Dowagiac senior Caleb Murphy does it on both sides of the ball for the Chieftans.

Class of 2018

Jacob Ager  6-1  230  Sr  LB  Boyne City: Old school, run stuffing, sideline-to-sideline mike linebacker. Fundamental tackler who delivers a wallop and can tell he’s well-coached because he plays hard and with an edge but is still a clean hitter. Plays with the toughness of the former offensive lineman that he was, with the legs of a tight end and fullback where Ager can also contribute. Had 100 tackles as a junior and has now led Boyne City to a 4-0 start. Similar to but better than another recent small-school Up North linebacker St. Francis’ Byron Bullough.

Jamar Bennett  6-0  225  Sr  RB  Godwin Heights: Doesn’t have the breakaway TD runs that tend to get backs noticed on the local news highlights, but is a solid all-around complement to star QB Susu Davenport in the Wolverines’ backfield. Patient between-the-tackles runner who can make the first guy miss and runs falling forward. Can catch the ball and has the size to be an impact blocker. Versatile rotation back at the next level. Some may like him as a linebacker as well.

Seth Hoonhorst  6-2  280  Sr  DL  Hudsonville: Hard worker who has added weight and strength and turned himself into a recruitable player thanks to his versatility on the D line. Moves from tackle to ends and in four- or three-man fronts. Probably more at home from the interior as he’s quick in short spaces and doesn’t mind locking horns and brawling. His rate of improvement and competence at a scarce position just increase the value and intrigue.

Max Lundeen  6-4  225  Sr  DL  East Grand Rapids: Has produced against quality competition, including wins against Farmington Hills Harrison, Forest Hills Northern and Lowell for 4-0 EGR. Lines up off two feet and is quick beating tackles inside or outside. Aggressive with a motor, throws his body around in pursuit. Plays upright, which doesn’t say linebacker at the next level. Doesn’t need to add that much more weight to play his natural position with his hand down and be a pass rush threat at the D2 level.

Caleb Murphy  6-4  210  ATH  Dowagiac: Just overmatches teams physically at times, running a 4.5 with that frame. Does so much for Dowagiac, rushing the passer, dropping back in coverage, vertical and reach for tough receptions, yac, wildcat, end arounds or against a tough running team like Edwardsburg just going old school smashmouth in the middle. Kind of small-town athlete who ends up starting in the MAC, and possibly the top uncommitted senior prospect in the Lake Area.

Lake Area’s Top 10 Available Seniors

1. Braeden  Childress  6-4  215  TE  Big Rapids
2. Nolan Fugate  6-1  205  RB  Grand Rapids Catholic Central
3. Caleb Murphy  6-4  210  ATH  Dowagiac
4. Xavier Wade  6-2  185  WR  West Ottawa
5. Susu Davenport  6-1  185  QB  Godwin Heights
6. Brandon Anderson  5-10  160  ATH  Cassopolis
7. Cody Carone  6-4  295  OL  Rockford
8. Keontae Watson  6-4  265  OL  Mona Shores
9. Christian Brooks  6-2  220  LB/RB  North Muskegon
10. Joel Wilson  6-4  200  ATH  Petoskey

Class of 2019

Tate Hallock  6-3  175  Jr  WR/DB  Forest Hills Central: He and another Rangers lacrosse player Bryce Clay provide two serious playmakers for a 4-0 FHC team scoring over 40 a game — at a level where Hallock looks like he could be a top 10 Lake Area recruit in the 2019 class. Creative route runner who uses his size to extend over defenders and has some separation speed. Shows physicality and toughness as a blocker and tackler. Similar to Jacorey Sullivan, the two-way Muskegon standout now at CMU.

Lake Area Offensive Player of the Week

Isaac Dykema  Sr  QB  Grand Rapids Christian: He threw for 391 yards and four TDs, his second-straight four TD game, as the Eagles pounded Wyoming.

Lake Area Defensive Player of the Week

Marty Ward  Sr  LB  East Grand Rapids: He had two interceptions for the Pioneers against Lowell. The second ended the Red Arrows’ final drive and preserved EGR’s 17-14 victory, their first win over Lowell this decade.

