Returning senior talent – Class 6A
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High-end talent does not always equate to high-end results. Whether we like to admit it or not – rankings are subjective. However, kids are ranked for a reason. I don’t think any coach would turn away a kid with talent.…
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Continue ReadingHigh-end talent does not always equate to high-end results. Whether we like to admit it or not – rankings are subjective. However, kids are ranked for a reason. I don’t think any coach would turn away a kid with talent. It doesn’t guarantee on-field success. Eden Prairie isn’t on this list but you know that coaching staff will have the Eagles at or above six or seven regular season wins – these five 6A teams – based on PRZ’s rankings of the Class of ’22 – have some of the most talent in Class 6A returning this fall.
Rosemount 13 seniors ranked by PRZ
TJ Edminson TJ Edminson 6'3" | 230 lbs | DL Rosemount | 2022 State MN OL, Miles Townsend Miles Townsend 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB Rosemount | 2022 State MN LB, Leyton Simmering Leyton Simmering 6'1" | 155 lbs | K Rosemount | 2022 State MN K, Josh Liggett Josh Liggett 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Rosemount | 2022 State MN LB, Cedric Wall Cedric Wall 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR Rosemount | 2022 State MN WR, Cole Mckinley Cole Mckinley 6'4" | 220 lbs | OL Rosemount | 2022 MN OL, Vicar Pyne Vicar Pyne 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Rosemount | 2022 State MN DB, Jayden Washington Jayden Washington 5'8" | 185 lbs | ATH Rosemount | 2022 State MN ATH,, Connor Armborst Connor Armborst 6'2" | 200 lbs | DL Rosemount | 2022 State MN DL, Vincent Pyne Vincent Pyne 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Rosemount | 2022 State MN QB, Sam Kuseke WR, Nathaniel Saba Nathaniel Saba ATH Rosemount | 2022 State MN ATH, Tyson Coats Tyson Coats ATH Rosemount | 2022 State MN ATH
The Irish finished with an undefeated 6-0 record in 2020. Defense was their calling card as they pitched four shutouts and only gave up 20 points all season. They return second-leading tackler Townsend and starting defensive back Pyne. Winning with defense means special teams become extremely important, and the Irish return the best kicker in the state in Simmering. Offensively, they return starting left tackle Edminson (who will also be on the defensive line), and leading rusher Washington.
Cretin-Derham Hall 6 seniors ranked by PRZ
Trejuan Holloman Trejuan Holloman 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Cretin Derham Hall | 2022 State MN DB, James Morrison James Morrison 6'6" | 315 lbs | OL Cretin-Derham Hall | 2022 State MN OL, Charlie Plum Charlie Plum 6'4" | 210 lbs | TE Cretin-Derham Hall | 2022 State MN TE, Colin Benick Colin Benick 6'0" | 260 lbs | OL Cretin-Derham Hall | 2022 State MN OL, Luke Floysand Luke Floysand 6'2" | 210 lbs | QB Cretin Derham Hall | 2022 State MN QB, Nate Sullivan Nate Sullivan DB Cretin Derham Hall | 2022 MN DB
Since Eli King Eli King 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR Caledonia | 2022 State MN ’s decision to sit out the football season this year, Holloman becomes the top-ranked active player in our rankings. Ironically, after I finished putting the finishing touches on this story last night, I saw Holloman just committed to Tom Izzo and Michigan State. Hopefully, he will still anchor a secondary that will also include Sullivan, who is a solid tackler with good range at corner. Although the Raiders only won a single game last year, they also return quarterback Floysand who averaged more than two touchdown passes a game and three guys along the offensive front – including a field-stretching tight end in Plum.
