2010 Signing Class Profiles (PDF)
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Player
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Pos.
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Ht.
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Wt.
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Hometown / High School
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Ben Albrecht
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K
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6-1
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185
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Fargo, N.D. / North HS
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Clint Belina
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RB/LB
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6-2
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200
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Howells, Neb. / Howells HS
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| Teagan Brown |
WR/DB |
6-1 |
180 |
Indianola, Iowa / Norwalk Community HS |
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Christian DeCurtins
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RB/DB
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6-0
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180
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Ramona, S.D. / Arlington HS
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Blaine Forsythe
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QB/P
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6-2
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185
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Pella, Iowa / Pella Community HS
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Grant Gebhardt
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WR/DB
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6-0
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165
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Burwell, Neb. / Burwell HS
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Matt Gerry
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WR/DB
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6-1
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170
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Sioux Falls, S.D. / Washington HS
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Jordan Harrell
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TE/LB
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6-4
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210
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Maple Grove, Minn. / Maple Grove HS
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Justin Heinrich
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QB/DB
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6-4
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190
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Fairmont, Minn. / Fairmont HS
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Trevor Houser
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OL/DL
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6-4
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290
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Sun Prairie, Wis. / Sun Prairie HS
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| Alex Hoffman |
OL/DL |
6-5 |
260 |
Chanhassen, Minn. / Chaska HS |
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Jacob Huchtmeier
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OL/DL
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6-4
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305
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Sioux Falls, S.D. / Roosevelt HS
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Karl Inoferio
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WR/DB
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5-11
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185
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Minneapolis, Minn. / Academy of Holy Angels
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Andy Jirik
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TE/DL
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6-6
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235
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Savage, Minn. / Academy of Holy Angels
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Nate Kirby
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RB/LB
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6-0
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205
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Sioux Falls, S.D. / Tri-Valley HS
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Jordan Knight
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TE/DL
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6-4
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248
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Sioux Falls, S.D. / Washington HS
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Tanner Kollbaum
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OL/DL
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6-4
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280
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Bronson, Iowa / Lawton-Bronson HS
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Chris Lucido
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WR/DB
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5-11
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185
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Omaha, Neb. / Burke HS
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J.D. Mehlhorn
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WR/DB
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6-2
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205
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Lakeville, Minn. / South HS
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Dajon Newell
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RB/DB
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5-10
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185
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Lakeville, Minn. / North HS
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Nick Pappas
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OL/DL
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6-3
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275
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Mason City, Iowa / Mason City HS
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Connor Potas
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WR/DB
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6-3
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185
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Sioux Falls, S.D. / Roosevelt HS
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| Joe Quaintance |
OL/DL |
6-2 |
240 |
Garretson, S.D. / Garretson HS |
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Evan Royuk
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OL/DL
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6-1
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230
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Fremont, Neb. / Fremont HS
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Ben Skelly
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TE/LB
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6-1
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195
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Lakeville, Minn. / North HS
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Scott Stark
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RB/LB
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6-1
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215
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Elkhorn, Neb. / Elkhorn HS
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Dustin Struckman
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OL/DL
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6-1
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265
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Le Center, Minn. / Le Center HS
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Samuel Thorson
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TE/LB
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6-2
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205
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Groton, S.D. / Groton HS
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Tony Viger
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QB/K/P
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6-2
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205
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Sioux Falls, S.D. / O’Gorman HS
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Justin Walton
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OL/DL
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6-3
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250
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Ames, Iowa / Gilbert HS
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Ben Albrecht, K, 6-1, 185, Fargo, N.D. / North HS
A four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at North High School … Earned All-Eastern Dakota Conference honors as a kick specialist … Helped lead the Spartans to the Class AAA state playoff quarterfinals in 2008 and 2009. High School Coach: Brett Sorenson and Kelly Kalina. Parents: Jay Albrecht, Kristy Albrecht.
