Jackrabbit Football: Recruiting Update

It has been awhile since I've had the chance to share much news on football.  With only a handful of scholarships left, the late signing period doesn't have a ton of buzz around it.  However, the quality sure is there even if the quantity is not.   I know the coaches are really excited about the players who recently verballed and also about the ones who currently hold offers. 

Let's kick it off with the two most recent verbals.


DL- Matt Borowicz, 6'4 255, Lakeville, MN (Lakeville South)
  • Participated in the Minnesota Prep All-Star game
  • Another big-framed kid that will be able to add weight and make an impact on the interior
  • Sheds blocks well and locates the ball carrier

FB-Mike Morgan, 6'3 210, New Lenox, IL (Lincoln-Way)
  • First team All-State in the 7a Division
  • 1140 rushing yards to go with 20 TDs
  • Runs hard, not afraid of contact, catches the ball well out of the backfield
The Jackrabbits still have offers out to two linebacker prospects as well as a punter/kicker.

LB- Jaden Snyder, 6'2 205, Inwood, IA (West Lyon High School)

LB- Jordan Gayer, 6'3 205, Waverly, IA (Waverly-Shell Rock High School)

P/K- Myles Johnson, 6'1 190, Plymouth, MN (Wayzata High School)

These are the offers I know about at this time.  The last two weekends there were a few prospects taking their official visits along with guys who had already signed on the early signing day in December.  You can see the complete list along with highlights below.


2018 Signing Day Signees
QB: J'Bore Gibbs, 6'3 205, Chicago, IL (Phillips)
QB: Matt Connors, 6'4 195, Collierville, TN
TE: Zach Heins, 6'6 230, Sioux Falls, SD (Washington)
TE: Blake Kunz, 6'5 240, Germantown, WI
WR: Jayd Vanderwerff, 6'2 190, Gregory, SD
OL: Mason McCormick, 6'4 297, Sioux Falls, SD (Roosevelt)
OL: Garret Greenfield, 6'6 270, Rock Valley, IA
OL: Max Howard, 6'7 345, Brandon, SD
OL: Logan Busch, 6'4, 318, Iowa Western Community College/Beresford High School

OL: Ian Bass, 6'4, 280, Rosemount, MN

DT: Ryan Van Marel, 6'5 250, Sheldon, IA
DT: Caleb Sanders, 6'2 260, Glenwood, IA
DL: Sam Willmott, 6'3 250, Rosemount, MN
DE: Ryan Kluver, 6'5 240, Buffalo, MN
DL: Cade Terveer, 6'3 240, Brandon Valley, SD
DL: Trajan Walhof, 6'5 240, Sioux Center, IA
CB: Tijaih Davis, 6'0 175, Boys Town, NE
CB:  Clayton Hooper, 5'10 170, Chandler, AZ (Hamilton)
S: Nick Garlisch, 5'11 190, St. Charles, IL 
S: Saiveon Williamson, 6'1 190, Waseca, MN
ATH: Michael Littleton Jr, 6'3 210, Derby, KS

Go Jacks!
-Matt

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