Lake Area Small School Player of the Week

Leroy Quinn  So  RB  Muskegon Oakridge: The powerhouse underclassman had 19 carries for 195 yards and 5 TDs in Oakridge’s blowout of Shelby.

Lake Area Northern Michigan Player of the Week

Jaxon Disbrow  Jr  QB/DB  Kalkaska: He threw for 207 yard and five TDs and made 14 tackles including a sack as the Blazers improved to 3-0 with a 46-22 defeat of Benzie Central.

Lake Area Coach of the Week

Terry Farmer, Kalamazoo Loy-Norrix: The Knights were on the verge of losing 20 straight games. But their streak ended at 19. And it couldn’t have come against a more gratifying opponent — Kalamazoo Central. This is Farmer’s first season at Loy-Norrix.

Big, bad Anthony Bradford of Muskegon is the Lake Area’s top offensive line prospect for the 2019 class.

Class of 2018

Connor Bolthouse  5-10  175  Sr  DB  Grand Rapids West Catholic: The Falcons’ game against Power-T Zeeland West wasn’t the best venue to scout the pass coverage ability of Bolthouse, who had four picks last season for the D5 state champions. But he made a nice extra linebacker! Nose for the ball and tough, so that helps. His agility and hand-eye were on display offensively when he made a nice over-the-shoulder catch against the Dux.

Christian Brooks  6-2  215  Sr  RB/LB  North Muskegon: College size and speed on both sides of the ball have this transfer from Illinois looking like a Muskegon High talent at North Muskegon. Patient and smooth at Mike linebacker as the play develops, doesn’t over-commit, avoids the anarchy in the trenches and then is able to finish plays with physical but legal hits. A long stride runner who is able to separate from defenders if he breaks into the second level — in a Week 3 win against Ravenna, Brooks had a 55-yard TD run and returned a blocked punt for a TD. Shares carries for the Norse which allows him to also show fullback potential with his willingness to block and ability to catch the ball. Showed off his athletic bonafides at the LMFR spring combine when he record a 4.6-second 40, 34″ standing vertical, 42′ power ball toss and 4.35-second pro agility drill.

Thomas Robinson  6-1  180  Sr  WR  Wyoming Lee: Likely the Lake Area’s fastest player, but cloistered in a football backwater at Wyoming Lee. Robinson is the two-time defending D3 state champion sprinter in the 100- and 200-meter dash.

Joel Wilson  6-4  200  Sr  ATH  Petoskey: How’s this for versatility? Wilson was the LMFR Defensive Player of Week 2, then came out in Week 3 and threw for 209 yards and three TDs and ran for another in a win against Cadillac. And he was still getting done on defense with two TFL and a sack. As an outside linebacker he was able extend the edge and keep the block from getting inside his shoulder. Natural moving athlete who is good in pursuit. D1 athleticism and body, at the LMFR spring combine he had a 33 1/3″ standing vertical,  4.3-second pro agility and 40′ power ball toss. A three-sport standout with still a lot of untapped potential who may actually project best as a tight end, though given his physical tools he’s still one of the Lake Area’s top QB prospects.

2019

Anthony Bradford  6-5  330  Jr  OL  Muskegon: There are various ways to skin a cat. Do you like your offensive tackle prospects long, lanky, and waiting to put on college weight, like the Lake Area’s top two 2018 prospects Jalen Mayfield and Ryan Hayes, both headed to U-M? Or do you like them with the width and weight already there, and sculpt and rearrange some of it in college, like Bradford, who just received an Ohio State offer? Bradford is the Big Reds’ right tackle, a bookend to Penn State-bound Antwan Reed at left tackle. He often looks twice as wide as the defenders he’s going against, so it surprises him with how quickly he gets his hands on them. Serves up pancakes like it’s 3 am at IHOP and a bunch of drunk college kids just rolled in. Great motor and energy for his size.

