2007 NAIA Prospects
QB
TRAVIS BLOME, Montana Western 5’11”, 180 Sr.
Named 2nd Team All-Frontier Conference by completing 57 percent of his passes (198 of 349) for 2234 yards and 14 touchdowns with only five interceptions. Small in stature, big in heart and leadership.
CLAYTON BRADDOCK Graceland 6'0” 208 Sr.
Transfer from Missouri Southern, Earned All-HAAC honors for the third time to close out his career. Completed 53.1% of his passes for 2362 yards and 22 touchdowns. Ran for 81 yards and five touchdowns and had 2443 yards in total offense. Was HAAC OPOY AND MVP and All-American in ’05.
BRENT DEARMON Bethel (TN) 6'1" 209 SR
All Conference QB who just keeps getting better had 35 INTs in his first two seasons and just 12 in his final two. Lost two teeth and sustained 38 stitches in the first half of a game and came back to play entire second half. Tough, accurate passer. 2006 Stats: 155 atts, 89 comp, 4 INTs,
57%, 1197 yds, 13 TDs.
KENDRICK DOZIER Langston 6'1" 210 Sr.
Was CFSL OPOY in 2005. Smart QB with good mobility. 2005: 55%,1458y, 15TDs-3INTs, run: 533y, 3TDs. 2006 Stats: 203 att, 112 comp, 7 INTs, 55%, 1458 yds, 15 TDs.
ERIC HOOKS St. Francis (IN) 5'11" 208 SR
One hell of an athlete, has played FB, RB and special teams demon before stepping in to QB role. Was 2nd Team All-American as an All-Purpose Back in '05. Accurate, strong arm and good decision maker and excellent mobility. 332 att, 185 comp, 10 Ints, 55.7%, 2635 yds, 26 TDs,
76 rushes, 310 yds, 4.1, 6 TDs.
RICKY ISHIDA Tabor College 6’0” 200 Sr.
Unanimous 2x All KCAC selection. 2005: 57%, 2329y, 16TDs-13INTs, 194.1y/g, run: 146y, 7TDs. 2006 Stats:INJURED
TOM LENSCH Dana 6’1” 190 Sr.
2x All GPAC. Has a good understanding of the game and basic defensive strategies. Did not play much in '06 due to injury. 2005: 57.8%, 1591y, 14TDs-5INTs, 98ydr, 198.9y/g
BRAD REIFSNYDER Malone 6’1” 195 Sr.
All MSFA. Started 3yrs. 2004: 55%, 2259y, 23TDs-14INTs, 85ydr,225.9y/g. 2005: 58.5%, 2063y, 17TDs-14INTs, 206.3y/g, run: 215y, 2TDs, 2006 Stats: 382 att, 251 comp, 6 INTs, 65.7%, 2571 yds, 14 TDs.
KYLE SAMPSON Montana State - Northern
5’8” 185 Sr. Very athletic transfer from U of Montana. Small but effective. All American, All FCF. 2006 Conference Offensive Player of the Year. 2005: run: 645y, 6TDs, pass: 63%, 1953y, 12TDs-7INT
JUSTIN SCIARRO Geneva 6’2” 220 Sr.
All Academic, All MSFA. 2005: 2110y, 22TD-17INT
Jason Shoulders, Missouri Valley, 6-2 195, SRA very accurate and strong-armed QB. Plays smart and efficiently. 2006 HM All-American 2006 Stats: 345 att, 202 comp, 12 INTs, 58.6%, 3107 yds, 25 TDs, 151.2 eff rating.
JEFF SMITH Georgetown College 6’6” 230 Sr.
Transfer from Kentucky. Getting legit NFL looks. All MSC ’05, was OPOY in ‘04. 2005: 53%, 2865y, 27TDs-15INT, 238.8y/g
JOEY WATERS Union (KY) 6’1” 210 Sr.
