Mason Brinkman
Defensive Line, 6-0, 270
Council Bluffs, Iowa/Lewis Central H.S.
High School: Prepped at Lewis Central High School for coach Jim Duggan ... three-year letterwinner and starter ... named team captain as a senior ... named first team all-city as a senior ... earned second team all-district senior season ... named All-Western Iowa Honorable Mention ... recorded 40 tackles, including 8.0 tackles for loss and four sacks senior season ... recorded 32 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss and three sacks as a junior ... recovered three and forced two fumbles as a junior ... racked up 23 tackles (3.0 for loss) as a sophomore.
Personal: Son of Carrie Brinkman and Matt and Jamie Brinkman ... born May 19, 1996 ... chemistry/exercise science major. |
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Carlton Djam
Defensive Back, 5-9, 200
Lindstrom, Minn./Totino-Grace H.S.
High School: Prepped at Totino-Grace High School for coach Jeff Ferguson ... three-year letterwinner, two-year starter ... earned all-conference honorable mention honors as a junior ... named to Pioneer Press All-East Metro First Team senior season ... earned AP All-State honors as a senior ... rushed for 484 yards on 54 carries senior season ... ran for four touchdowns as a senior ... recorded 71 tackles, including 50 solo and six tackles for loss in 2013 ... intercepted three passes in 2013 ... rushed for 172 yards and a touchdown as a junior ... recorded 61 tackles junior season ... had 29 solo tackles as a junior ... had three interceptions and six pass break-ups junior year ... had 15 tackles sophomore season.
Personal: Son of Jerome Djam and Cecilia Ngangdi ... born Feb. 28, 1996 ... undecided major. |
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Dalton Frahm
Defensive Line, 6-3, 255
Omaha, Neb./Burke H.S.
High School: Prepped at Omaha Burke High School for coach Paul Limongi ... two-year letterwinner and starter ... recorded 34 tackles senior season ... posted 2.0 tackles for loss, including half a sack senior season ... caused one fumble in 2013.
Personal: Son of Gerald and Bonnie Frahm ... born Sept. 24, 1995 ... physics major. |
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Graham Fritz
Defensive Athlete, 6-0, 185
Minneapoli, Minn./DeLaSalle H.S.
High School: Prepped at DeLaSalle High School for coach Sean McMenomy ... three-year letterwinner and starter ... named team captain junior and senior seasons ... member of three straight conference championship teams ... three-time all-conference honoree ... recorded 80 tackles senior season ... forced 10 fumbles, recorded two sacks and one interception senior season ... racked up 121 tackles junior season .... forced four and recovered three fumbles as a junior ... posted 60 tackles and three interceptions as a sophomore.
Personal: Son of Ann Marie Fritz and Stuart Fritz ... born Oct. 17, 1995 ... business/psychology major. |
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Matt Fujinami
Wide Receiver, 6-1, 175
Westminster, Colo./Standley Lake H.S.
High School: Prepped at Standley Lake High School for coach Don Morse ... three-year letterwinner and starter ... named team captain three straight seasons ... named first team all-conference senior season ... named to All-Colorado Honorable Mention Team in 2013 ... earned second team all-conference honors as a kick returner senior season ... caught 39 passes for 758 yards and eight touchdowns in 2013 ... rushed 44 times for 526 yards and six touchdowns ... finished senior season with 1,571 all-purpose yards ... earned second team all-conference honors as a junior ... caught 17 passes for 289 yards and three touchdowns sophomore season ... rushed for 175 yards and two touchdowns as a junior ... played quarterback as a sophomore, tossing for 594 yards and four touchdowns ... earned all-conference honorable mention honors as a sophomore.
Personal: Son of Terry and Peggy Fujinami ... born May 10, 1996 ... business major. |
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Mark Gajewski
Defensive Athlete, 6-0, 205
Appleton, Wis./North H.S.
High School: Prepped at Appleton North High School for coach Rob Salm ... three-year letterwinner, two-year starter ... named team captain as a senior ... two-time first team all-conference selection ... named first team all-state as a senior ... earned first team all-region honors as a junior and senior ... recorded 83 tackles in 2013, including 15.5 tackles for loss ... racked up 101 tackles junior season ... posted 10 tackles for loss and three sacks junior season ... picked off two passes junior season ... posted 38 tackles, including 5.5 tackles for loss sophomore season.
Personal: Son of Tom and Sue Gajewski ... born Dec. 12, 1995 ... nursing major. |
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Paul Herbes
Offensive Line, 6-4, 285
Saint Bonifacius, Minn./Minnetonka H.S.