Clint Belina, RB/LB, 6-2, 200, Howells, Neb. / Howells HSA four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at Howells High School … Was a team captain during his senior season … Rushed for 2,647 yards and 53 touchdowns as a senior in 2009 … Also had 117 total tackles, including 17 for loss, 2 interceptions and 2 blocked kicks … Named to the Omaha World-Herald All-Nebraska Team, as well as the honorary captain of the Class D1 All-State Team … Named to the Lincoln Journal Star Super State First Team and the Class D1 All-State Team … As a junior, he rushed for 2,478 yards and 41 touchdowns while recording 108 total tackles … Named to the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star Class D1 All-State Teams … Finished his career with 6,607 rushing yards, 107 touchdowns and 290 total tackles … Led the Bobcats to a 44-4 record during his career … Howells captured the 2008 and 2009 Class D1 state titles. High School Coach: Mike Speirs. Parents: Dave and Brenda Belina.
Teagan Brown, WR/DB, 6-1, 180, Indianola, Iowa / Norwalk Community HS
Attended Norwalk Community High School … Rushed for 1,074 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2009 … Became the school’s first 1,000-yard rusher … Collected 27 tackles … Named to the all-district first team and the all-state second team … Chosen to the All-Record Herald First Team as a running back … Tied for second in school history in single-season interceptions and career interceptions … Fourth in school history in single-season kickoff returns. High School Coach: Paul Patterson. Parents: Scott and Christine Brown.
Christian DeCurtins, RB/DB, 6-0, 180, Ramona, S.D. / Arlington HS
A two-year letterwinner and starter at Arlington High School in Arlington, S.D. … Served two seasons as a team captain … Totaled 2,700 all-purpose yards, including 2,120 yards rushing as a senior … Scored 39 touchdowns and recorded 70 tackles … Set a school record with 343 yards in a single game … Named the Dakota Valley Conference Player of the Year and the Class 9A Player of the Year … As a junior, had 2,100 all-purpose yards, including 1,350 yards rushing … Scored 21 touchdowns and registered 90 tackles … A two-time All-Dakota Valley Conference performer and a two-time Class 9A All-State First Team selection … Twice named to the Brookings Register All-Area Team … Named to the 2009 Argus Leader Elite 45 Team after earning honorable mention recognition in 2008. High School Coach: Steve Gilbertson. Parents: Phil and Lora DeCurtins.
Blaine Forsythe, QB/P, 6-2, 185, Pella, Iowa / Pella Community HS
A three-year letterwinner and starter at Pella Community High School … A team captain as a senior … Passed for 1,766 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior … Rushed for an additional 454 yards and 4 touchdowns … Averaged 39.7 yards on 55 punts with a long punt of 73 yards … Made 49 of 51 extra points and 6 of 10 field goals with a long kick of 46 yards … 14 of his 51 kickoffs were touchbacks … As a junior, he passed for 1,742 yards and 25 touchdowns in addition to rushing for 298 yards and 4 scores … Averaged 36.6 yards per punt with a long kick of 78 yards … Made 50 of 53 PAT’s and 4 of 7 field goals … Twice named first team all-district as a quarterback and once as a punter … Named to the Des Moines Register Elite Team All-State Team as a kicker and the Class 3A First Team All-State team as a kicker … Was the Iowa Newspaper Association Class 3A All-State punter … Helped the Dutch to three-straight Class 3A playoff appearances, including a runner-up finish in 2009 and a semifinal appearance in 2008 … An academic all-conference and academic all-district selection … Also a four-year starter on the soccer team and a three-year starter on the basketball team. High School Coach: Jay McKinstrey. Parents: David Forsythe and Lori Forsythe.
Grant Gebhardt, WR/DB, 6-0, 165, Burwell, Neb. / Burwell HS
A four-year letterwinner and starter at Burwell High School … Served as a team captain for two seasons … As a senior, caught 55 passes for 1,123 yards and 19 touchdowns … Also had 3 returns for scores … During his junior season, he caught 40 passes for 780 yards and 12 touchdowns … Named to the 2009 Huskerland Prep, Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star Class D1 All-State Teams … Selected as team captain for the 2009 Grand Island Independent All-Heartland Team after earning a spot on the team in 2008 … A four-time all-district performer … Led the Longhorns to the district championship in 2008 and 2009, earning berths in the Class D1 state playoffs … Selected as a 2009 Nebraska 8-Man All-Star. High School Coach: Luke Gideon. Parent: Doug Gebhardt.
