ProMN Athletics Spring Developmental Academy Practice: Standouts

Sunday afternoon, PrepRedzoneMN made our way to Edina and the beautiful Pamela Park for a little in-person scouting and Summer Camp SZN tune-up at the awesome ProMN Athletics' Spring Developmental Academy's practice. Led by renowned Minnesota Gophers' quarterback legend Tanner Morgan, the coaching staff was a who's who of former Minnesota Gopher and Minnesota prep standouts, with the likes of Micah Dew-Treadway, Thomas Barber, Lewis Kidd, and Jonathan Mann making sure these prospects got better. Despite some light to moderate rain, it was a good day of work for these 2027s-2030s, and PRZMN has your exclusive insight into the practice's standouts and honorable mentions! Thanks for having us, ProMN Athletics!   --   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/06/ProMN-Athletics-Spring-Academy-Practice-1-.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2220887" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">ProMN Athletics Spring Developmental Academy practice pic #2 </figcaption></figure>   Top Performers    A dazzling, must-know freshman 2029er in the Great State of Minnesota, [player_tooltip player_id='1654786' first='Malik' last='Lauer'] is looking, and playing, like a future D1 commit at the next level. An ultra-dynamic, multi-phase contributor for 5A Brainerd, Lauer has popped off impressive track and field times this spring, notably a 11.25 100M, 23.49 200M, and 19'0.5" long jump, eye-catching athletic measurements for his age. With the departure of 2028 QB [player_tooltip player_id='1683410' first='Bo' last='Schwartz'] to the Metro and 6A Shakopee's program, Lauer is stepping into the QB role for the Warriors, and due to the fact that he's the best raw athlete on the team, this is a move we can get behind. Doesn't hurt that Lauer has some juice in his arm, and the rising sophomore was stretching the field with accuracy, throwing a tight, accurate ball on the run, and velocity on the ball at a variety of different angles. Good overall body of work in Edina for the 218 product; can't wait to see him with the ball in his hands every offensive snap this fall.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/lauer_malik/status/2056177900508905598 </div></figure>     Great to see 2027 wideout and verified speedster [player_tooltip player_id='1646034' first='Thomas' last='Niggeler'] make the drive from Pillager. It was certainly worth it too, as Niggeler was our WR MVP out of the loaded group at the ProMN Athletics Spring Developmental Academy practice on Sunday in Edina. With a great frame that was geared up to add a ton of weight at the next level, Niggeler had a huge catch radius, impressively-sticky hands, and some of the best footwork in attendance. The Class AA standout producer was consistently smooth during drill work, and he transitioned well to routes on air, where his light, powerful feet and COD ability showed up all over the route tree. Plus, Niggeler could drop his hips and break down well when needed, and his size and catch radius were an obvious advantage in a competitive setting. Going to be a massive senior season for this small school pass-catcher!   <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/2052787624612405435 </div></figure>     A rising upperclassmen out of the 6A ranks and old Classic Lake Conference, Minnetonka's Lucas "Louie' Kendall is competing for one of a handful of open starting spots on the Skippers OL in 2026. A traditionally bruising and beefy OL unit, Kendall certainly has the size to fit into the Big School trenches, and with noticeably large feet and a frame that was somehow lean, dare I say skinny, now at a reported 6'2, 270 pounds and growing. Nimble and technically sound, not to mention strong at the point of attack, Kendall was a top performer in all the drill work I saw at the ProMN Athletics Spring Development Academy practice. Lots to like going into the summer for this young Skipper.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/lucaskendall28/status/2051000992280273010 </div></figure>     Busy offseason for Andover's [player_tooltip player_id='1581381' first='Luke' last='Ketchum']! This is now our fourth live and in-person exposure point, and yet again, Ketchum caught and held our attention. A front-of-the-line, seasoned-looking 6A OL who has been working his butt off in preparation for a potential opportunity and starting spot for the Huskies, Ketchum's change of direction ability and foot speed were the best amongst the OL group in attendance. A big body who can overwhelm at the contact point, he's got the makings to seriously assert himself in run and pass blocking situations against 6A DL.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LKetch9/status/2060543079698882712 </div></figure>     PRZMN went into this ProMN Athletics Spring Developmental Academy practice blind, which can be beneficial at times from a scouting perspective, and also was beneficial to Farmington's [player_tooltip player_id='2218223' first='Gus' last='Olson']. A taller QB amongst the group, I only knew his first name after Tanner Morgan shouted him out for a good throw, so looking back into Farmington's roster and seeing that Olson was a freshman was a very pleasant surprise! It sounds like Olson has done a good bit of developing this offseason, and he was showing some impressive overall command of the football on Sunday in Edina. Good deep balls during routes on air with the receivers, smooth, easy delivery from the pocket and on the move, and flashed a couple of big-armed throws that were impressive without the knowledge of Olson's age. Good overall body of work and was comfortable with a variety of different throws and angles. I'm excited to see what Farmington's QB room is looking like this fall, especially with Olson in the mix!   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/GusOlson_7/status/2056535896854311384 </div></figure>     A rising junior in contention for the QB1 job at Class 4A Big Lake High School, PRZMN walked away impressed with lefty gunslinger Weston Jones. Primarily a JV contributor in 2025, Jones was making some varsity-level throws on Sunday, putting post balls on a line and flashing touch and accuracy to all three levels of the field. Looked good on the move and throwing from alternative angles as well. We'll be keeping an eye on the Big Lake QB battle 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/Weston_Jones12/status/2061211767334658504 </div></figure>     A monster two-way body out of the St. Cloud area and Foley High School, [player_tooltip player_id='1891412' first='Elijah' last='Dieger'] was the lone prospect working on both sides of the ball at the ProMN Athletics Spring Developmental Academy practice. The versatility extended to his skillset, as Dieger could get off the ball quickly, change direction smoothly, and bend and load up his hips well for a prospect of his size and stature. It could be a massive summer for the massive DT/OG out of the Class AAA ranks.