High School: Prepped at Minnetonka High School for coach Dave Nelson ... two-year letterwinner and starter ... named team captain senior season ... earned first team all-conference honors as a senior ... named Northstarfootballnews.com all-conference and all-state ... member of section runner-up team senior season ... team qualified for state his junior season.
Personal: Son of Andrew and Tammy Herbes ... born March 22, 1996 ... psychology major. |
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Matt Hoover
Defensive Line, 6-1, 240
Lee's Summit, Mo./North H.S.
High School: Prepped at Lee's Summit North High School for coach Ty Kohl ... team captain senior season ... recorded 28 tackles, including 16 solo stops and six sacks senior season ... intercepted one pass and forced two fumbles in 2013 ... earned all-conference honorable mention honors as a senior.
Personal: Born April 11, 1996 ... son of Jim and Anne Hoover ... biology major. |
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Kirby Hora
Linebacker, 6-2, 208
Sioux Falls, S.D./Roosevelt H.S.
High School: Prepped at Roosevelt High School for coach Kim Nelson ... three-year letterwinner, two-year starter ... named team captain senior season ... named team’s defensive Most Valuable Player as a senior ... named to Argus Leader Elite 45 team in 2013 ... earned first team all-state and all-conference honors as a senior ... recorded 75 tackles in 2013, including 15 tackles for loss ... picked off one pass senior season ... recorded three sacks and one forced fumble in 2013 ... racked up 70 tackles as a junior and 28 as a sophomore ... earned all-conference honors as a junior.
Personal: Son of Todd and Jen Hora ... born Feb. 13, 1996 ... pre-med/biology major. |
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Jaz Jacox
Defensive Back, 6-0, 170
Savage, Minn./Prior Lake H.S.
High School: Prepped at Prior Lake High School for coach Matt Gegenheimer ... three-year letterwinner ... two-year starter ... earned all-conference honors as a senior ... recorded 30 tackles and forced one fumble in 2013 ... racked up 20 tackles and two interceptions while earning all-conference honorable mention honors as a junior.
Personal: Son of Jennifer Jacox ... born Sept. 12, 1995 ... sports management major. |
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Kyle Kettler
Defensive Back, 6-1, 180
Andover, Minn./Andover H.S.
High School: Prepped at Andover High School for coach Rich Wilkie ... three-year letterwinner and starter ... named team captain senior season ... two-time all-conference honorable mention honoree ... earned academic all-state honors as a senior ... ranks second all-time at Andover in tackles ... recorded 58 tackles as a senior with two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries ... member of section championship team senior season ... racked up 42 tackles and three interceptions junior season ... recorded 45 tackles and one interception as a sophomore.
Personal: Son of Kim and Mike Kettler ... born Oct. 2, 1995 ... biology major. |
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Brett Kramer
Offensive Line, 6-4, 290
Winneconne, Wis./Winneconne H.S.
High School: Prepped at Winneconne High School for coach Clint Peters ... three-year letterwinner and starter ... named team captain as a senior ... named first team all-conference senior season ... earned All-State Honorable Mention honors senior year ... selected to All-Oshkosh/Northwestern All-Area First Team senior year ... named team’s MVP senior season ... earned second team all-conference honors as a junior and third team as a sophomore ... named all-area honorable mention sophomore and junior seasons.
Personal: Son of Mike and Lynn Kramer ... born March 2, 1996 ... business administration major. |
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Ephraim Lee Jr.
Running Back, 6-1, 190
Lake in the Hills, Ill./Marian H.S.
High School: Prepped at Marian Central Catholic High School for coach Ed Brucker ... two-time academic all-state honoree ... named team captain senior season ... two-time all-conference selection ... two-time all-area selection ... rushed for 1,166 yards and 20 touchdowns senior season ... rushed for 1,425 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior ... caught two touchdown passes junior season ... had 185 receiving yards as a junior.
Personal: Son of Linnel V. Allen and Brian Allen ... born Nov. 3, 1996 ... math/physics major. |
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Tevin Lucas
Wide Receiver, 6-2, 185
Lakewood, Colo./Lakewood H.S.
High School: Prepped at Lakewood High School for coach Mark Robinson ... three-year letterwinner and starter ... team captain ... three-time all-conference honoree ... named team’s Most Valuable Player as a sophomore ... named all-state sophomore season ... caught 26 passes for 546 yards and eight touchdowns in 2013 ... caught 14 passes for 259 yards as a junior ... recorded 11 total touchdowns junior season with 632 all-purpose yards ... caught 47 passes for 1,013 yards as a sophomore ... had 11 total touchdowns sophomore season.
