayed impressive concentration when working over the middle and reeling in a catch between DBs and with potential oncoming contact nearing and nearing quick. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>vs. <em>Brooklyn Center</em>, <strong>Smith</strong> tallied 7 catches for 145 and 2 TDs, and he proved he was a physical blocker out on the perimeter who can pancake and dominate. Showed a real fire under his butt as a blocker vs. <em>BC</em> in Week 2. S/o a god ol' fashioned rivalry! Smith wwas burning the <em>Centaurs</em>' defensive secondary vertically in both man and zone coverage. Torching them after the catch as well. Tracks the deep ball smoothly, plays and fights through contact and aggressive man coverage, and scored on an easy end-around thanks to his top-end speed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>vs. <em>SSP</em>, <strong>Smith</strong> posted 7 catches for 113 and 1 TD in Week 1. The X receiver torched <em>SSP's</em> defensive secondary over the top, displayed great ball skills to reel in a tip drill from an attempt on the 50/50 ball by the <em>Packers</em>' corner, as well as strong hands that can reel in low balls as well. He's smooth and concise at the top of the route, accelerates out of his breaks, and displayed strong lower body and contact balance, especially at his size. <strong>Smith</strong> also demonstrated strong hands pluck the ball out of the air and away from his body and can cut at top speed and is sudden and twitchy after the catch. Keep an eye out for this stock riser in the state's receiving leaderboards this falL! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>@smithjacayre</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG: jc3_._</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Dalton Welinski","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"185","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Upsala/Swanville","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1c39ea5e0e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Upsala/Swanville</em> is home to a breakout, stock rising RB in junior <strong>Dalton</strong> <strong>Welinski</strong>. The reported 6'1, 185 lber. posted 39 carries for 220 yards and 1 TD in the 28-7 win over <em>BBE</em>, and he needs to update more tape, though he does have a TD run vs. <em>Parkers Prairie</em> posted. In it, <strong>Welinski</strong> showed an excellent ability to cut and break at top speed, good vision, and relentless, hair-on-fire run style and attitude with the rock in-hand. I want more film ASAP! <strong>Dalton</strong>: please update your Hudl, sir! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: @Daltonwel10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG: daltonwelinski </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->