Minnesota Scouts
Nate grew up in Wisconsin but calls Big Lake, Minn home. Wahl started his scouting career in professional football as a Scouting Analyst in 2016, scouting prospects in the defunct AAF: Alliance of American Football. Returning to Minnesota in 2019, he joined Prep Redzone as a football scout with Prep Redzone Minnesota. Wahl will now scout five Nate grew up in Wisconsin but calls Big Lake, Minn home. Wahl started his scouting career in professional football as a Scouting Analyst in 2016, scouting prospects in the defunct AAF: Alliance of American Football. Returning to Minnesota in 2019, he joined Prep Redzone as a football scout with Prep Redzone Minnesota. Wahl will now scout five states starting in February 2022, as the Director of Scouting for Prep Redzone Dakotas and will continue scouting Minnesota, Iowa, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. In addition, he will be heading north of the border providing coverage to up-and-coming Canadian prospects.
Oliver West grew up playing football in Minneapolis. After helping Minneapolis Southwest reach its best record in decades, Oliver played defensive back at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. After graduating in May 2019, he combined an English degree and an intense passion for Minnesota prep football to begin contributing to Prep Redzone MN. Oliver West grew up playing football in Minneapolis. After helping Minneapolis Southwest reach its best record in decades, Oliver played defensive back at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. After graduating in May 2019, he combined an English degree and an intense passion for Minnesota prep football to begin contributing to Prep Redzone MN. He also is a Minnesota Vikings season ticket holder. twitter: OliverJamesWes1
Brian started his writing career covering high school and college wrestling for The Guillotine. He started covering football for MinnesotaPreps.com shortly after. With MinnesotaPreps he also covered boys’ basketball. Brian has also covered a number of other high school sports during stints with the Star Tribune and the Minnesota State High School Brian started his writing career covering high school and college wrestling for The Guillotine. He started covering football for MinnesotaPreps.com shortly after. With MinnesotaPreps he also covered boys’ basketball. Brian has also covered a number of other high school sports during stints with the Star Tribune and the Minnesota State High School League. When not working his day job in addition to Prep Redzone MN, he still writes for The Guillotine and also writes for The Gopher Report, Minnesota Hockey Magazine and contributes to the Star Tribune's high school sports coverage.
Hayden graduated from St. Francis High School in 2022. He's played football his whole life and has always had a passion for the game. He started the Instagram/Twitter account MNFootballSpotlight in 2022 before coming on as a scout. He's currently attending Gustavus.
Zack Patraw, a seasoned professional in sports journalism and athlete development, has made a mark through his extensive experience in the field. With a dedicated focus on the NFL draft, Zack spent three draft cycles with FanNation/Sports Illustrated, providing insightful coverage and analysis. Zack Patraw, a seasoned professional in sports journalism and athlete development, has made a mark through his extensive experience in the field. With a dedicated focus on the NFL draft, Zack spent three draft cycles with FanNation/Sports Illustrated, providing insightful coverage and analysis. In his journey, Zack spent two years with HUB Football, now GRID Camps, where he played a crucial role in capturing and editing workout videos across the country. This experience allowed him to immerse himself in the dynamic world of player development and showcase his skills in video production. Not only confined to the professional sphere, Zack has actively engaged with high school students, leveraging his knowledge to enhance their exposure to college recruits. Through his mentorship and guidance, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the paths of aspiring athletes and contributing to their success in the competitive realm of college football. With a passion for the intersection of sports journalism, athlete development, and mentorship, Zack continues to make a meaningful impact on the sports landscape. His commitment to excellence and dedication to fostering the growth of athletes at both the professional and high school levels reflect a career defined by expertise, innovation, and a genuine love for the game.