Lake Area Junior Offensive Line Prospects

1. Anthony Bradford  6-5  330  Jr  Muskegon
2. Logan Brown  6-6  290  Jr  East Kentwood
3. Karsen Barnhart  6-4  280  Jr  Paw Paw
4. Spencer Holstege  6-5  260  Jr  Grand Rapids South Christian
5. Stuart Kettler  6-5  265  Jr  East Grand Rapids
6. Jack Haverdink  6-4  255  Jr  Portage Northern
7. Logan Miller  6-5  275  Jr  Allendale
8. Marquis Cooper  6-2  280  Jr  Muskegon
9. Tyler Sikkema  6-3  260  Jr  Wayland
10. Peyton Young  6-4  310  Jr  Muskegon Oakridge
11. Luke Harmon  6-4  250  Jr  Grand Rapids Catholic Central
12. Michael Sarabyn  6-6  270  Jr  Dowagiac

Spencer Holstege  6-5  260  Jr  OL  Grand Rapids South Christian: It may have been bittersweet for Holstege on Saturday. He was a guest of MSU as a recruit, but had to witness a high school legend from his alma mater, Jon Wassink, struggle with growing pains as WMU’s QB. As for Holstege the prospect, he was already very strong in the spring, and has added 25 pounds since, which has aided his transition from underclassman tight end to upperclassman left tackle. That tight end background shows with how comfortable he is out in space in the second level hunting down linebackers. Uses the aforementioned strength to bully and envelop smaller defenders in the running game. Shows a good bit of nasty for his age, and will play through the whistle. Pad level and technique will have to improve as he faces similarly sized and D linemen in the future. Body type and style may project him to guard at the next level.

Jalin Jones  5-9  200  Jr  RB/LB  Benton Harbor: Kind of a microcosm of this Benton Harbor team, which lost Saturday to Chicago De La Salle — improving, potential, and could be a key member of a playoff team … in 2018. It’s been a tough road thus far for the 0-3 Tigers, who graduated a strong 2017 class then lost QB Dennie Brown to injury. Jones is a blue-collar two-way kid who is the primary runner when they go with one back, and the lead blocker for Darrius Clayton when they go to the “i.” Tends to over-pursue into the backfield as a linebacker, but showed nice speed and hustle with a TD-saving run down. Improved vision and patience will help him on both sides of the ball.

Damari Roberson  6-2  185  WR/DB  Muskegon Mona Shores: Some similarity to former Sailor Asantay Brown — a good if not dynamic receiver in high school who started at safety in college, then became a speed outside linebacker as a junior at WMU. Packs some strength for a young skill guy, which is evident as a tackler, and his ability to make catches in traffic. Not an athlete playing football, this is a football player who loves to stick his nose in there. Roberson has offers from half the MAC and could parlay those into serious Power 5 interest as the season progresses as Mona Shores looks like a threat to be playing deep into the playoffs.

Muskegon Catholic Central’s sophomore quarterback Cameron Martinez showed his Division I bonafides as a freshman in the state finals, and in Week 2 against Frankfort.

Lake Area Offensive Player of the Week

Zack Pickens  Sr  QB  Watervliet: He had the most prolific scoring game in modern state history against Buchanan. Pickens threw for 258 yards and five TDS and ran for 138 and four TDs. He also threw for four two-point conversions and ran for another, accounting for 64 of Watervliet’s 72 points. That’s the third-highest point total in state history, and the most in nearly 100 years. His nine TDs are the fifth-most in state history, but no one has scored more in nearly 90 years.

Lake Area Defensive Player of the Week

Joel Wilson  Sr  LB  Petoskey: One of the most versatile, athletic prospects in the Lake Area 2018 class, Wilson lived up to that rep when the QB also started at outside linebacker in a 14-7 win against Escanaba and had a sack, two tackles for a loss and broke up a pass.

Lake Area Small School Player of the Week

Cameron Martinez  So  QB  Muskegon Catholic Central: One of the Lake Area’s top 5 2020 recruits, Martinez led MCC to a quality win up North, 31-6 at Frankfort. He ran for 217 yards and a pair of TDs and threw a TD pass. On the defensive side he made an interception.

Lake Area Northern Michigan Player of the Week

Zach Noren  Sr  RB  Lake City: He ran the ball 16 times for 168 yards and four TDs as 2-0 Lake City beat Sanford Meridian 48-20.

