Michael Drotzmann– Punter, 6’3, 190- Yankton, South Dakota
Bringing in the New Year with some exciting news. I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at South Dakota State University. Big thanks to @HolyNutmeg and @CoachEidsness and the rest of the coaches for the opportunity. @GoJacksFB #JackBoys19 pic.twitter.com/UkqhO3F9Md— Michael Drotzmann (@MichaelDrotz) December 31, 2018
Cole Frahm- Kicker- 6’5, 235- Omaha (Omaha Burke)/ Nebraska transfer
Excited for my next chapter in life #GoJacks pic.twitter.com/oGFVgLLZba— Cole Frahm (@cole_frahm) January 20, 2019
Tyrece Frater– Defensive Tackle- 6’3, 260- Kissimmee, Florida (Liberty HS)
— Tyrece Frater (@tyrece_frater) January 22, 2019
Devin Blakley– Running Back- 5’10, 180- LaGrange Park, Illinois (Nazareth Academy)
C O M M I T T E D 🐇 #JackBoys19 pic.twitter.com/kULlYd8nuE— Devin Blakley✨ (@dblake1130) January 23, 2019
Kevin Brenner– Defensive End- 6’3, 225- Wilmot, Wisconsin
COMMITTED⚠️⚠️ pic.twitter.com/n8bP8DkXFC— Kevin Brenner (@THEkevinbrenner) January 23, 2019
Tyson Strohbeen– Offensive Line- 6’3, 280- Sioux City, Iowa (Bishop Heelan)
❗️Committed❗️ Huge thanks to everyone who has helped me along my journey! pic.twitter.com/YQDwg3IS3t— Tyson Strohbeen (@TStrohbeen63) January 31, 2019
Joey Slama– Athlete- 6’3, 180- Tyndall, South Dakota (Bon Homme)
— Joey Slama (@joeyslama) January 31, 2019
Zac Wilson– Defensive End- 6’4, 220- Chipley, Florida (Chipley)
COMMITTED #GoJacks pic.twitter.com/gUrubws0Ku— Zac Wilson (@zac_wilson44) February 2, 2019
Graham Spalding– Outside Linebacker- 6’1, 195- Winter Park, Florida (Lake Howell)
COMMITTED #JackBoys19 pic.twitter.com/J6ue4X8dmd— Graham Spalding (@graham_spalding) February 3, 2019
These are nine high quality players that add to the talent and depth of this class. I expect the Jacks to stay put with where they are at unless Nouri Nouili commits to SDSU. He will be announcing on Wednesday (signing day).
The depth of talent in this class is what sets it apart from past recruiting classes and others in the MVFC. Coach Stig always talks about “Difference Makers” in a recruiting class. I can see this type of potential up and down the list of young men who have committed. A common theme from player’s tweets is that they want to bring a championship trophy to Brookings. With the talent the Jacks currently have on the roster, coupled with an infusion of new talent, I don’t see why the Jacks can’t do that.
Here is the complete list of December commits:
Keaton Heide– Quarterback- 6’3, 190- Plymouth, Minnesota
Karst Hunter– Quarterback- 6’4, 200- Miller, South Dakota
Payton Madison– Fullback- 6’4, 235- New London, Minnesota
Canyon Bauer– Wide Receiver-6’0, 183- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Shane Dailey Jr.- Wide Receiver- 5’9, 160- Bellevue, Nebraska (Bellevue West)
Tucker Kraft– Tight End- 6’5, 226- Timber Lake, South Dakota
Jharett Bloomenrader– Tight End- 6’5, 225, Miller, South Dakota
Evan Beerntsen– Offensive Line- 6’4, 255- Appleton, Wisconsin
Alex Westendorf– Offensive Line- 6’5, 293- St. Charles, Illinois
Brady Beck– Offensive Line- 6’7, 255- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Bo Donald– Offensive Line- 6’6, 280- Kimball, South Dakota
Ethan Vibert– Offensive Line- 6’4, 285- Regina, Saskatchewan (Miller)
Quinton Hicks– Defensive End- 6’2, 230- Haysville, Kansas
Caden Johnson– Defensive End- 6’4, 245- Wahoo, Nebraska
Thomas Motzko– Linebacker- 6’2, 225- Highland Park, Illinois
Adam Bock– Linebacker- 6’1, 215- Solon, Iowa
Payton Shafer– Athlete- 6’0, 195- Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Matt Barnett– Athlete- 6’3, 193- Alburnett, Iowa
Diamond Evans– Cornerback- 5’11, 180- LaGrange Park, Illinois
Jordan Gandy– Cornerback- 6’2, 190- DeKalb, Illinois
Torren Union– Cornerback- 6’2, 180- Tempe Arizona
Baily Darnell- Safety- 6’1, 180- Auburn, Nebraska
Chase Norblade– Safety- 6’2, 180- Papillion, Nebraska
Go Jacks!
Matt