All MSC. 2005: 62%, 2059y, 21TDs-11 INT, 205.9y/g, run: 136y
RB
Erik Dirk, Jamestown College, 5-9 200, SR, RB
All-Conference back with good speed, durability and power. 2006 Stats: 247 carries, 1080 yds, 4.4 avg, 7 TDs
Ryan Drinkwater, Valley City State, 6-1 220, SR, RB
Big back, quick to whole, good power and hard to bring down. 2006 Stats: 143 carries, 741 yds, 5.2 avg, 10 TDs
Mike Dvoracek, Sioux Falls, 5-11 205, SR, RB
An outstanding back who consistently performs at a high level. Can run, catch and block. All-American. Career Stats: 842 carries, 4489 yds, 5.0 avg, 57 TDs, 74 rec, 732 yds, 9.0 avg, 5 TDs.
Has been a big runner and a solid blocker. 2006: 300y, 4.2y/c, 5TDs, rec-12r, TD
Deshawn Goldsmith, MidAmerica Nazarene, 5-9 190, SR, RB
Small, HM All-American back with great speed. Very elusive but has decent power. 2006 Stats: 170 carries, 905 yds, 5.3 avg, 13 TDs, 13 rec, 93 yds, 7.2 avg.
Neil Graham, Minot State, 5-11 225, SR, RB
Solid back with good hands, though wasn't called on to do alot of receiving. Tough and quick runner. 2006 Stats: 198 carries, 759 yds, 3.8 avg, 3 TDs
Darell Grames, Montana Tech, 6-0 215, SR RB
HM All-Anerican. Big, strong back. Durable, with good moves and ability to power it. 2006 Stats: 264 att, 1328 yds, 5.0 avg, 13 TDs, 7 rec, 87 yds, 12.4 avg.
Ryan Grosulak, Carrol College, 6-1 230, Sr FB
HM All-American RB who would make a very good FB. Nice size, very good rushing ability and can block. Not asked to do a lot of receiving in '06, but has proven to be a good pass catcher in past seasons. 2006 Stats: 201 carries, 1005 yds, 5.0 avg, 12 TDs
Manny Gutierrez, Minot State, 5-10 190, SR, RB
Very good back had a better '05 filling in for Graham. 2006 Stats: 82 caries, 336 yds, 4.1 avg, 1 TD
James Jackson, William Penn, 5-9 220, SR, RB
School's all-time rushing leader at 3,709 yards, 2nd Team Victory Sports Network All-American team. Concluded 2006 with his second-consecutive 1,000-yard season, rushing 288 times for 1,252 yards (second in the Midwest League) and nine touchdowns. After a slow start (two of his first three games held under 60 yards), the senior ended with seven 100-yard games (16 for his career).
Marcus Lampkin, Azusa Pacific, 5-6 185, Sr RB
Diminutive but powerful HM All-American back. Quick back who slashes well through the line, very good in the open field. Tied Cougar legend Christian Okoye’s single-game record with 248 rushing yards. 2006 Stats: 188 carries, 708 yds, 3.8 avg, 7 TDs, 15 rec, 147 yds, 9.8 avg, 1 TD.
BILLY LAWRENCE Olivet Nazarene 5’11” 190 Sr.
RB Is 2x All MSFA. Decent runner and receiver. 2005: 983y, 4.1y/c, 13TDs, rec: 29r 2006 Stats: 211 carries, 849 yds, 4.0 yds, 4 TD, 17 rec, 95.0 yds, 5.6 avg.
LYNN MEYER Peru State 5’11” 225 Sr. FB
Hard nosed runner, got decent quickness for his size. 2006: 725y, 6.6y/c, 6TDs, All CSFL
JUSTIN NELSON Doane 6-2 195 Sr. RB
All GPAC, Deans List. Rushed for 786 yards this year and 4 TDs. Also had 8 receptions for 87 yards and a TD. Ends his career with 2,028 rushing yards. 2005: 1137y, 5y/c, 4TDs, 86ydr, 126.3y/g
JIMMY SCALES Langston 6-0 225 Sr., FB
All CFSL. Would make an ideal pro fullback. Can run like a tailback, and block and receive. 2005: 868y, 6.5y/c, 11TD. 2006 Stats: 117 carries, 589 yds, 5.0 avg, 13 TDs, 14 rec, 83 yds, 1 TD, 5.9 avg.