Farmington 7 seniors ranked by PRZ
Zach Cochnauer Zach Cochnauer 6'5" | 300 lbs | OL Farmington | 2022 State MN OL, Rod Finley Rod Finley ATH Farmington | 2022 State MN ATH, Connor Weed Connor Weed 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Farmington | 2022 State MN DB, Ben Buesgens Ben Buesgens ATH Farmington | 2022 State MN ATH, Richie Frimpong Richie Frimpong 5'11" | 165 lbs | WR Farmington | 2022 State MN WR, Gabe Bombardier Gabe Bombardier OL Farmington | 2022 State MN OL, Brody Hanley Brody Hanley 5'11" | 180 lbs | DB Farmington | 2022 State MN DB
The Tigers return their second-leading rusher in Finley, coming off their best season since bumping up to 6A. He will be running behind one of the top left tackles in the state – Cochnauer and returning interior lineman Bombardier. Pass catchers Hanley and Frimpong also return to an offense that scored over forty points three times in six games. On the defensive side of the ball, they also bring back the team leader in interceptions – Weed.
Wayzata 13 seniors ranked by PRZ
Brett Kelzenberg Brett Kelzenberg 6'4" | 255 lbs | OL Wayzata | 2022 State MN OL, Drew Berkland Drew Berkland DB Wayzata | 2022 State MN DB, Fox Knutson Fox Knutson 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB Wayzata | 2022 State MN LB, Jack Kinsey Jack Kinsey 6'6" | 230 lbs | TE Wayzata | 2022 State MN TE, Ryan Harvey Ryan Harvey 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB Wayzata | 2022 State MN QB, Julian Diedrich Julian Diedrich 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB Wayzata | 2022 State MN RB, Joe Blom Joe Blom 6'1" | 240 lbs | OL Wayzata | 2022 State MN OL, Blake Bergmann Blake Bergmann 6'3" | 240 lbs | OL Wayzata | 2022 State MN OL, Nate Graham Nate Graham 6'5" | 190 lbs | WR Wayzata | 2022 State MN WR, Jaxon Nelson Jaxon Nelson 6'0" | 245 lbs | DL Wayzata | 2022 State MN DL, Gabriel Colnoe Gabriel Colnoe ATH Wayzata | 2022 State MN ATH, Nick Ramier RB, Kai Grunewald Kai Grunewald 5'7" | 200 lbs | ATH Wayzata | 2022 State MN ATH
Although they won just two contests last season, the Trojans return a ton of talent in 2021. Offensively, when you return your starting quarterback – Harvey, three contributors on the offensive line – Kelzenberg and Blom and Bergmann, versatile tight end Kinsey and St. Thomas commit Julian Diedrich Julian Diedrich 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB Wayzata | 2022 State MN , you are off to a great start. On defense, leading tackler Berkland and Knutson – major contributor at linebacker – both return for the Trojans.
Burnsville 6 seniors ranked by PRZ
Colton Gregersen Colton Gregersen 6'2" | 235 lbs | DL Burnsville | 2022 State MN DL, Mateo Noriega Mateo Noriega 6'5" | 270 lbs | OL Burnsville | 2022 State MN OL, Dylan Fischer Dylan Fischer 6'2" | 215 lbs | DL Burnsville | 2022 State MN DL, Jay Homuth Jay Homuth 6'5" | 180 lbs | WR Burnsville | 2022 State MN WR, Zane Schneider Zane Schneider 6'5" | 210 lbs | DL Burnsville | 2022 MN DL, Bailey Wishart Bailey Wishart 6'0" | 200 lbs | QB Burnsville | 2022 State MN QB
Like Wayzata, Burnsville struggled during the 2020 campaign; however, they bring back some talented players – including four players playing in the trenches. Noriega – who has committed to North Dakota State – will be holding down one offensive tackle spot. Fischer could be lined up over the nose on the defensive line, as a stand-up defensive end or an outside linebacker. Like Fischer, Gregerson is a defensive end/outside linebacker hybrid who is dangerous off the edge. Schneider will likely take over a spot in the front seven. Gregerson also brings his talents on the offensive side of the ball as an inside running fullback; he will be joined in the backfield by Wishart, a strong-armed, dual-threat quarterback.