Lake Area Coach of the Week

Andrew Pratley, Holland: The Dutch improved to 2-0 with a 58-6 win at Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills. The last time Holland began the season 2-0 was 2011 when they ended up a school-record 9-3.

Lowell senior Addison Buckius is an impact two-way threat for the Red Arrows.

Class of 2018

Addison Buckius  6-3  200  Sr  WR/DB  Lowell: Great instincts and closing time at free safety. Had a sack and recovered a fumble against Warren De La Salle and on another play in Week 1 just exploded after a loose ball. Vocal leader on the field. Lowell didn’t really need to throw against the Pilots, though Buckius showed good use of size against his man when they did look for him. Was an engaged blocker downfield when Lowell ran the ball. Athlete — also plays basketball and lacrosse for the Red Arrows. Not as dynamic, but body type, enthusiasm, versatility remind one of David Fox, the West Catholic star now at Grand Valley.

Ryan Hayes  6-7  250  Sr  ATH  Traverse City West: Showed why, even though he won’t play the position in college, he was the Preseason All-Lake tight end. He made a diving catch to get over the near corner and score a 25-yard TD in a big Week 2 win over Grand Haven. Can still get better as a downfield threat. There was one pass, though heavily covered, where Hayes should’ve corralled the ball but pulled up his route a step short and had to reach which left him off balance and susceptible to the lilliputian Buccaneer defenders. Hayes projects as an offensive tackle at U-M, and has the perfect frame to add good weight without losing his athleticism. Though he’s been compared to Jake Fisher for obvious reasons, the former West TE turned Oregon and Bengals right tackle was more explosive and nasty, whereas Hayes has more wingspan and better technique at the same age. Michigan has commitments from the Lake Area’s two top offensive line prospects.

Lake Area Senior Offensive Line Prospects

1. Jalen Mayfield  6-5  260  Sr  Grand Rapids Catholic Central  Michigan
2. Ryan Hayes  6-7  250  Sr  Traverse City West  Michigan
3. Antwan Reed  6-7  295  Sr  Muskegon  Penn State
4. Cody Carone  6-4  295  Sr  Rockford
5. Keontae Watson  6-4  265  Sr  Muskegon Mona Shores
6. Evan Gast  6-2  285  Sr  Byron Center
7. Jacob Kochanny  6-4  270  Sr  Cadillac
8. Jacob Wohlgemuth  6-5  305  Sr  Wyoming Kellogsville
9. Jake Cleypool  6-2  280  Sr  Hopkins
10. Matt Eerdmans  6-4  265  Sr  East Grand Rapids
11. Matt Stefanski  6-4  305  Sr  Frankfort
12. Sam Sherwin  6-4  250  Sr  Traverse City Central
13. Brandon Rake  6-6  240  Sr  Whitehall
14. Malachi Price  6-2  305  Sr  Grand Rapids Christian
15. Mitchell Gorman  6-5  240  Sr  Lowell
16. Paul Weinrich  6-4  265  Sr  Forest Hills Eastern
17. Kaleb McMann  6-5  270  Sr  Muskegon Orchard View
18. Jake Achteroff  6-5  265  Sr  North Muskegon
19. Parker Kingma  6-4  315  Sr  Grand Haven
20. Andrew Lefebre  6-3  255  Sr  Lowell
21. Christian Balanda  6-6  265  Sr  Forest Hills Central
22. Jacob Seager  6-5  285  Sr  Kalamazoo Central
23. Nathan Roehr  6-4  285  Sr  Allendale
24. Andrew Sikkema  6-2  275  Sr  McBain
25. Alex Clark  6-3  260  Sr  Forest Hills Northern

Parker Kingma  6-4  315  Sr  OL  Grand Haven: One of Grand Haven’s two senior tackles with college potential along with 6-4, 250 Charlie Brown. Kingma is massive but had a hard time keeping up Thursday with Traverse City West’s smaller, quicker defense. Should get GLIAC offers if he can show some more flexibility, and pop at the point of attack.