Matt Gerry, WR/DB, 6-1, 170, Sioux Falls, S.D. / Washington HSA two-year letterwinner and starter at Washington High School … Caught 30 passes for 369 yards and 5 touchdowns during his senior season … also scored 1 rushing touchdown and had 1 interception return for a score … Earned All-Greater Dakota Conference honorable mention recognition in 2009. Was an All-Sioux Falls selection as a senior … Named the Warriors’ Most Valuable Wide Receiver … As a junior, he had 14 receptions for 290 yards and 4 touchdowns in 9 games played … Helped guide the Warriors to a 24-2 record in 2008 and 2009 … Washington went 13-0 in 2009 and won the Class 11AA state title after finishing as the runner-up in 2008. High School Coach: Brian Hermanson. Parents: Brian and Kelli Gerry.
Jordan Harrell, TE/LB, 6-4, 210, Maple Grove, Minn. / Maple Grove HS
A two-year letterwinner and starter at Maple Grove High School … As a senior he caught 35 passes for 550 yards and 7 touchdowns in just 6 games played … Also was the team’s punter, averaging 39.6 yards per kick … Had 20 receptions for 250 yards and 2 touchdowns as a junior. High School Coach: Craig Hansen. Parents: Jennifer and Tracy Harrell.
Justin Heinrich, QB/DB, 6-4, 190, Fairmont, Minn. / Fairmont HSA three-year letterwinner and starter at Fairmont High School … A two-year team captain … Passed for nearly 3,700 yards and 33 touchdowns in his career … A two-time All-South Central Conference selection as well as a two-time all-area performer … Twice was named the Offensive Most Valuable Player … As a senior he passed for 1,321 yards and 10 touchdowns … Threw for 1,450 yards and 15 touchdowns as a junior in 2008 and 900 yards with 8 scores as a sophomore. High School Coach: Mat Mahoney. Parents: Rob and Deb Heinrich.
Alex Hoffman, OL/DL, 6-5, 260, Chanhassen, Minn. / Chaska HS
A two-year varsity letterwinner and starter at Chaska High School ... Served as a team captain in 2009 ... Recorded 10 knockdown blocks and had 2 fumble recoveries during his senior season ... As a junior, was named the Most Improved Blocker on the team after recording 3 knockdown blocks ... Also named the Most Improved Player on the entire team. High School Coaches: Mark Young and Phil Link. Parents: Eric Hoffman and Kathleen Hoffman.
Trevor Houser, OL/DL, 6-4, 290, Sun Prairie, Wis. / Sun Prairie HSA three-year letterwinner and starter at Sun Prairie High School … Averaged 7 pancake blocks and did not allow a sack in 5 games played as a senior … Missed 7 games due to injury … Was the ninth-rated offensive line prospect in the state prior to his senior season … Named a semifinalist for the Joe Thomas Award, given to the Most Outstanding Lineman in the state … Helped the Cardinals to a share of the Big 8 Conference title … As a junior, averaged 10 pancake blocks per game … Set school single-game record with 16 pancakes … Did not give up a sack … Was the only underclassmen named to the All-Big 8 Conference First Team … Started 1 game at offensive tackle and 4 games at defensive tackle as a sophomore … Was not called for holding in three varsity seasons. High School Coach: Brian Kaminski. Parents: Steve and Marlene Houser.
Jacob Huchtmeier, OL/DL, 6-4, 305, Sioux Falls, S.D. / Roosevelt HS
A four-year letterwinner and two-year starter at Roosevelt High School … Was a team captain as a senior in 2009 … Was named to the All-Greater Dakota Conference Team in addition to the All-City Team in 2009 … Received Class 11AA All-State honorable mention recognition … Voted his team’s best offensive lineman… Helped the Rough Riders set the single-game total offense record in 2000 … Received the Coca-Cola Unsung Hero Award as a junior in 2008 … Was a reserve on the and 2006 and 2007 Rough Rider teams that won the Class 11AA state titles. . High School Coach: Brent DeBoer and Kim Nelson. Parents: Jim and Michele Huchtmeier.
