Yes, Griffin Mohr Griffin Mohr 6'2" | 235 lbs | DL/OL Coon Rapids-Bayard | 2029 IA plays 8-Man football for Coon Rapids-Bayard, but when, like his counterparts here, the physical tools are there, they must be recognized, no matter the level of competition — and Mohr has them.

Standing at 6-foot-2 and 235 pounds, Mohr was a terror off the edge for the Crusaders this fall, leading freshmen in all classes in sacks. There were plays where Mohr looked like a man amongst boys — not a freshman at the 8M level. Using his size and strength, Mohr got off the ball well, often getting left tackles back on their heels and in panic mode, if not putting them in the dirt. With quick feet and long arms, to boot, Mohr made it awfully difficult for ball-carriers to get away when he got into the backfield.

Griffin Mohr Griffin Mohr 6'2" | 235 lbs | DL/OL Coon Rapids-Bayard | 2029 IA has quickly caught our eyes as a stud out of the 8-man league. Mohr finished his freshman season with 45 tackles (29 solo), 13.5 TFLs, 8.5 sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery returned for a TD. Mohr is an excellent speed rusher with a solid base and great lower body strength, using that to drive his blockers back to disrupt both the pass and the run. It is best not to leave him unblocked, as he will quickly find the ball-carrier and slam into him to try to jam the ball out. Mohr should become a household name within this conference over the next few seasons.

The lone non-senior on this list — and a freshman at that — Griffin Mohr Griffin Mohr 6'2" | 235 lbs | DL/OL Coon Rapids-Bayard | 2029 IA was on Coon Rapids-Bayard’s middle school team last year. One season later, and he’s one of the most impactful players on the Crusaders’ roster and in all of 8-man football.

Standing at 6-foot-2 and 235 pounds in his first year of high school ball, Mohr is currently tied for second in the class in sacks with seven. Off his 28.5 tackles, 11 have been TFLs which places him tied for 11th in the state across 8-man.