Keith Siestra, Northwestern College (IA), 6-2 205, SR, RB
HM All-American who is a real workhorse. Complete back who can run, catch and block. 2006 Stats: 255 carries, 1237 yds, 4.9 avg. 14 TDs, 20 rec, 162 yds, 8.1 avg, 1 TD
MIKE STEEN Benedictine (Kansas) 5-9 185 Sr. RB
All HAAC in '05 after a tremendous year. Saw limited time in '06. 2005: 1244y, 5y/c, 11TDs, 124.4y/g
JED THOMAS Carroll College 6-1 205 Sr. RB
Is 3x All FCF. Very good running and receiver. Lost only 5 yds in 97 carries. 2005: 1100y, 5.8y/c, 11TDs, rec: 21r. 2006 Stats: 97 carries, 611 yds, 6.3 avg, 4 TDs, 20 rec, 208 yds, 10.4 avg, 1 TD.
RALPH VOLCIN Missouri Valley 5-10 205 Sr. RB
All HAAC. Excellent but injury-plague runner. 2005: 1342y, 5.8y/c, 8TDs, 167.8y/g 2006 Stats: DNP
WR
JUSTIN AIROLA Rocky Mountain 6'5
Was All American in 05. Is rather underrated still, has great size and very reliable hands. 2006: 38r, 437y, RD, 11.5y/r, 39.7y/g
JAVON BELL Dana 6-3 205 Sr.
Is 2x All GPAC. Excellent receiver with great sizeand hands. Doubled team alot in '06.2005: 80r, 1112y, 13.9y/r, 9TDs, 98ydr, 101.1y/g, 2006 Stats: 49 rec, 510 yds, 6 TDs
NICK BODERMAN Montana State-Northern 5’10” 175 SR WR
2006: 8g, 31r, 507y, 9TDs, 16.4y/c, 63.4y/g, FG All American, All Frontier
GEARY DAVENPORT Graceland 5-10 175 Sr.
All HAAC, versatile playerhas played QB and RS. Former Scout Team POY. Teams #2 receiver with 43 catches for 471 yards and three TDs. Also ran for 88 yards and a TD, returned 11 punts for 152 yards, one kickoff for 17 yards and had 728 all-purpose yards. 2005: 35y, 385y, 11y/r, 4TDs, run: 304y, 4.9y/c, 2TDs, pass: 108y, 3TDs
JIMMY EARLY Langston 6-2 195 Sr.
Very reliable, quick and is a threat. Was All CFSL in '03. 2005: 34r, 682y, 20.1y/r, 7TDs, 68.2y/g, 2006 Stats: 32 rec, 639 yds, 7 TDs, 20.0 avg.
JUSTIN FOLK, Valley City State, 6-0 200, SR
A very solid All-Conference receiver. Great hands and concentration. Nothing flashy, just a tough, reliable possession receiver. 2006 Stats: 57 rec, 613 yds, 1 TD.
KYLE GERIK, Black Hills State, 6-3 200, SR
Transfer from U of South Dakota. HM All-DAC in 04, 2nd Team in 05, 1st Team in '06. Great target with great hands. 2006 Stats: 37 rec, 543 yds, 7 TDs, 14.7 avg/rec.
GREG GERRITSEN Saint Xavier (Ill) 6-1 200 Sr.
All Academic, All MSFA. A very good receiver who had to share receptions with Andy Ricaa. Tough and reliable. 2005: 26r, 312y, 12y/r, 7TDs, run: 65y, KR: 484y, St’s: BK. 2006 Stats: 54 rec, 579 yds, 10.7 avg, 8 TDs.
TYLER GREFF, Dickinson State, 6-4 210, SR
Sturdy, go-to possession receiver. 1st Team All-Conference. Great target with reliable hands. Led the DAC in receiving yards, receiving yards/game, and receiving TDs. NAIA All-American Scholar Athlete for the past two seasons. 2006 Stats: 43 rec, 687 yds, 6 TDs, 16.0 avg/rec.