Karl Inoferio, WR/DB, 5-11, 185, Minneapolis, Minn. / Academy of Holy AngelsA three-year letterwinner and and two-year starter at Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minn. … Was a team captain as a senior … Recorded 34 tackles in 2009 … Also had 5 interceptions, including 1 returned for a touchdown … Offensively, had 13 catches for 170 yards and 3 touchdowns, while rushing for 139 yards and 1 score … Tallied 37 tackles and 5 interceptions, including a touchdown, as a junior … Named the Defensive Back of the Year as a junior and senior … Named to the All-Missota Conference team as a senior after receiving honorable mention recognition as a junior. High School Coach: Mike Smalley. Parents: Vito and Kathryn Inoferio.
Andy Jirik, TE/DL, 6-6, 235, Savage, Minn. / Academy of Holy Angels
A two-year letterwinner and starter at Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minn. … Named the Defensive Lineman of the Year as a senior in 2009. High School Coach: Mike Smalley. Parents: Robert and Jan Jirik.
Nate Kirby, RB/LB, 6-0, 205, Sioux Falls, S.D. / Tri-Valley HSA four-year letterwinner and starter at Tri-Valley High School … As a senior, recorded 88 tackles … Rushed for 1,719 yards and scored 24 touchdowns … Averaged 7.8 yards per carry … In his junior season, he rushed for 1,036 yards and 9 touchdowns while recording 51 tackles … Tallied 71 tackles as a sophomore and 35 as a freshman … Finished career with 3013 rushing yards and 38 total touchdowns … A two-time All-Big Sioux Conference First Team selection as well as a Class B All-State First Team performer … Twice named to the Argus Leader Elite 45 Team … Helped guide the Mustangs to the 2007 and 2008 Class B state championships and the 2009 runner-up finish … Named the Joe Robbie MVP and the Outstanding Back in the 2008 state championship game … Tri-Valley also won the 2008 and 2009 Big Sioux Conference titles. High School Coach: Brad McDonald. Parents: Chuck and Madelyn Kirby.
Jordan Knight, TE/DL, 6-4, 248, Sioux Falls, S.D. / Washington HS
A two-year varsity letterwinner and one-year starter at Washington High School … Recorded 48 tackles, including 16 sacks as a senior … Was an All-Sioux Falls selection as a senior … Named to the All-Greater Dakota Conference and Class 11AA All-State team in 2009 … Helped lead the Warriors to a 13-0 record and the 2009 Class 11AA state championship … Washington was 11-2 and was the state runner-up in 2008. High School Coach: Brian Hermanson. Parents: Rob and Darcie Knight.
Tanner Kollbaum, OL,/DL 6-4, 280, Bronson, Iowa / Lawton-Bronson HSA four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at Lawton-Bronson High School … Served as a team captain during his junior and senior seasons … A two-time all-district and all-state performer … Also a two-time academic all-district selection … Named to the 2009 All-Northwest Iowa Team … Chosen to play in the Iowa Shrine Bowl … Helped the Eagles to two appearances in the Class 1A state playoffs, including a runner-up finish in 2007 … Team finished with a 12-1 record that season. High School Coach: Chad Moseman. Parents: Chris Kollbaum and Holly Kollbaum.
Chris Lucido, WR/DB, 5-11, 185, Omaha, Neb. / Burke HSA three-year letterwinner and three-year starter at Burke High School in Omaha … Recorded 25 tackles, 2 interceptions and 8 pass breakups in 6 games as a senior … Was a preseason All-Class A selection … Earned all-district honors for second-straight season … An academic all-state honoree … Received the Omaha Greater Sports Committee Football Scholar Athlete of the Year Award and the Kiwanis Award for leadership and achievement … As a junior, he collected 55 tackles, 30 pass breakups and 3 interceptions, including a school-record 97-yard return for a touchdown …Helped Bulldogs to a 7-3 record and a berth in the Class A state playoffs … Recorded 48 tackles and 4 pass breakups as a sophomore to earn Sophomore MVP honors. High School Coach: Paul Limongi. Parents: John and Tracy Lucido.
J.D. Mehlhorn, WR/DB, 6-2, 205, Lakeville, Minn. / South HSA four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at South High School … Was a team captain in 2009 … Named to the All-Lake Conference First Team as a senior … Received Class AAAAA All-State honorable mention recognition … Helped the Cougars to a 7-3 record in 2009 … Played on two state playoff teams, including the 2006 squad that went 13-1 and was the state runner-up. High School Coach: Larry Thompson. Parents: Al and Cindy Mehlhorn.
