Max Vannurden Max Vannurden 6'3" | LB Royalton | 2027 MN is a big-time sleeper in the state’s 2027 class. Coming out of Royalton High School, Vannurden had a breakout, tremendous showing at the Bemidji State small school War on the Shore Team Camp, asserting himself as one of the top playmakers, physical presences, and overall natural football players of the hundreds of prospects from over a dozen small schools across MN and South Dakota. Vannurden was breaking multiple tackles each and every carry, halting opposing offensive drives seemingly single-handedly, and using his premier size to his advantage in a multitude of scenarios. Somewhere around 6’3, 200 lbs., Vannurden is making waves as a receiving in 2026, tallying 3 receiving TDs so far this season, tied for 8th in the state in receiving TDs as of right now.

The only film from 2026 is 65-yard TD reception against Kimball, where Vannurden flashed that special playmaking ability we saw at BSU. The senior plucked the ball out of the air on a slant, stuck his cleat in the turf, and the burst, want/hunger to score, intent, and footwork came alive quickly and in can’t-miss fashion as he steps the safety out of his cleats, shifts into top gear, and outruns two sprinting pursuers without any visible uptick in effort. Smooth, fast, explosive, natural football player, playmaker, and athlete. Talk about a BIG-TIME sleeper in the 2027 Greater Minnesota ranks.