GABE HATCHETT Southern Oregon 6-2 205 Sr.
Teams top receiver in '06 for a passing game that struggled. Good size and hands. A talented receiver. 2005: 8g, 43r, 635y, 14.8y/r, 7TDs, 79.4y/g. 2006 Stats: 25 rec, 340 yds, 13.6 avg, 3 TDs, 4 KR, 81 yds, 20.2 avg, 12 PR, 114 yds, 9.5 avg.
DUSTY HOVORKA, 6-2 205, SR
Earned his 3rd consecutive All-American selection. Tallied 76 catches for 1,304 yards and 19 touchdowns, which breaks the old mark of 17, held by current USF head coach, Kalen DeBoer. Named to the coaches’ All-American team. Ended his career holding five of the nine USF receiving records, including career, season, and game records. Only receiver in USF history to record 1,000 plus receiving yards as a freshman, sophomore, junior and a senior.
CODY JAMINET Morningside 5-11 190 Sr.
Has also played DB. Record breaking returnman. leading pass receiver with 48 catches for 618 yards and four touchdowns. Led the Mustangs in receptions in nine of their 10 regular season games. Caught 161 passes for 2,103 yards during his career to rank third in Morningside history in both career receptions and career reception yards. Earned first-team All-GPAC honors in '05 as a kick return specialist. Is 3x All GPAC. 2005: 55r, 740y, 13.5y/r, 2TDs, 56.9y/g, run: 35y, TD, PR: 296y, KR: 361y, 22.6y/kr, TD
AARON JENKINS Tabor College 6-1 200 Sr.
All KCAC WR and KR, WR in '06. 2005: 37r, 448y, 2TDs, 12.1y/r, KR: 426y, 22.1y/kr. 2006 Stats: 24 rec, 474 yds, 4 TDs, 19.8 avg, 4 KR, 65 Yds, 16.3 avg
JOSH JOHNSON SW Assembly of God 6-1 210 Sr.
Led NAIA in receptions for the ’04 season. Never really matched that again. Has all the tools. A mystery. 2006 Stats: 25 rec, 207 yds, 8.3 avg.
STEVEN KENNEDY Lindenwood 6-3 238 Sr.
Caught 53 passes for 784 yards and nine TD's in 2004. Great combo of size and speed, has played H-Back. A member of the LU basketball team. Transfer from Bethune-Cookman. Is 2x All HAAC. 2005: 47r, 672y,6TDs, 14.3y/r, 61.1y/g, 2006 Stats: 29 rec, 433 yds, 6 TDs, 14.9 avg.
JAKE LARSON Montana Western 6-1 175 Sr.
All FCF. Led the team in receiving with 42 catches for 584 yards and six touchdowns. He set a new school record for career yards with 2966 yards. 2005: 56r, 883y, 15.8y/r, 6TDs, 84ydr, 80.3y/g
MIKE LEHMAN Geneva 6-2 185 Sr.
All MSFA. Teams leading receiver in ’05& '06. Fearless receiver with good hands. 2005: 41r, 590y, 8TDs, 4.4y/r, 49.2y/g. 2006 Stats: 46 rec, 628 yds, 13.7 yds, 4 TDs
DONVA LOUDER Graceland 6'1" 180 Sr.
Had a solid '06 with 45 catches for 730 yards, 11 touchdowns and averaged 16.2 yards a catch. He also returned eight punts for 89 yards and eight kickoffs for 212 yards for a team high 1055 all-purpose yards. Louder ranked among the top ten in school history in catches and yards while his 11 TD grabs were third best. All-American.
MARK MOORE MidAmerica Nazarene 6-1 170 Sr.
All HAAC as a WR and KR in '05, WR in '06. Second only to James Perry in the HAAC with 858 yards. Also had six receiving touchdowns and drew serious defensive attention, which helped free Perry for his monster season. 2005: 44r, 740y, 16.8y/r, 7TDs, 74y/g, KR: 279y, 23.2y/kr.