Dajon Newell, RB/DB, 5-10, 185, Lakeville, Minn. / North HSA three-year letterwinner and two-year starter at North High School … Was a team captain in his senior season … Rushed for 1,866 yards and 22 touchdowns … Also had 150 yards receiving … As a junior he rushed for 966 yards and 12 touchdowns to go along with 110 yards receiving … A two-time All-Lake Conference performer … Named to the 2009 Class 5A All-State Team … Named the NHS Offensive Player of the Year … Selected as a Star Tribune and Pioneer Press Athlete of the Week … Helped lead the Panthers to a 9-3 record in 2009 and a berth in the state playoffs. High School Coach: Mike Zweber. Parents: Fred and Linda Newell.
Nick Pappas, OL/DL, 6-3, 275, Mason City, Iowa / Mason City HSA two-year letterwinner and starter at Mason City High School … Served as a team captain as a senior … Recorded 29 tackles on defense … Also started along the offensive line … Named to the All-CIML Iowa Conference First Team as an offensive guard during his senior season after earning second-team honors as a junior … Was the North Iowa Offensive Player of the Year and was named to the Iowa Newspaper Association Third Team as a guard … Selected to the All-State Elite Team Second Team as a guard. High School Coach: John Lee. Parents: Jeff Pappas and Cindy Pappas.
Connor Potas, WR/DB, 6-3, 185, Sioux Falls, S.D. / Roosevelt HSA three-year letterwinner and two-year starter at Roosevelt High School … Was a team captain as a senior in 2009 … Was a two-time All-Greater Dakota Conference selection and twice was named to the All-City Team … Received all-state honorable mention recognition and Argus Leader Elite 45 honorable mention recognition in 2009 … Selected to the 2010 South Dakota All-Star Football Team … Completed 64 of 119 passes for 926 yards and 11 touchdowns, while rushing for 389 yards and 12 touchdowns … Averaged 24.4 yards per reception … As a junior, averaged 19.2 yards per catch on 19 receptions and scored 3 touchdowns …Was a reserve on the 2007 Rough Rider team that went 11-2 and won the Class 11AA state title … Received the Ready Rider Award as the most improved player. High School Coaches: Brent DeBoer, Kim Nelson. Parents: Kevin and Brenda Potas.
Joe Quaintance, OL/DL, 6-2, 240, Garretson, S.D. / Garretson HS
A three-year letterwinner and starter at Garretson High School ... Served as a team captain during his senior season ... Recorded 66 tackles, including 15 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and 1 forced fumble as a senior ... Named to the All-Big East Conference First Team as well as the Class 11-B All-State Team ... Invited to participate in the South Dakota All-Star Game ... Registered 35 tackles, including 10 tackles for loss, 1 sack and 1 fumble recovery as a junior ... Totaled 15 tackles, including 4 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery during his sophomore campaign ... Helped Blue Dragons to conference title and a berth in the state quarterfinals in 2007.
High School Coach: Tim Hughes. Parents: John and Kristi Quaintance.
Evan Royuk, OL/DL, 6-1, 230, Fremont, Neb. / Fremont HS
A three-year letterwinner and starter at Fremont High School … Was a two-year team captain … Had 51 total tackles (36 solo, 15 assists) as a senior … Had 5 total tackles for loss, including 3 sacks … As a junior, recorded 61 total tackles and 11 tackles for loss, including 8 sacks … Named to the 2009 Academic All-Heartland Athletic Conference and the 2008 Nebraska Schools Athletic Association Academic All-State Award … Named the 2009 Outstanding Lifter of the Year … Chosen as the 2008 Tiger Defensive Player of the Year … Earned all-conference and all-state honorable mention honors in 2008. High School Coach: T.J. Roffers and Kevin Meyer. Parents: Michael and Sandra Royuk.
Ben Skelly, TE/LB, 6-1, 195, Lakeville, Minn. / Lakeville North HSA two-year varsity letterwinner and one-year starter at Lakeville North High School … Served as a team captain as a senior … Collected a team-high 98 tacles in 2009 … Also led the Panthers with 5.5 sacks … Had 18 tackles on kickoffs during his junior season … Twice was named the Special Teams Player of the Year and was the Defensive MVP as a senior … Earned Class AAAAA all-state recognition in 2009 … Helped lead the Panthers to a 9-3 record in 2009 and a berth in the state playoffs. High School Coach: Mike Zweber. Parents: Jim and Rita Skelly.
