offense
Quarterback
Aidan Bouman, Buffalo: 6-6, 210. A lifetime at the knee of father Todd, a longtime NFL quarterback, coupled with a strong, accurate arm. The best pro-style QB in the state. Passed for 3,474 yards and 41 TDs in 2018. Iowa State-bound.
Running backs
Raja Nelson, Lakeville North: 5-9, 185. Versatile. Also plays WR and excels as a defensive back. Rushed for 874 yards and 20 TDs, caught 20 passes for 496 yards and nine TDs in 2018. Committed to North Dakota State.
Isaiah Smith, Benilde-St. Margaret's: 5-11, 190. Strong lower body, sheds tacklers. Explodes through holes with 4.6 speed. Rushed for 1,237 yards, 13 TDs in 2018. Committed to North Dakota.
Linemen
Riley Mahlman, Lakeville South, jr.: 6-8, 270. Has the size coaches salivate over with room to grow. A fluid athlete who also can play TE. Quick feet, thanks to basketball. Has eight Power-5 offers, seven from the Big 10.
Jalen Travis, DeLaSalle: 6-7, 280. Brother of former DeLaSalle basketball stars Jonah and Reid Travis. Exceptional size, length. Basketball background adds agility. Offers from Minnesota and Iowa State, among others.
Darien Foster, South St. Paul: 6-1, 310. A monster run-blocker with good quickness and explosiveness in the box. Controls defenders and moves them easily. Owns school record in the squat at 575 pounds.
Noah Pappas, Armstrong: 6-6, 320. Massive tackle who envelopes smaller defenders and puts them on their backs. Good agility, quick enough to pull effectively and get to defenders at the second level.
Bennett Weber, Waconia: 6-4½, 265. State wrestling tourney entrant as a heavyweight in 2019. Stands up defenders at the point of attack and uses leverage to finish his blocks. Committed to North Dakota.