DAMON MOTHERSHEAD Morningside 5-10 190 Sr.
All GPAC in '05. Three-year letterwinner has caught 132 passes for 1,979 yards and 12 TDs during Morningside career. 2005: 72r, 1093y, 15.2y/r, 8TDs, 84.1y/g. 2006 Stats: 30 rec, 534 yds, 3 TDs, 17.8 avg.
DAVID PENLAND Georgetown College 5-11 170 Sr.
All MSC, All American in '05. A very reliable and smart receiver. 2005: 40r, 789y, 19.7y/r, 12TDs, 70ydr, 65.8y/g, KR: 557y, 27.9y/kr. 2006 Stats: 30 rec, 403 yds, 4 TDs, 13.4 avg.
ANDY RICCA, Saint Xavier, 6-1 205, SR
Wrapped up his outstanding All-American career as the all-time leading receiver in school history with 239 receptions for 3,213 yards. Was named the 2006 Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) Midwest League Player of the Year, while earning first team recognition as a wide receiver. Came back from two major knee injuries to have an amazing career. Lead the Cougars in receptions (84), receiving yards (982), and all-purpose yards (1371) in '06.
MIKE SIMON Taylor 6-2 200 Sr.
Quality, good-sized receiver who did not have much production in '06 as passing game suffered. 2005: 28r, 520y, 4TDs, 18.6y/r, 57.8y/g. 2006 Stats: 17 rec, 136 yds, 1 TD, 8.0 avg.
BRANDIN SMITH St. Ambrose 6-3 190 Sr.
All MSFA in '05. Very good receiver with great size. Did not have a great '06 statistics-wise. 2005: 42r, 693y, 16.5y/r, 6TDs, 77y/g. 2006 Stats: 20 rec, 267 yds, 13.4 avg.
SILAS SNEED Minot State 6-4 190 Sr.
All DAC in '05. Good size and hands. 3 year starter. 2005: 33r, 587y, 8TDs, 17.8y/r, 58.7y/g. Saw action in only 2 games due to injury in '06.
KAREEM THOMPSON Southwestern (Kansas) 6-1 175 Sr.
All KCAC in '05. Aquality receiver.2005: 8g, 35r, 483y, 4TDs, 13.8y/r, 60.4y/g. 2006 Stats: 36 rec, 431 yds, 2 TDs, 12.0 avg
Phoenix Thompson, Belhaven, 6-2 195, SR
All-American and MSC All-Conference 1st Team Offense. Led the nation in receiving yards per game (114.5) and total receiving yards (1,259). Had six 100+ yard games and 4 games with multiple TD receptions. Broke the school record for most receiving yards in a season (1,102;
Dwayne Hodge, 2005) and tied the school record for most receiving touchdowns in a season (13).
BRETT VanHOVE St. Ambrose 6-2 180 Sr.
All Academic, All MSFA. Smart, reliable receiver with great hands and decent athleticism. 2005: 45r, 531y, 11.8y/r, 3TDs, 72ydr, 48.3y/g. 2006 Stats: 17 rec, 253 yds, 14.9 avg
Ta’RON WEST Southwestern (Kansas) 6-0 175 Sr.
All KCAC in '05. Was on his way to a great season when injuries ended senior campaign. An excellent receiver. 2005: 9g, 41r, 713y, 9TDs, 17.4y/r, 79.2y/g. 2006 Stats: 2+ games, 17 rec, 231 yds, 2 TDs, 13.6 avg.
JOMO WILSON Eastern Oregon 6-0 210 Sr.
Team's leading receiver in ’05 and '06. Nice combo size and speed.2005: 26r, 384y, 14.8y/r, 2TDs, 80ydr, PR: 10.4y/pr,KR: 423y, 26.4y/kr, TD. 2006: stats: 34 rec, 485 yds, 14.3 avg, 6 TDs, 9 KR, 197 yds, 21.9 avg.
