Exceptional high school athletes in Minnesota who play football this time of year

Exceptional high school athletes in Minnesota who play football this time of year

September 20, 2024

Jayden Moore, Hopkins

Wide receiver junior, 5-10, 170

Demands attention on the football field with his superior athletic ability. Has 16 catches for 344 yards and three touchdowns this season. Well-known as a sought-after point guard on the basketball court with five Division I college offers.

Tate Nelson, Two Harbors

Wide receiver/defensive back/kick returner, senior, 5-10, 160

His speed changes games. Was the Class 1A state champion in the 100 meters and long jump as a sophomore. Committed to Minnesota Duluth.

Meyer Swinney, Edina

Wide receiver, senior, 6-3, 210

Makes the difficult catch look easy. Shows amazing hands and routinely makes ordinary plays extraordinary. Has 18 catches for 303 yards and four touchdowns this season. Had 15 Division I college offers before committing to California, Berkeley.

Dylan Vokal, Maple Grove

Wide receiver/safety, senior, 6-2, 200

A do-it-all playmaker on both sides of the ball but a game-changer at receiver. Runs a 4.58-second 40-yard dash and has a 35-inch vertical jump. Committed to North Dakota State.

Roman Voss, Jackson County Central

Quarterback/safety, junior, 6-4, 216

Physical specimen who commands attention whenever he steps on the field. A versatile forward on the basketball court who averaged more than 20 points per game last season. Has nine Power 4 football offers.

Parker Wangen, Stewartville

Tight end/safety/kicker, senior, 6-4, 200

A gifted all-around athlete — 4.5-second 40-yard dash, 35-inch vertical jump — who has been a two-sport standout since youth sports. Plays for Stewartville’s basketball team, a state tournament participant the past two seasons. Committed to play football at Minnesota State, Mankato.