Recruiting Report: RB/LB Dalen Lemke: Caledonia (2021)
*Cover Photo- Dalen Lemke- Dugan Thomas Dalen Lemke is a 5’11”, 190 lb. RB/LB from Caledonia. As a Junior, Lemke helped lead the rushing attack for the 5-time State Champion Warriors. He is a very strong runner, sticks his foot…
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Continue Reading*Cover Photo- Dalen Lemke- Dugan Thomas
Dalen Lemke is a 5’11”, 190 lb. RB/LB from Caledonia. As a Junior, Lemke helped lead the rushing attack for the 5-time State Champion Warriors. He is a very strong runner, sticks his foot in the ground and gets North-and-South quickly. Lemke is also real shifty, powerful and has plenty of break away speed. On defense, he reads his keys and fills the hole quickly to make a lot of tackles in the backfield. Lemke had 75 carries for 536 yards, (7.1 yds. a carry), 5 touchdowns on offense. Defensively, he had 66 total tackles, 4 for loss, and 3 forced fumbles. He also earned All District Honorable Mention to cap the season. I was able to catch up with Dalen to discuss his Junior season and his recruiting. Check it out below:
NFN: Hello Dalen, tell us a little about yourself and how you started playing football.
Lemke: I grew up in Caledonia, I have always loved football. I started playing at 6-7 years old.
NFN: What do you love about the game of football?
Lemke: I love the physicality and the feeling of being out playing in front of tons of people.
NFN: How did your 2019 season go for your team and you personally?
Lemke: Our season went exactly as we hoped, we wanted to get to the top of the mountain and we did exactly that! My season went really well. I made the most out of all the playing time I got.
NFN: What were your expectations for the 2019 season?
Lemke: My expectations for myself was to step up wherever they needed me. As a team, we wanted to stay humble playing against every team on our schedule and played them with respect. In the end, playing at the Bank was our end goal.
NFN: How have you guys built on from last year?
Lemke: We talked to some kids that have never played ball before into coming to workouts and having them join the team.
NFN: What is it like playing for the Warriors?
Lemke: Playing football for the Warriors is an honor. Our coaches are so good and simplify everything for us. Our brotherhood we have is amazing and everyone’s love for the game is also incredible.
NFN: How has your recruitment been going? What are you looking for in a college program?
Lemke: Not much has happened yet in the recruitment, I have been in contact with UW- River Falls. I’m interested in finding a school that I feel comfortable, a place I feel wanted and that I can contribute to the team.
Check Out Dalen’s Junior season Highlights HERE:
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/8248499/5e210ff59680fb098076be39