TE
Good pass catcher that lines up both TE and WR. 2006: 24r, 214y
JUSTIN CARTER
Teams leading receiver this season. Excellent size and has very reliable hands. 2006: 24r, 424y, 17.7y/r, 7TDs, FG All American
Adam Payne, Virginia-Wise, 6-5 253, SR
While primarily a blocking TE, he has the size and hands to be a decent pro TE project. 2006 Stats: 11 rec, 187 yds, 17.0 avg, 1 TD.
Ryan Ross, Missouri Valley, 6-4 230, SR
All HAAC, Honorable mention, All-American, Acadimic All-American, Team Captain. 2006 Stats: 41 rec, 654 yds, 6 TDs
Jake Schmitz, Dickinson State, 6-5 230, SR
All DAC second team. Schmitz was DSU’s second leading receiver, hauling in 18 passes for 285 yards and three touchdowns. With a bit more weight could be a good TE.
All DAC, was teams leading receiver this season with 37r for 300y and 2TDs. An FG All American
OL
TRUMAN ASHBY, Benedictine, 6-3 280, SR, OG
All-American and unanimous All-HAAC nomination this season, was the anchor of the Ravens offensive line in 2006. He played in 10 of the Ravens 11 games this season and helped guide the offense to 1,561 yards on the ground this season.
DUKE BARKER Langston 6-3 285 Sr.
Center Athletic player that anchored a line that only gave up 12 sacks in 2005. All CFSL. Has played Tackle and guard, as well.
DEREK BARROS, Dakota State, 6-2 300, SR,
CenterDAC 1st Team At-Large Offensive Lineman. Started for the Trojans for four years on the offensive line. Also named to 2nd Team DAC All-Conference in '05.
MICAH BRIMER Central Methodist 6’5” 300 Sr. OT
One of an outstanding brother team of OTs. Honorable Mention All-Conference.
SETH BRIMER Central Methodist 6’5” 300 Sr. OT
One of an outstanding brother team of OTs. Honorable Mention All-Conference.
ZACH CAMPBELL, Sioux Falls, 6-5 295, SR, OT
Key All-Conference lineman for the National Champs. Good size with room for more bulk. Solid skills, quality lineman.
TONY CHESNEY Northwestern 6’4” 310 SR OT
Transfer from
CHAD ERWIN Montana Tech 6'2
All American 05, All Frontier 06
KYLE FITTJE Concordia (Neb.) 6-5 300 Sr. OT
A smart, strong often overlooked productive lineman.
J.R. FOREMAN, Dickinson State, 6-4 285, SR OG
Made his third appearance on the All DAC team - a first team selection in '05 and a second team selection in '04. An NAIA Honorable Mention All-American in '05. Started and played in 44 of 45 games for the Blue Hawks during his four years.
NICK HARMS Dana 6-5 310 Sr. OT
3 x All GPAC. A consistent and talented lineman with great size, ability and strength.
JOSH HARVEY Minot State 6-4 315 Sr. OT
4yr starter. Decent lineman who could benefit from a disciplined conditioning program. A good project, great attitude.
JEREMIAH HAYS, Evangel, 6-1 300, Sr, Center
Four-year starter, All-American, earned first team All-Heart of America Athletic Conference honors as a junior and senior and was an honorable mention pick following his first two seasons. Was the second-highest rated lineman in the conference and the fourth-highest rated player in the league. In '05, was awarded three all-America honors.
CHAD HITT Bethany (Kansas) 6’1” 285 Sr. Center
Very consistent and effective center. All KCAC
JIMMY HOFFMAN Eastern Oregon 6’3” 255 SR DE
All Frontier 2006: 48t, 10tfl, 4 sacks, INT, 2pbu, FF
SCOTT HOLBROOK, Carroll College, 6-5 285, SR OT
1st Team All-Conference linemen who won his starting spot in his senior year and made the most of it.
CHRIS HOLLIE Langston 6-6 340 Sr. OT
Intimidating size, is rather strong. Suffered early season ending injury in '06.
ADAM KINGSLEY Doane 6-6 310 Sr. OT
All GPAC Lineman in '05. Had injury shortened season in '06.
BRANDON KIRBY Peru State 6-1 290 Sr.