Luke Morrell  6-1  175  Sr  K  Plainwell: We don’t usually look too much at kickers, but the 2018 class has a number of future college guys so it’s tough to ignore. Chief among them is Morrell, athletic enough to last season be All-Wolverine Conference in football, soccer and basketball. He’s hit field goals from nearly 60 yards on the camp circuit. He hasn’t attempted a field goal yet this season but is 7-for-7 on PATs.

Lake Area Senior Kicker Prospects

1. Luke Morrell  6-1  175  Sr  Plainswell
2. Liam Putz  6-3  185  Sr  Grand Rapids West Catholic
3. Eric Zeboor  5-10  175  Sr  Rockford
4. Andrew Haan  6-2  185  Sr  Grand Rapids South Chrsitian
5. Gabe Pickett  6-0  200  Sr  Traverse City Central

Mitchell O’Gorman  6-5  240  Sr  OL/DL  Lowell: The Red Arrows love to take advantage of O’Gorman’s versatility on the line. He plays a 2 and 2i technique defensive tackle and also starts on the offensive line at left tackle. In goal line he’ll also be moved to tight end, where he did a good job of utilizing his size advantage on linebackers. Back at tackle looked more comfortable as an edge blocker than someone who’ll punish you with the down block. Didn’t play every down but got good penetration off the D line when he did. Lowell had a second-quarter sack against De La Salle that began with O’Gorman bursting through the line and pushing the QB from the pocket. Athleticism, length and multi-position project make him a legit prospect, with some more motor and meanness could really be even higher on recruiting boards.

Sam Sherwin  6-4  250  Sr  OL/DL  Traverse City Central: As a D end in a three-down front he was too quick and smooth for Bay City Western’s right tackle in TC Central’s Week 1 blowout win. Showed patience and awareness in space to get a sack. Plays right tackle offensively. Nice technique, keeps hands in and was still able to maneuver guys and clear paths for the Trojans’ myriad runners. Maintains his blocks and doesn’t get caught flat-footed. Shows decent speed getting into the second level. Similar to his brother Ben Sherwin, an All-Lake lineman last season now at Ferris State, in that they rely on fundamentals and positioning rather than mauling and physically dominating. And the Sherwin train doesn’t stop, as youngest brother Jack is a junior defensive end. Their father, Greg, was an All-MAC tackle for CMU.

Class of 2019

Odin Soffredine  6-0  205  Jr  LB/RB  Traverse City West: Part of TC West’s stable of talented running backs, and he had a 40-yard TD run in their Week 2 whupping of Grand Haven. But where he really excelled and his future is at linebacker. Smart position guy, a talker, but also delivered the hits you want in the middle.

Class of 2020

Adam Lambert  6-5  280  So  DL  Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian: No, not that Adam Lambert. This one wears eye black, not eye shadow. Young and showed flashes, and will only get better as he adds moves, becomes aggressive, instead of just being the big kid taking up space. Learning on the job. On successive plays against Spring Lake in Week 1, Lambert lost track of the ball as it was run right by him, but then on the next one shed a block and wrapped up the carrier at the line. Can’t lose sight of the ball.

Bryce Mostella  6-6  245  So  DL/OL  East Kentwood: He’s similar in trajectory to where his teammate, junior lineman Logan Brown, was a year ago going both ways on the outside. Mostella was just finding his way out there in his varsity debut against L’anse Creuse North, the reaction time and muscle memory isn’t there yet. But it was still hard to take your eyes off him because of all the potential — long, smooth and athletic. His father played at Auburn. A year from now expect Mostella, like Brown, to have double-figure Power 5 offers. EK has another sophomore lineman with potential, 6-5, 250 Dallas Fincher.

GVSU got a good one in Glen Lake QB Cade Peterson.

Lake Area Offensive Player of the Week

David Kruse  Sr  QB  Lowell: In a prime time game of the Kickoff Classic at Wayne State, Kruse ran for 126 yards and three TDs. Lowell beat Warren De La Salle 36-6..

Lake Area Defensive Player of the Week

Terry O’Connor  Sr  DB  Traverse City Central: He made a pair of interceptions, and returned one of them for a TD in TC Central’s shutout of Bay City Western.