Personal: Son of Walter and Kathy Lucas ... born Dec. 9, 1995 ... sports management major. |
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Montrell Moore
Wide Receiver, 6-2, 195
Bloomington, Minn./Eastview H.S.
High School: Prepped at Eastview High School ... two-year letterwinner and starter ... two-time team captain ... caught 13 passes for two touchdowns senior season ... hauled in four passes for one touchdown as a junior ... member of section championship teams as junior and senior.
Personal: Son of Ernest and Darlene Moore ... born Sept. 30, 1995 ... computer science major. |
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Trevor Naasz
Defensive Back, 6-0, 184
Sioux Falls, S.D./Lincoln H.S.
High School: Prepped at Lincoln High School for coach Aaron Beavers ... three-year letterwinner and starter ... named team captain as a junior and senior ... named to Argus Leader Elite 45 team in 2013 ... named all-state, all-city and first team all-conference senior season ... recorded 41 tackles senior season ... recorded two interceptions in 2013 ... caught 32 passes for 463 yards and two touchdowns senior season ... returned 26 punts, averaging 36.3 yards per return ... earned all-conference honors as a junior ... recorded 49 tackles junior season ... caught 21 passes for 384 yards and five touchdowns as a junior ... posted 80 tackles and two interceptions as a sophomore.
Personal: Son of Bart and Tricia Naasz ... born Aug. 7, 1995 ... undecided major. |
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Joey Newman
Defensive Line, 6-2, 230
Crooks, S.D./Tri-Valley, H.S.
High School: Prepped at Tri-Valley High School for coach Steve Bazata ... three-year letterwinner, two-year starter ... named team captain as a senior ... two-time all-conference honoree ... earned all-state honors as a senior ... named to Argus Leader Elite 45 Honorable Mention Team in 2013 ... earned academic all-state honors as a senior.
Personal: Son of Tom and Kelly Newman ... born July 7, 1995 ... biology major. |
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Casey Nicholls
Quarterback, 6-2, 215
Evergreen, Colo./Lakewood H.S.
High School: Prepped at Lakewood High School for coach Mark Robinson ... team captain senior season ... earned first team all-conference honors senior season ... passed for 2,347 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2013 ... rushed for 678 yards and 13 touchdowns senior season.
Personal: Son of Dale and Barbara Nicholls ... born July, 14, 1995 ... psychology major. |
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Jake Niedringhaus
Linebacker, 6-0, 210
Sioux Falls, S.D./ O'Gorman H.S.
High School: Prepped at O’Gorman High School for coach Steve Keuter ... two-year letterwinner and starter ... named team captain as a senior ... earned academic all-conference and all-state honors as a senior ... recorded 100-plus two tackles in two seasons along with two interceptions and eight fumble recoveries.
Personal: Son of Paul and Jill Niedringhaus ... born Feb. 8, 1996 ... biology major. |
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Chet Peerenboom
Tight End, 6-3, 220
Little Chute, Wis./Little Chute H.S.
High School: Prepped at Little Chute High School for coach Greg Enz ... three-year letterwinner and starter ... named team captain senior season ... two-time first team all-conference honoree ... named all-area as a junior ... caught 23 passes for 281 yards and two touchdowns as a senior ... rushed for three touchdowns in 2013 ... hauled in 14 passes for 142 yards and three touchdowns junior season ... earned honorable mention all-area honors as a sophomore ... caught 12 passes for 143 yards and three touchdowns sophomore season.
Personal: Son of Mike and Julie Peerenboom ... born July 2, 1995 ... business major. |
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Caden Quintanilla
Running Back, 5-8, 175
Sioux Falls, S.D./Lincoln H.S.
High School: Prepped at Lincoln High School for coach Aaron Beavers ... four-year letterwinner, three-year starter ... named team captain as a junior and senior ... named Gatorade South Dakota Player of the Year in 2013 ... named Argus Leader Elite 45 Team Captain ... first team all-state selection in 2013 ... three-time first team all-conference selection ... named MVP of 11AAA Championship Game in 2013 ... earned Academic All-State honors in 2013 ... named NHSACA All-American in 2013 ... rushed for 1,893 yards and 29 touchdowns senior season ... had 31 total touchdowns as a senior ... member of 11AAA State Championship team in 2013 and first ever undefeated football team at Lincoln High School ... rushed for 1,103 yards and 18 touchdowns as a junior ... earned all-state honors as a junior ... named to Argus Leader Elite 45 Team as a junior ... rushed for 697 yards and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore ... racked up 467 kick return yards as a freshman.