Center Quick player on the line, good pass blocker. Has playerd guard, as well.
PAUL KOOISTRA, Northwestern College (IA), 6-3 280, SR, OT
Victory Sports Network (VSN) All-American. Anchored an O-line which helped pave the way for an offense that averaged 36.8 points per game and 317 total yards per contest.
KELLEN LAKE Montana State-Northern 6’2” 290 SR OT
All Frontier 2006
CALEB LANZ Dakota Wesleyan 6-1 300 Sr. Center
3 yr starter, a solid pivot man on the line. Strong leadership and reliable performer.
SID MANN Jamestown College 6-4 305 Sr. OG
All DAC. Good size, uses his hands well. Very physical.
TUCKER MARTENS Bacone College 6-6 290 Sr. OT
Tall player with good foot work. Has room for more bulk and attitude to improve.
MAX MILNE, Minot State, 6-4 280, SR, OT
A very accomplished and talented lineman. Team Captain 2006, 20051st Team, All DAC '05, 06, Honorable Mention All-DAC-10 2004, NAIA Honorable Mention All-American 2005, Don Hansen 1st Team All-Region '05, NAIAFOOTBALL.NET 3rd Team All-American 2005. Starter 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
JON MULLINS, Virginia-Wise, 6-4 295, SR, OT
HM All-American, has been an anchor of the offensive line for the past four years. Helped the Cavs finish the season as the top rated offense in the NAIA ranks with 485.4 yards per game. The team also averaged a school record 40.4 points per game and 296.5 passing yards per contest and the offensive line led the NAIA in the least amount of sacks allowed with six in 11 games or 0.50 per contest.
GRANT MYERS, Tabor College, 6-1 280, SR, OG
All-conference guard. Lacks height but not talent and strength.
ANDY NESTOR, Virginia-Wise, 6-4 285, SR, Center
Center for a potent offense and a line that led the NAIA in the least amount of sacks allowed with six in 11 games or 0.50 per contest.
ADAM PFAU, Jamestown College, 6-2 280, SR OG
A consistent linemen with very good ability. 2nd Team All-Conference.
ERIC PRICE
Transfer from
CHRIS RAMSTEAD Carroll (MT) College 6’2” 250 SR DE
All Frontier 2006: 64t, 14tfl, 8.5 sacks
SHAWN ROBINSON Morningside 6-4 300 Sr. OT
3yr starter, 3x All GPAC. named to the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) inaugural NAIA Coaches’ All-America Team. Blocking skills helped the Mustangs average 23.9 points and 309.2 yards total offense per game during the 2006 season.
JOEY ROHLES, Minot State, 6-4 310, SR OG
Two year starter with good skills including solid strength and agility. 2nd Team All-Conference.
ELLIOT SIMS, Jamestown College, 6-3 310, SR OG
Good-sized, talented All-Conference guard with good feet and strength.
CHASE SPENCER Minot State 6’1” 245
A tremendous playmaker on defense. Is extremely quick to the backfield and has great moves. 2006: 43t, 17.5tfl, 6.5 sacks, FF, INT, All DAC, FG All American
ROBERT SPENCER, Jamestown College, 6-3 285, SR OT
All-Conference tackle better suited at guard. Decent mobility and strength.
KELVIN STARKS Haskell Indian Nations 6-1 290 Sr. OG
Experienced lineman, was All CFSL in 2003. Has played tackle. Strong with good mobility.
ERIC THOMPSON South Dakota Tech 6-3 280 Sr. Center
An excellent lineman. Focused and strong.
LOGAN TIDRICK Walsh 6-7 310 Sr.
All MSFA. One of the MSFA’s most consistent tackles earned First Team All-MSFA Mideast accolades in '05. Injury shortened '06 season.
MATT ULLRICH Black Hills State 6-0 285 SR OT
Short and stocky, but very effective. Has excellent technique. All DAC
DARNELL WHITAKER, Southern Nazarene, 6-1 290, SR OG
Four year starter, All-American and three-time First Team All-Central States Football League selection for the Crimson Storm. Started all ten games for SNU this season.