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/dieger_elijah/status/2060764692163764451 </div></figure>     An exciting new find and add to the 2028 radar out of Rogers High School, ProMN Athletics did us a favor putting us onto Eli Justen. An obvious top performer out of a lowkey loaded WR group, Justen, with a good build, especially for a slot receiver role in a Big School offense, was maybe the smoothest overall route runner in attendance. Quick feet, able to drop his hips, and impressive burst out of his breaks. Justen showed some sticky hands and a couple of good reps highlighting his body control and back shoulder throws and low balls. Welcome to the radar, Eli!   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ProMNAthletics/status/2056359588132171850 </div></figure>    Honorable Mentions    A rising freshman working with a QB group primarily filled with seasoned high school signal-callers, Jesus Riojas IV was hanging with the group throw for throw on Sunday in Edina. Despite the youth and long runway left in his prep football career and physical development/maturation, Riojas IV always owns a strong arm, especially for his age, and he was throwing a pretty ball on the move throughout the drill work PRZMN was watching. He was technically sound, put together a consistent body of work in terms of accuracy and mechanics, and flashed some good throws in a variety of different situations, including routes on air. Not sure where he's heading for high school, but given the well-rounded skillset and the age, it's safe to say that we should be keeping an eye on this young QB going forward.     A brand new name to the PRZMN radar, 2029 rising sophomore Logan Peterson has the makings of a future 6A starter for Rosemount. Stout and powerful, Peterson can get out of his stance with urgency, shows off some light, nimble feet for a 280+ lber., is experienced and comfortable in pass-pro, and can adjust laterally both pre and post-contact. Looks like a good athlete in the budding 2029 OL class to know!   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LoganPeterson73/status/2061457118998212942 </div></figure>     A 2028 Barnum Bombers OL poised for a dominant upperclassman campaign in the Class A ranks, [player_tooltip player_id='2105933' first='Gus' last='Bigelow'] made the drive down from Barnum to get some work in with ProMN Athletics, and he made it worth it. A massive, physically-imposing sophomore mauler in the trenches, Bigelow looked good on the day, with the heaviest hands in attendance, the balance and control to comfortably and effectively climb to the second level to find work, and good overall agility and COD ability for a young buck at his size. I'm expecting some road-grading highlights out of this kid 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/Gus_Da_Bus68/status/2050642988708053180 </div></figure>     A big-time potential weapon out of the slot, Farmington was well represented once again by wideout & slotback Cody Carlson. A twitched up separator, Carlson was light on feet, easily able to drop his hips and breakdown as a route runner, and was lightning-quick at the top of the route and in his releases. This kid did not look fun to cover, especially out of the slot. One catch for eight yards in 2025, I could see Carlson making some noise this fall!     The best built wideout out of the group the talented group that descended on the ProMN Athletics Spring Developmental Academy practice, Farmington's Donovan Ramos was a pickup truck amongst the group on Sunday. Thick, powerful, and displaying some noticeable muscle build, Ramos was built more like a RB/LB type of body, and he was fluid, consistent, and quick during drill work, as well as sudden and twitchy when changing direction. Five tackles in 2025 according to MNFootballHub, I can't wait to see how this Farmington Tiger could break out in 2026!     A tall, long, and well-framed wideout representing a Farmington group that was very well represented in Edina at the ProMN Athletics Spring Developmental Academy practice, Landon Gangl has a lot of tools to work with. Maybe the tallest WR in attendance, Gangl could drop his hips well for a big guy and showed some noticeable change of direction ability for his height/age. If Gangl can fill in and add weight going forward, he's going to be a tough matchup at the 6A level.     A standout freshman WR from Rogers High School, [player_tooltip player_id='1716453' first='Brayden' last='Klipstein'] was hanging with the big dogs in his WR group on Sunday at the ProMN Athletics Spring Developmental Academy. Impressive and noticeably-smooth + effective footwork, was explosive out of his breaks and could accelerate and get up to top speed quickly, and had some power given the size and age. Klipstein was easily one of the best and most consistent wideouts during drill work, at least from what PRZMN saw, and he played fast and without much overall wasted movement. Good showing from this young WR!     With a naturally low pad level and heavy hands, Ehlert was a standout performer during drill work throughout the ProMN Athletics' Spring Developmental Academy practice. He's added some strength during the offseason and has been sharpening his pass-rushing tools in preparation for what could be a huge senior season up in Brainerd.    --

Sunday afternoon, PrepRedzoneMN made our way to Edina and the beautiful Pamela Park for a little in-person scouting and Summer Camp SZN tune-up at the awesome ProMN Athletics' Spring Developmental Academy's practice. Led by renowned Minnesota Gophers' quarterback legend Tanner Morgan, the coaching staff was a who's who of former Minnesota Gopher and Minnesota prep standouts, with the likes of Micah Dew-Treadway, Thomas Barber, Lewis Kidd, and Jonathan Mann making sure these prospects got better. Despite some light to moderate rain, it was a good day of work for these 2027s-2030s, and PRZMN has your exclusive insight into the practice's standouts and honorable mentions! Thanks for having us, ProMN Athletics!