Jackrabbit Illustrated

The Jacks have already secured three of the top players in the state for the 2020 class in Adam Kusler, Aaron Kusler, and Max Baloun.  However, there is still plenty of talent out there that the coaches should work to secure.  SDSU has made a concerted effort to make sure the best in South Dakota stay home and become #SoDakJacks. Here are the top 5 (in no particular order) with a handful of Honorable Mentions. Brady Hawkins , LB,  6'3, 200, Bridgewater-Emery I’m very excited to announce that I have received a scholarship to play football at South Dakota State. Huge thanks to the coaching staff! pic.twitter.com/AMrPHNcBra — Brady Hawkins (@bradyhawkins34) March 23, 2019 Hawkins is a Swiss Army knife for his high school team.  He serves as the quarterback and can make plans with his legs and arm.  He also plays middle linebacker and returns punts and kicks.  At the next level he projects as a linebacker.  He can really run and is truly a great athlete.  Adding a third

2020 Recruiting Update The Jackrabbits have had a strong start to their 2020 class.  There are currently 19 athletes on the books.   The thing that I love about this group is the position versatility.  These guys can play all over the field and create stress on the opposition. QB: Mark Gronowski , 6'3, 210; Naperville, IL (Neuqua Valley) COMMITTED!!!!🐰🐰 #Jack20nTop pic.twitter.com/me4dSK3xiK — Mark Gronowski (@mgronowski7) June 28, 2019 QB: Rudy Voss , 6'3, 190; Jackson, MN (Jackson County Central) I’m proud to say that I have committed to play football at South Dakota State University🟡🔵 Thank you to my parents, family, friends and coaches that have helped me get to where I am today. Thank you @HolyNutmeg @CoachLujan @Coach_Eck @riggsfootball @JackIllustrated #jack20nTop pic.twitter.com/jbJynABhiW — Rudy John Voss (@VossRudy) January 28, 2020 RB: Isaiah Davis , 6'1, 230; Joplin, MO (Joplin) COMMITTED 🐰💙 pic.twitter.com/jJORUJzGvF — Isaiah D

Greetings Jackrabbit faithful!  It has been a bit since we recapped spring ball but recruiting is in full swing.  The Jackrabbits are hosting the second, and final, of their prospect camps today.  There always seem to be a couple verbals after the prospect camps and I would expect the same this week. Brookings, SD 👀🐰 #JACK20NTOP pic.twitter.com/rXBF07bSiP — Tyson Gordon (@TysonGordon18) June 10, 2019 One of the top targets for the Jackrabbits is Tyson Gordon .   The 6'2, 170 pound safety from Nebraska was kind enough to give me a few minutes of his time to recap his recruitment. Tyson shared that his recruitment has been going well.  He's had lots of interest but has narrowed it down to SDSU and NDSU at this point.  He visited Brookings June 10th with 20 to 25 other priority recruits.  He had a great chance to visit with the staff, take a tour of campus, and eat dinner at Cubby's.  Tyson talked about his strong relationship with Coach Jackson and Coach Bergstr