Lake Area Small School Player of the Week

Jacob Huysken  Sr  DL  Schoolcraft: Given how well Schoolcraft alumnus Bryan Jones has done as a linebacker at SVSU, D2s may look favorably towards Huysken. In a shutout of Fennville he made seven tackles behind the line of scrimmage and returned a kick 75 yards for a TD.

Lake Area Northern Michigan Player of the Week

Cade Peterson  Sr  QB  Maple City Glen Lake: The GVSU-bound signal caller ran for 176 yards and four TDs and threw for 170 yards and two TDs as the Lakers, the 2016 D4 state runnerup, opened the season with a win at Kingsley.

Lake Area Coach of the Week

Todd Kolster, Grand Rapids Catholic Central: Despite graduating studs like Michael Brown and Antonio Strong from last season’s D4 state championship team, Catholic Central went out and again beat Detroit Country Day, their opponent last November at Ford Field. This is the start of Kolster’s second four-year tenure as the Cougars head coach. He’s won a state championship in each of them.

Grand Rapids Catholic Central senior Jalen Mayfield is an impact two-way lineman and the top prospect in the Lake Area, committed to Michigan.

DL Jalen Mayfield  6-5  260  Sr  Grand Rapids Catholic Central: The versatility and talent of the Lake Area’s top overall prospect, as he was all-area on the offensive line last season and projects there at U-M, but is also the best senior defensive linemen. He had a dozen sacks in the 2016 regular season before leading CC to the D4 state title.

DL Mazi Smith  6-4  310  Jr  East Kentwood: Has the rare combination of mass and explosion that can make an elite interior lineman. The offers reflect the talent of the Lake Area’s top DT prospect since Terrance Taylor was at Muskegon — Alabama, Notre Dame and U-M among many

DL Tyden Ferris  6-4  260  Sr  Delton Kellogg: Committed to CMU before his sophomore season. Versatile athlete has pass rusher’s physique and technique, also starts at center and is an all-state wrestler.

DL Eli Jackson  6-1  280  Sr  Muskegon: The Big Reds’ D line doesn’t have the size and talent of the O line, but Jackson sets the tone with blue-collar, selfless play at the point of attack.

LB Brett Taylor  5-11  225  Sr  Comstock Park: Terrific speed and has experience as a fourth-year starter at inside linebacker and guard on offense. Had 80 tackles and two interceptions as a junior.

LB Ali’vonta Wallace  6-1  210  Jr  Muskegon: There are larger prospects, but Wallace was the top actual player among Lake Area underclassman in 2016 and is Muskegon’s leading returning tackler.

LB Traven VanOss  6-0  200  Jr  Three Rivers: In 2016 had 105 tackles including 18 behind the line, forced five fumbles and returned another for a TD.

LB Ryan Ringler  5-8  175  Jr  Cedar Springs: Size is immaterial to this third-year starter savant who is always in the right spots and was the Red Hawks’  Already a third-year starter after leading the Red Hawks in tackles the past two seasons.

DB Darius Pruitt  6-3  200  Sr  Kalamazoo Central: Had 40 tackles and six interceptions as a junior for the Maroon Giants.

DB Marcus Remtema  6-0  185  Sr  Rockford: Third-year starter and the Lake Area’s top cover corner had 55 tackles and two picks last season.

DB Connor Bolthouse  5-10  175  Sr  Grand Rapids West Catholic: The heir apparent to David Fox, now at Grand Valley State, as the playmaker in the backfield for the defending D5 state champions.

Second team

• DL Caleb Murphy  6-4  210  Sr  Dowagiac
• DL Dan VanOpstall  6-6  250  Sr  Jenison
• DL Hunter Stearns  6-2  215  Sr  Hudsonville
• LB Khale Showers  5-11  210  Sr  Rockford
• LB Christian Brooks  6-2  220  Sr  North Muskegon
• LB Job Mayhue  6-2  220  Sr  East Kentwood
• LB Toby Hult  6-1  210  Sr  Grand Rapids South Christian
• DB Niner Stark  6-3  190  Sr  Gull Lake
• DB TJ VanKoevering  6-3  195  Jr  Hudsonville Unity Christian
• DB Willie Shanks  6-1  170  Sr  Muskegon
• DB John Todd  5-11  160  Sr  Cedar Springs

West Ottawa senior Xavier Wade is the top receiver in the Lake Area.

