Past 15 metro players of the year
2015: J.D. Spielman, Eden Prairie, ATH. 2014: Robbie Grimsley, Hutchinson, RB. 2013: Jacques, Roseville, QB. 2012: Bridgeport Tusler, Osseo, RB. 2011: Trey Heid, Lakeville North, QB. 2010: Eric Kline, Blaine, QB. 2009: A.J. Tarpley, Wayzata, LB. 2008: Anders Lee, Edina, QB. 2007: Michael Floyd, Cretin-DH, WR. 2006: Blake Sorensen, Eden Prairie, LB/RB. 2005: Jake Machacek, Eastview, RB. 2004: Walker Ashley, Eden Prairie, DL. 2003: Nathan Swift, Hutchinson, RB. 2002: John Majeski, Hastings, RB/DB. 2001: Kim Sarin, Cretin-DH, RB/KR.
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