OVERVIEW: Ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the State of Minnesota and the No. 68 wide receiver in the nation by Rivals.com • rated the No. 2 player in Minnesota and the No. 37 wide receiver in the nation by ESPN • Scout.com lists him as the No. 75 wide receiver in the country • MaxPreps' Tom Lemming rates him the No. 12 wide receiver and the No. 132 player overall in the country • named a four-star prospect by ESPN • earned three-star rankings from Rivals.com and Scout.com • listed as the No. 72 overall player in the Midwest by Super Prep magazine • big, physical receiver makes plays on the ball with size, strength and great hands • good athlete who works to get open • big target, who knows how to use his body to get position • excellent athletic ability • adjusts well while ball is in the air and makes acrobatic catches • solid in jump-ball, one-on-one situations.
HIGH SCHOOL:Attended Hopkins High School • two-time Associated Press All-State selection • two-time member of the KARE-11 and Star-Tribune All-Metro teams • two-time All-Lakes Conference selection • took part in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl • invited to International Bowl All-Star Game • snagged 60 receptions for 1,253 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior • recorded 64 receptions for 1,144 yards and 19 scores in 2010 • finished his prep career with 138 catches for 2,699 yards and 39 scores • coached by John Denhartog.