Personal: Son of Becky Hayne and Mario Quintanilla ... born Feb. 9, 1996 ... pre-med major. |
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Colin Ritter
Linebacker, 6-0, 215
Edina, MInn./Edina H.S.
High School: Prepped at Edina High School for coach Reed Boltmann ... three-year letterwinner and starter ... named team captain senior season ... earned all-conference honors in 2013 ... recorded 83 tackles senior season ... recorded 8.0 tackles for loss, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries senior season ... rushed for three touchdowns in 2013 ... recorded 65 tackles as a junior, including 10.0 tackles for loss and three sacks ... broke-up four passes and recovered three fumbles junior season ... member of conference championship team junior season.
Personal: Son of Mark and Jennifer Ritter ... born Nov. 21, 1995 ... business administration/accounting major. |
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Taylor Roemen
Defensive Back, 6-2, 180
Tea, S.D./Tea H.S.
High School: Prepped at Tea Area High School for coach Craig Clayberg ... three-year letterwinner and starter ... named team captain as a senior ... named to Argus Leader Elite 45 Honorable Mention team in 2013 ... earned all-state and all-conference as a senior ... named team’s Most Valuable Player senior season ... passed for 719 yards and rushed for 326 senior season ... recorded 55 tackles and two interceptions in 2013 ... passed for 1,226 yards junior season while rushing for 310 .... named team’s most improved player after junior season ... recorded 80 tackles and three interceptions sophomore year ... passed for 228 yards and rushed for 129 sophomore season.
Personal: Son of Alan and Ronda Roemen ... born July 19, 1995 ... pre-med major. |
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Cody Rofshus
Offensive Line, 6-4, 266
Luverne, Minn./Luverne H.S.
High School: Prepped at Luverne High School for coach Todd Oye ... four-year letterwinner ... three-year starter ... named team captain as a senior ... two-time all-conference honoree ... named all-area as junior and senior seasons.
Personal: Son of Mike and Luci Rofshus ... born June 20, 1996 ... nursing major. |
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Jake Russell
Offensive Line, 6-2, 285
North Mankato, Minn./West H.S.
High School: Prepped at Mankato West High School for coach Mark Esch ... four-time academic all-state honoree ... four-year letterwinner ... three-year starter ... named to North Star All-State team as a senior ... two-time first team all-conference honoree ... named all-conference honorable mention sophomore season ... named to Mankato All-City team three times ... named team’s most valuable offensive lineman junior and senior seasons ... started on the offensive and defensive line ... recorded 133 total tackles during his career ... posted 13 tackles for loss as a senior, including 2.5 sacks ... recorded 60 total tackles as a junior with nine tackles for loss and two sacks ... member conference championship teams as a freshman and sophomore ... member of two section championship teams.
Personal: Son of Troy and Melanie Russell ... born Nov. 2, 1995 ... business major. |
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Nate Sackett
Linebacker, 6-2, 217
Rosemount, Minn./Rosemount H.S.
High School: Prepped at Rosemount High School for coach Jeff Erdmann ... three-year letterwinner, two-year starter ... member of conference and section championship teams as a senior ... earned all-conference honors as a senior ... earned academic all-state honors in 2013 ... earned second team all-metro as a senior.
Personal: Son of Katie Sackett and Ara Bulbulian ... born Oct. 19, 1995 ... pre-law major. |
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Cole Salm
Defensive Tackle, 6-2, 260
Appleton, Wis./North H.S.
High School: Prepped at Appleton North High School for coach Rob Salm ... started as a senior ... earned All-State honorable mention honors as a senior.
Personal: Son of Lenny and Nicole Salm ... born Feb. 17, 1996 ... business major. |
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Tanner Schulte
Wide Receiver, 5-10, 150
Sioux Falls, S.D./O'Gorman H.S.
High School: Prepped at O’Gorman High School for coach Steve Kueter ... two-year letterwinner and starter ... named team captian senior season ... threw for 80 yards and rushed for 143 senior season.
Personal: Son of Tom and Jane Schulte ... born Oct. 3, 10995 ... athletic training major. |
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Anthony Tatum
Defensive Back, 5-8, 165
Minnetonka, Minn./Minnetonka H.S.
