Top Minnesota Football Recruits
The highest-rated tracked football recruits from Minnesota, ranked by composite rating with stars, national and state rank, high school, and commitment status. The deepest positions in the state are defensive linemen, tight ends, running backs.
Updated Jun 10, 2026How rankings and estimates work
- Rated recruits
- 49
- Five-stars
- 0
- Four-stars
- 6
- Nationally ranked
- 48
- Committed
- 4
Class year
Rankings by Class
All classes
Top 50 Minnesota Recruits
| # | Player | High School | Rating | State | Natl | Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Howie JohnsonDL · Class of 2026 | Forest Lake SeniorForest Lake, MN | ★★★★ | #1 | #272 | Uncommitted |
| 2 |  Nehemiah OmbatiDL · Class of 2027 | ShakopeeShakopee, MN | ★★★★ | #1 | #250 | Uncommitted |
| 3 |  Blake BettonLB · Class of 2027 | ShakopeeShakopee, MN | ★★★★ | #2 | #295 | Uncommitted |
| 4 |  Pierce PetersohnTE · Class of 2026 | TritonDodge Center, MN | ★★★★ | #3 | #335 | Uncommitted |
| 5 |  C.J. JohnsonLB · Class of 2027 | Cretin-Derham HallSaint Paul, MN | ★★★★ | #3 | #381 | Uncommitted |
| 6 |  Owen LinderOT · Class of 2026 | ChanhassenChanhassen, MN | ★★★★ | #2 | #590 | Iowa |
| 7 |  Eli DianeEDGE · Class of 2027 | WayzataMinneapolis, MN | ★★★ | #5 | #243 | Uncommitted |
| 8 |  Brodie MetzgerLB · Class of 2028 | Hills-beaver Creek SecondaryBeaver Creek, MN | ★★★ | #1 | #252 | Uncommitted |
| 9 |  Roman VossTE · Class of 2026 | Jackson County Central SeniorJackson, MN | ★★★ | #5 | #305 | Uncommitted |
| 10 |  Andrew TroutOT · Class of 2026 | Rocori SeniorCold Spring, MN | ★★★ | #4 | #415 | Minnesota |
| 11 |  Jett FeeneyQB · Class of 2027 | MoorheadMoorhead, MN | ★★★ | #4 | #669 | Uncommitted |
| 12 |  Sawyer JezierskiDL · Class of 2026 | EdinaMinneapolis, MN | ★★★ | #6 | #1049 | Iowa |
| 13 |  Zak WalkerCB · Class of 2027 | MoorheadMoorhead, MN | ★★★ | #6 | #639 | Uncommitted |
| 14 |  David MackWR · Class of 2027 | MoorheadMoorhead, MN | ★★★ | #7 | #726 | Uncommitted |
| 15 |  Joseph HamerIOL · Class of 2027 | Lakeville SouthLakeville, MN | ★★★ | #8 | #801 | Uncommitted |
| 16 |  Kade BushTE · Class of 2026 | ChanhassenChanhassen, MN | ★★★ | #7 | #1127 | West Virginia |
| 17 |  Taye ReichRB · Class of 2027 | MoorheadMoorhead, MN | ★★★ | #11 | #795 | Uncommitted |
| 18 |  Caleb FrancoisRB · Class of 2026 | MinnetonkaMinnetonka, MN | ★★★ | #9 | #948 | Uncommitted |
| 19 |  Caden GutzmerQB · Class of 2027 | MinnetonkaMinnetonka, MN | ★★★ | #9 | #1168 | Uncommitted |
| 20 |  Ajibola AfuyeEDGE · Class of 2026 | StillwaterStillwater, MN | ★★★ | #8 | #1407 | Uncommitted |
| 21 |  Dalton DeBoerIOL · Class of 2026 | Waukee NorthwestMinneapolis, MN | ★★★ | #12 | #1534 | Uncommitted |
| 22 |  Dorian WardEDGE · Class of 2027 | Jefferson SeniorMinneapolis, MN | ★★★ | #10 | #1575 | Uncommitted |
| 23 |  Gage GeyerDL · Class of 2027 | EdinaMinneapolis, MN | ★★★ | #12 | #883 | Uncommitted |
| 24 |  Jaylen FitzgeraldTE · Class of 2027 | Brophy College PreparatoryShakopee, MN | ★★★ | #30 | #1617 | Uncommitted |
| 25 |  Mark MathisRB · Class of 2027 | WoodburyWoodbury, MN | ★★★ | #14 | #1633 | Uncommitted |
| 26 |  Cody BraunS · Class of 2027 | MinnetonkaMinnetonka, MN | ★★★ | #14 | #1649 | Uncommitted |
