The undoubted and undisputed top newcomer of the PRzMN 2025 rankings update goes to Shakopee OT Trey Boyd. The 6’5, 240 lb. OT came hot off the press during the fall after his tremendous season with the budding 6A Sabers created recruiting momentum and Boyd’s name being added to recruiting big boards around the Midwest, beginning with Minnesota. The homestate Gophs got Boyd on campus for an unofficial gameday visit in late October after Boyd’s impressive junior tape began to circulate and things began to really heat up after that visit. The Iowa State Cyclones, who recruit the state as well as anyone and trust MN talent more than most year to year, became his first offer in early November. Cincinnati followed during the season, and things have really picked up since the new year rolled around. Since January 26th, Kansas, KState, Purdue, Miami (OH), and Northwestern all have joined the fray, and 247Sports has reported that Iowa State seems to be the frontrunner in his recruitment at this point in time.

The physicality and strength in the run game really pops off the film first and foremost. In Shakopee’s run-heavy, modified triple-option offensive attack, Boyd is a mauler at the point of attack, sending defenders flying when he puts his pads on them or extends his arms. Dominant in the run game, Boyd utilizes good hand placement, runs his feet like he’s on fire once he gets engaged with an opponent, and shows off a nasty streak as a finisher once he gets control of a helpless defender. The 6’5, 245ish pounder can open up and run like a TE and shows real lateral agility, comfortability, and fluidness in space for an offensive tackle prospect and is highly effective as a puller or when working to the second level. The athleticism, mobility, and body control at his size and age really set him apart from the rest of the OL in the 2025 class. The dominance in the run game, mobility, and aggression are also sweetened by Boyd’s frame, as he displays a ton of room to grow and fill in and possesses a very lean frame that can add 40-50 pounds and really develop into a beast in a college S&C program. Pass pro is a big question mark in terms of his recruiting resume, but the upside and athleticism are very impressive right now and the tape screams B1G blocker.

For his efforts and talents, Trey Boyd debuts as our #5 overall prospect in the MN 2025 class and as OL2!