DL MVP

My nod for DL MVP at the UW-Stout Prospect Camp yesterday went to East Ridge 2027 defensive linemen Lucas Nordstrom Lucas Nordstrom 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL/OL East Ridge | 2027 State MN . It didn’t take long to identify that Lucas was the alpha in the DL group, as his quickness and violence he showed getting off blocks early set the tone for what I saw most of the afternoon yesterday in Menomonie. Lucas showed consistently how effective he was with his pass-rush moves in all the reps I watched as his authoritative hands were effective inside and outside against the OL group as again, there was not a DL prospect in attendance with more violence and physicality with their hands than Lucas. He’s one that doesn’t have his first offer yet, but man he certainly should soon as I am very surprised it hasn’t happened yet this late in June.

Upon arrival and after checking the roster, PRZ’s eyes were immediately drawn to East Ridge’s Lucas Nordstrom Lucas Nordstrom 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL/OL East Ridge | 2027 State MN . A 6A DL we’re well familiar with, Nordstrom was a no-doubt Top Performer and Big Dog at the 2026 Macalester College High-Academic Prospect Camp. His Big School experience, as well as plethora of reps on both sides of the LOS, payed off during every phase of the camp. One of the best athletes in attendance, regardless of position, Nordstrom was very positionally versatile, and he was more than a handful during 1v1s and unpadded competition. Nonstop motor, lead in his hands, could go speed-to-power, and displayed some twitch as well. It was more than a disruptive and productive combination for OL to handle. This kid would make an awesome D3 lineman. 4.10 unweighted GPA as well!

A promising sophomore coming out of the 6A ranks and Woodbury-based East Ridge, Nordstrom gave PrepRedzoneMN a lot to be bullish about going forward. The 6’2, 230 lbr. had legit size, impressive change of direction that manifested in a 4.80 and 4.70 shuttle at over 230 pounds, and was sudden in his first step and during drill work. I like the athleticism displayed by the 6A underclassman up close and in person.