The other half of the high-ranking debut tandem from the Elk River 2025 class, defensive lineman Nick Montik Nick Montik 6'5" | 240 lbs | DL Elk River | 2025 State MN has also made some notable ripples as a prospective college football athlete this offseason, highlighted by a 455 lb. squat in late May and 255 lb. bench in mid-April. He got himself on the radar of some big-time coaching and media staff, including followers from Montana, Minnesota, NDSU, Iowa State, North Dakota, and SDSU, and a lot more important names and programs will be following along as Montik enters his third year of high school and only second year of playing football. You heard that right, 2022 was Montik’s first year ever playing football, and he split reps between both JV and varsity, where he displayed some intriguing athleticism for his size as a DE. A quick first step, closing speed, quick lateral ability, and strong punch/effective hand usage all looked good in his 2022 reps, and Montik is also a strong tackler who can break down and tackle in space well for his size. Overall, his general speed, which helps run down plays out to the sideline, close, and disrupt opponents’ offensive backfields, is particularly impressive at 6’5, 240. He’s a good athlete with mobility and body control and is set to take the varsity scene by storm in 2023. He debuted at #16 overall and as the #4 DL in what is becoming a loaded 2025 class of MN prospects.