Eight other playmakers to watch
Damario Armstrong
Pos: WR/FS/KR
School: Osseo
Ht/Wt: 6-0, 185
Comment: Caught four passes for 106 yards and a touchdown, added two interceptions in Class 6A section final.
Mac Brown
Pos: WR/RB/FS/P/K
Eight other playmakers to watch in Minnesota prep football
Brief highlights of eight prep football players to watch across Minnesota.
August 18, 2015 at 11:11AM
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School: St. Thomas Academy
Ht/Wt: 6-3, 185
Comment: Booming kicks and punts help Cadets win field-position battle. Size and speed to make plays in several areas.
Jon Gubbrud
Pos: WR/SS/ Special teams
School: St. Paul Central
Ht/Wt: 6-2, 170
Comment: Reads plays, makes sure tackles on defense. Runs good routes, gets yards after the catch.
Evan Holm
Pos: DB/WR/KR
School: Edina
Ht/Wt: 6-0, 170
Comment: Speed (4.46 seconds in the 40-yard dash) and toughness (he also plays rugby) make him a force.
Mohamed Mahamud
Pos: CB/RB
School: Minneapolis Washburn
Ht/Wt: 5-9, 160
Comment: Shifty with the ball, sticky on receivers. Team captain doesn't shy away from contact.
Max Simmons
Pos: RB/WR/ DB/KR
School: Bloomington Kennedy
Ht/Wt: 5-8, 170
Comment: Played two games on defense, yet had 1,208 yards and 18 touchdowns rushing and 20 receptions for 237 yards.
Cole Veith
Pos: RB/CB/PR/KR
School: Simley
Ht/Wt: 5-10, 175
Comment: Quick feet get him into daylight on offense, allow him to cover receivers in space.
Isaiah Weston
Pos: WR/FS
School: St. Michael- Albertville
Ht/Wt: 6-4, 190
Comment: Challenges defenses with his speed, hands and willingness to catch balls in tough areas. Exceptional leaper. Relentless as safety in pursuit of ball carriers.
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