High School: Prepped at Minnetonka High School for coach Dave Nelson ... two-year letterwinner and starter ... named team captain senior season ... two-time all-conference honoree ... named team’s Most Valuable Player senior year ... recorded 80 tackles and two interceptions senior season ... posted 110 tackles and two forced fumbles as a junior.
Personal: Son of Jerome and Jennifer Tatum ... born Sept. 26, 1995 ... exercise science major. |
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Avram Tynes
Defensive Back, 5-11, 165
Omaha, Neb./Millard North H.S.
High School: Prepped at Millard North High School for coach Fred Petito ... three-year letterwinner and starter ... named team captain for junior and senior seasons ... named to All-Nebraska Second team as a senior ... earned honorable mention All-Nebraska honors as a junior ... member of Class A State Championship team as a junior.
Personal: Son of Kirk Tynes and Debra Kielty ... born Aug. 22, 1996 ... exercise science major. |
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Alec Valdez
Defensive Back, 6-2, 180
Anchorage, Alaska/South H.S.
High School: Prepped at South Anchorage High School for coach John Lewis ... named team captain as a senior ... three-year letterwinner and starter ... named first team all-state senior season ... two-time all-conference honoree ... recorded 63 tackles as a senior ... intercepted five passes senior season ... posted 61 tackles and three interceptions as a junior ... member of state championship teams junior season ... picked-off four passes as a sophomore to go along with 26 tackles ... will also play baseball at Augustana.
Personal: Son of Arne and Ann Marie Valdez ... born Aug. 9, 1995 ... undecided major. |
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Mike Van Veldhuizen
Offensive Line, 6-3, 300
Sioux Falls, S.D./Lincoln H.S.
High School: Prepped at Lincoln High School for coach Aaron Beavers ... two-year letterwinner and starter ... member of 11AAA State Championship team in 2013 ... named all-city, all-conference and all-state as a senior.
Personal: Son of Rob and Donna Van Veldhuizen ... born Nov. 18, 1995 ... engineering major. |
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Matt Wagner
Defensive Athlete, 6-0, 190
Sioux Falls, S.D./Lincoln H.S.
High School: Prepped at Lincoln High School for coach Aaron Beavers ... three-year letterwinner and starter ... named team captain as junior and senior ... named first team all-state senior season ... earned all-conference honors as a junior and senior ... named to Argus Leader Elite 45 Team in 2013 ... recorded 77 tackles and four sacks senior season ... had 300 rushing yards, 150 receiving yards and eight touchdowns senior season ... member of 11AAA State Championship and undefeated team in 2013 ... recorded 61 tackles junior season with three sacks ... rushed for 200 yards as a junior ... recorded six touchdowns junior season ... posted 51 tackles and four sacks sophomore year .
Personal: Son of Eric Wagner and Cheryl Dejaeghere ... born Oct. 31, 1995 ... biology major. |
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Luke Wanous
Linebacker, 6-1, 206
Owatonna, Minn./Owatonna H.S.
High School: Prepped at Owatonna High School for coach Jeff Williams ... three-year letterwinner and starter ... named team captain as a senior ... member of Class 5A State Championship team in 2013 ... selected to play in 2014 Minnesota High School Football All-Star game ... member of Class 5A State Runner-Up team as a junior ... two-time first team all-conference honoree ... earned honorable mention all-conference honors as a sophomore ... named team’s defensive player of the year junior and senior seasons ... named to People’s Press All-Area Team junior and senior seasons ... named to Associated Press Third Team All-State senior season ... recorded 80 tackles senior season, including 35 solo stops ... recorded 4.5 sacks and two interceptions senior season ... rushed for 396 yards on 60 carries senior season ... had five total touchdowns in 2013 ... racked up 90 tackles as a junior ... recorded 32 solo tackles and 2.5 sacks junior season ... picked-off two passes junior year ... had six rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown as a junior ... rushed for 657 yards sophomore season ... three-year letterwinner in basketball ... also team captain of basketball team as a senior.
Personal: Son of Doug and Katie Wanous ... born Sept. 12, 1995 ... pre-med/business administration major. |
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Jake Wargo
Defensive Line, 6-3, 265
Pulaski, Wis./Pulaski H.S.
High School: Prepped at Pulaski High School for coach Jerad Marsh ... three-year letterwinner and starter ... named team captain as a senior ... named all-conference honorable mention senior season ... had 43 tackles, including 25 solo senior season ... recorded 8.0 tackles for loss as a senior ... named second team all-conference as a junior.
Personal: Son of Thomas and Tracey Wargo ... born Sept. 11, 1995 ... biology major. |