| 27 |  Martin SleenRB · Class of 2027 | Hermantown SeniorDuluth, MN | ★★★ | #13 | #1658 | Uncommitted |
| 28 |  Blake LoughlinLB · Class of 2027 | ShakopeeShakopee, MN | ★★★ | #17 | #1662 | Uncommitted |
| 29 |  Zivad RobinsonDL · Class of 2027 | CamdenMinneapolis, MN | ★★★ | #16 | #1434 | Uncommitted |
| 30 |  Zach ShatekRB · Class of 2027 | HastingsHastings, MN | ★★★ | #18 | #1722 | Uncommitted |
| 31 |  Jack NoonanDL · Class of 2027 | RosemountRosemount, MN | ★★★ | #15 | #1724 | Uncommitted |
| 32 |  Jameson SmudaTE · Class of 2027 | ZimmermanZimmerman, MN | ★★★ | #20 | #1726 | Uncommitted |
| 33 |  Daniel DevineDL · Class of 2026 | Academy Of Holy AngelsMinneapolis, MN | ★★★ | #12 | #2525 | Uncommitted |
| 34 |  Godson Rufus-OkomhanruRB · Class of 2026 | Mounds ViewSaint Paul, MN | ★★★ | #13 | #2526 | Uncommitted |
| 35 |  Braden PetzelOT · Class of 2026 | Mankato East SeniorMankato, MN | ★★★ | #10 | #2713 | Uncommitted |
| 36 |  Jacob SokollEDGE · Class of 2027 | Mahtomedi SeniorSaint Paul, MN | ★★★ | #17 | #1772 | Uncommitted |
| 37 |  Ethan BeckmanIOL · Class of 2026 | Prior LakePrior Lake, MN | ★★★ | #17 | #2234 | Uncommitted |
| 38 |  Nick KinseyQB · Class of 2026 | StillwaterMinneapolis, MN | ★★★ | #14 | #2548 | Uncommitted |
| 39 |  Colten GundersonTE · Class of 2026 | Prior LakePrior Lake, MN | ★★★ | #16 | #2953 | Uncommitted |
| 40 |  Earl BrownIOL · Class of 2026 | Pillager SecondaryPillager, MN | ★★★ | #12 | #2523 | Uncommitted |
| 41 |  Deron RussellCB · Class of 2026 | Waseca SeniorWaseca, MN | ★★★ | #15 | #2527 | Uncommitted |
| 42 |  Brayden DozierCB · Class of 2026 | Maple GroveOsseo, MN | ★★★ | #17 | #2632 | Uncommitted |
| 43 |  Simon VintonEDGE · Class of 2026 | Orono SeniorLong Lake, MN | ★★★ | #18 | #3003 | Uncommitted |
| 44 |  Q BarnslaterCB · Class of 2026 | Apple ValleyBurnsville, MN | ★★★ | #19 | #2840 | Uncommitted |
| 45 |  Skyler WernerDL · Class of 2026 | Prior LakePrior Lake, MN | ★★★ | #23 | #2954 | Uncommitted |
| 46 |  Roman JohnsonDL · Class of 2026 | Lakeville NorthLakeville, MN | ★★★ | #22 | #3029 | Uncommitted |
| 47 |  Levi GrigsonS · Class of 2026 | Hill Murray SchoolSaint Paul, MN | ★★★ | #24 | #3035 | Uncommitted |
| 48 |  Jayden OnuongaK · Class of 2026 | Forest Lake SeniorForest Lake, MN | ★★★ | #25 | #3050 | Uncommitted |
| 49 | Mason WestQB · Class of 2026 | EdinaMinneapolis, MN | — | — | — | Uncommitted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the top-ranked football recruit from Minnesota?+–
Howie Johnson is the highest-rated tracked football recruit from Minnesota (Forest Lake Senior) in the Class of 2026, ranked No. 272 nationally.
How many rated football recruits are there from Minnesota?+–
49 Minnesota recruits carry a published star or composite rating across the 2026–2028 classes, including 0 five-stars and 6 four-stars. 4 have announced a college commitment.
How are Minnesota recruits ranked here?+–
Recruits are ordered by composite recruiting rating, then national rank, then the published state rank. Only players with a rating signal are included, so the list reflects evaluated prospects rather than every name in the database.