OL Antwan Reed  6-7  295  Sr  Muskegon: Amazingly underrated if anything, having not played a complete season last year for Muskegon after moving back from Florida, and then committing in the spring to an out-of-state school, albeit Penn State.

OL Anthony Bradford  6-5  330  Jr  Muskegon: Huge, tough run blocker from right ftackle, teaming with Reed to give the Big Reds the top pair in the Lake Area. Has offers from Alabama, Georgia and MSU.

OL Matt Kelly  6-0  230  Sr  Grandville: He projects to linebacker at the next level but is a terrific high school guard who was All-Lake Area as a junior.

OL Karsen Barnhart  6-4  280  Jr  Paw Paw: They’re coaching ’em up right in Paw Paw, where Michael VanHoeven was an All-Lake Area lineman in 2015 before going to EMU. Now here’s Barnhart off a strong summer with offers from all the in-state MAC schools.

OL Logan Brown  6-6  290  Jr  East Kentwood: Last year it was baptism by fire in the O-K Red, now Brown is morphing from prospect to player with offers from Alabama, U-M, Wisconsin and Penn State.

TE Ryan Hayes  6-7  260  Sr  Traverse City West: Like the Bengals’ Jake Fisher, he plays tight end at West and then tackle in college, in Hayes’ case UM. Had 20 catches for 311 yards.

QB La’darius Jefferson  6-2  215  Sr  Muskegon: Splitting duty in 2016 with Kalil Pimpleton, now at Virginia Tech, he had over 1,500 total yards and 24 TDs for D2 runner up Muskegon. Committed to Central Florida.

RB Nolan Fugate  6-1  205  Sr  Grand Rapids Catholic Central: He ran for 1,431 yards and 14 TDs for D4 state champion Catholic Central.

RB Brandon Anderson  5-10  160  Sr  Cassopolis: One of the fastest players in the Lake Area, he had over 1,000 yards from scrimmage in 2016 for 15 TDs while averaging over 9.5 yards a carry.

RB Shane Tagg  6-1  200  Sr  Byron Center: The most experienced returning skill player behind a strong line, Tagg scored 10 TDs in each of the previous two seasons.

WR Xavier Wade  6-3  185  Sr  West Ottawa: As a junior he caught 66 passes for 1,033 yards and nine TDs.

Second Team

• OL Keontae Watson  6-5  265  Sr  Muskegon Mona Shores
• OL Jacob Kochanny  6-4  270  Sr  Cadillac
• OL Brandon Rake  6-6  230  Sr  Whitehall
• OL Cody Carone  6-4  295  Sr  Rockford
• OL Matthew Stefanski  6-4  305  Sr  Frankfort
• TE Braeden Childress  6-4  215  Sr  Big Rapids
• QB Jason Whittaker  6-5  205  Sr  Rockford
• RB Thomas Griggs  5-10  185  Sr  Wyoming Kellogsville
• RB Shane Baker  5-11  185  Jr  Grandvile
• RB JoJo Whitley  5-10  170  Sr  Comstock Park
• WR Bryce Clay  5-10  190  Sr  Forest Hills Central

• ATH John Shelton  5-9  185  Fr  East Grand Rapids
• OL Ty Potter  6-2  220  So  Hudsonville
• OL Luke Harmon  6-4  240  So  Grand Rapids Catholic Central
• OL Stuart Kettler  6-4  262  So  East Grand Rapids
• OL Spencer Hulst  6-2  230  So  Grand Rapids South Christian
• QB Calyn Murphy  6-1  135  Fr  Dowagiac
• QB Cole Wright  6-2  170  Fr  Charlevoix
• RB Chandler Edwards  5-10  165  So  North Muskegon
• RB Alan Ritter  5-9  145  Fr  Charlevoix
• TE Spencer Holstege  6-5  235  So  Grand Rapids South Christian
• WR Taven Hakens  6-3  190  So  Saranac
• WR Kalen Brown  6-0  154  So  Wyoming Godwin Heights
• DL Carson Bekins  6-0  218  So  Grandville
• DL Cortez Charleston  5-9  250  So  Wyoming Godwin Heights
• DL Alex Overla  6-1  265  So  Caledonia
• DL Nick Hardy  6-0  190  So  Stevensville Lakeshore
• LB Hunter Parsons  6-1  175  So  Cassopolis
• LB Anthony Campise  6-1  165  So  Mattawan
• LB  Michael Dennis  6-2  170  So  Freeland
• DB Brady Jackson  6-1  185  So  Saranac
• DB Thomas Rudolph  5-9  156  So  Charlevoix