Scott Stark, RB/LB, 6-1, 215, Elkhorn, Neb. / Elkhorn HSA three-year letterwinner and one-year starter at Elkhorn High School … Two-way starter as a fullback and linebacker … Averaged 5.3 yards per carry and scored 4 touchdowns … Was a blocking back for two 1,000-yard rushers … On defense he had 66 tackles and 23 assists to go along with 11 sacks, 42 quarterback hurries, a fumble recovery and pass breakup … Named to the All-Eastern Midlands Conference Team … Received honorable mention recognition for the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star All-Area and All-State Teams … Helped the Antlers to a share of the district title and a semifinal appearance in the Class A state playoffs with a 9-3 record … As a junior in 2008, he averaged 5.3 yards per carry on 46 attempts … Elkhorn also won the 2007 and 2008 district crowns and qualified for the state playoffs … Also a three-year letterwinner in track and field. High School Coach: Mark Wortman. Parents: Scott Stark, Sr., and Toni Stark.
Dustin Struckman, OL/DL, 6-1, 265, Le Center, Minn. / Le Center HS
A four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at Le Center High School … Served as a team captain as a senior … Collected 20 tackles, 2 sacks and a blocked kick despite missing 3 games during his senior season … Named the Le Center Offensive Lineman of the Year and Defensive Lineman of the Year … Named to the All-Gopher Valley Conference Team … In 2008 he recorded 42 tackles, 7 sacks and 1 fumble recovery as he earned all-conference honors … Registered 33 tackles and 4 sacks as a sophomore and 12 tackles as a freshman … A four-time academic all-conference selection. High School Coach: Ken Helland. Parents: David and Deborah Struckman.
Sam Thorson, TE/LB, 6-2, 205, Groton, S.D. / Groton HSA four-year letterwinner and starter at Groton High School … Was a team captain during his senior season … A three-time All-North East Conference performer and a two-time Class 11B All-State Team selection … Twice named to the Argus Leader Elite 45 Team … As a senior, he had 761 yards rushing, 320 yards passing and 250 yards receiving while scoring 13 touchdowns … Defensively, he recorded 85 tackles, 3 fumble recoveries and 1 interception return for a touchdown … Rushed for 1,369 yards to go along with 396 yards receiving and 389 yards passing during his junior season … Scored 18 touchdowns … Collected 116 tackles and 2 fumble recoveries … Recorded 769 yards rushing, 425 yards receiving and 217 yards passing with 11 touchdowns and 80 tackles in 2007 … Helped lead Tigers to the Class B state runner-up finish in 2007 and 2008.. High School Coach: Shaun Wanner. Parents: Scott and Ann Thorson.
Tony Viger, QB/K/P, 6-2, 205, Sioux Falls, S.D. / O’Gorman HS
A three-year letterwinner and two-year starter at O’Gorman High School … Served as a team captain as a senior … Passed for 990 yards and 13 touchdowns while rushing for 632 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior … Earned All-Greater Dakota Conference honors for the second time … Named to the All-City First Team, earning MVP honors … Chosen to the Argus Leader Elite 45 Team … As a junior, he passed for 11 touchdowns and ran for 17 more … Led the Knights to the conference championship … Accounted for 19 touchdowns during his sophomore season … Hold the school record for single-game passing yards and career passing yards. High School Coach: Steve Kueter. Parents: David Viger and Kathy Viger.
Justin Walton, OL/DL, 6-3, 250, Ames, Iowa / Gilbert HS
A three-year varsity letterwinner and two-year starter at Gilbert High School in Ames … Was a team captain during his senior season … Recorded 65 tackles as a defensive end as a senior … Was a unanimous selection to the all-district first team in 2009 after earning second team honors in 2008 … Named to the 2009 Class 2A All-State Second Team … Recognized as the All-Mid Iowa Offensive Line Player of the Year by the Ames Tribune. High School Coach: Scott Auderer. Parents: Jay and Marlee Walton.