Outstanding Defensive Prospect

Caleb Murphy  6-4  210  Jr  Edge  Dowagiac: He was an all-league receiver in the fall. Murphy can really be special on the other side of the line. Nice mix of Dowagiac blue collar toughness and explosion coming around the end. Murphy tested in the top 10 across the board, including the best standing vertical, 34 4/5″, and third in the 40-yard dash, 4.5 seconds.

Outstanding Defensive Line Prospect

Ray Cunningham  6-2  240  Jr  Charlevoix: Bull-rushed a number of foes into submission. Played bigger and stronger than his physical measurables at the point of impact. Also an all-league blocker for the Rayders. Cunningham, and every other lineman at the combine, would do well to add some of the pass-rush moves of Grand Rapids West Catholic’s Gabe Rohn. An impact D end from the Division 5 state champs is just 5-9, 234. He used a plethora of techniques to escape the larger offensive linemen, breaking away with quick, strong hands to duck under their inside shoulder again and again. Hudsonville’s 6-2, 240 junior D tackle Seth Hoonhorst is versatile and mobile, also a fullback for the Eagles with special teams value.

Outstanding Linebacker Prospect

Brett Taylor  5-10  220  Jr  Comstock Park: He’s on track to be a four-year, two-way starter at middle linebacker and guard for the Panthers. Taylor showed how here, combining closing linebacker speed with a 4.43 40 (second) and blocking power to handle bigger men from the offensive line with a 46′ power ball toss (third). Not just show strength, as in live action Taylor is stout enough to stone runners high, or hold on when going low. He had 80 tackles and a pair of picks as a junior. A really intriguing new prospect is junior Christian Brooks, an Illinois native now at North Muskegon, with a bunch of nice tools at 6-2, 221. Versatile big body running a 4.64 40. Tested in the top 10 in all four categories. 6-3, 190 junior Michael Munderloh has been a two-year standout on the line in the middle of the Mitten at St. Louis. He had 80 tackles, including 10 for loss, and six sacks, with six recovered fumbles. As a sophomore it was 44 tackles, 13 for loss, and three sacks. Also a good receiver, so could project as a tight end if not linebacker. Munderloh ran a 4.63 40 and 4.33 shuttle. Harley McCaskey is a small-school, two-way star for Morenci, a 6-3, 190 junior who projects best at inside linebacker.

Outstanding Secondary Prospect

Alexander Hage  5-10  155  Jr  Wyoming: He turned in the quickest pro agility drill, 4.22 seconds, and also had top 10 scores in the vertical jump and power ball toss.

All-Combine Defense

• DL Seth Hoonhorst  6-2  240  Jr  Hudsonville
• DL Chase Knicki  6-1  238  Jr  Grant
• DL Grant Bearss  6-1  245  Jr  Grand Rapids Catholic Central
• DL Gabe Rohn  5-9  234  Jr  Grand Rapids West Catholic
• LB Christian Brooks  6-2  221  Jr  North Muskegon
• LB  Michael Munderloh  6-3  190  Jr  St. Louis
• LB Harley McCaskey  6-3  190  Jr  Morenci
• LB Aidan Burns  6-3  205  Jr  Grand Rapids Catholic Central
• DB Jacob Kurnat  6-0  170  Jr  Byron Center
• DB Brand Thelen  5-7  155  Jr  Fowler
• DB Alexander Hage  5-10  150  Jr  Wyoming
• DB Maliq Thompson  5-8  180  Jr  Rockford