JOHN WOLF, St. Francis (IN), 6-3 312, SR, Center
All-MSFA first-team selection. A solid player who stepped up big in his senior season to anchor the line of a quality offense.
DL
SHANE HENSLEIGH
Was All Frontier this season, had 22 tackles and was a solid force in the middle.
OMAR HUMPHREY Friends University 6’3” 290 Sr. DT
Ever-improving D-Lineman who does a good job vs run or pass. All KCAC. 2005: 21t, 2.5tfl 2006 Stats: 51tackles, 8 TFLs, 3 sacks, 1 PBU
BLAINE KING, Minot State, 6-5 245lbs, SR
1st Team All DAC 2006, All-DAC-10 1st Team 2004, Don Hansen's Football Gazette All-West-Region Team 2004, Starter 2006, 2004, 2003. 2006 Stats: 39 tackles, 15.5 TFLs, 5 sacks, 2 FR, 1 FF, 1 blk kick
JOHN PRAEUNER Southern Nazarene 6’2” 240 SR DE/OLB
Is 2x All American and 4x All Conference. 2006: 54t, 21tfl, 11 sacks, INT, pbu, FR, FF, BK, All CSFL
ALEX WALLACE Tabor College 6’3” 265 Sr. DE
All KCAC. played at Tabor two seasons. Received All KCAC recognition both years. 3rd in career tackles for loss while posting 4.5 sacks this season. 2005: 42t, 14.5tfl, 5 sacks, INT. 2006 Stats: 37 tackles, 10 TFLs, 4.5 sacks, 1 FF
Eric Williams, Kansas Wesleyan, 6-3 275, SR, DT
Named to the VSN First Team All-NAIA Defense, 1st Team All-KCAC for the second consecutive season, also named as the KCAC Defensive Player of the Year and to the first-ever AFCA NAIA All-American team. Was 2nd on the team in tackles with 65, and had 12 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a blocked kick.
LB
DEMETRIUS BASTIAN Langston 6'2" 234 Sr. OLB
College DE who seems to come out of nowhere. Underrated player, fast rusher with a great motor. 2005: 55t, 16tfl, 8 sacks. 2006 Stats: 55 tackles, 16.0 TFLs, 8 sacks, 1FR, 1 FF
NATHAN BENNETT Graceland 6'0” 230 Sr. OLB College ILB,
Transfer from Missouri Southern, All HAAC. Nice nose for the ball. Led the squad with 86 tackles. Also had eight TFLs, one sack, blocked two passes, picked off one and recovered two fumbles.2005: 93t, 11tfl, 2 sacks, 2pbu, 3qbh, 2FR, 4FF
CASEY CONWAY, Jamestown College, 6-2 235, SR, OLB
Tough, quick, sure-tackling All-Conference LB. 2006 Stats: 66 tackles, 7.5 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 PBU, 1 FF
SPENCER COONEY Rocky Mountain 6’1” 230 SR ILB
2006: 72t, 5.5tfl, sack, 2INTs
PATRICK CUIN Rocky Mountain 5’11” 225 SR ILB
All Frontier. 2006: 70t, 8tfl, 5 sacks
ZANDER DiGRINO Culver Stockton 6'0 225 Sr. OLB
All HAAC in '05, overlooked in '06 despite a solid season. Transfer from Wayne State. 2005: 93t, 6tfl, 1.5 sacks, 2FR, 2FF. 2006 Stats: 82 tackles, 6 TFLs, 2 sacks, 1 INT, 1 QBH
VICTOR FIELDS Benedictine (Kansas) 6’0” 256 Sr. ILB
2005: 49t, 31 solo, 3tfl sack, FR. 2006 Stats: 86 tackles, 10 TFLs,3 sacks, 1 INT, 2 PBUs, 1 FF, 1 FR
BRENNER FLATEN, Dickinson State, 6-0 235lbs, SR, OLB
Made his third appearance on the All DAC team. He was a second team selection in 2004 and 2005. Brenner finished the season with 55 total tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks. He also blocked four kicks (he blocked four kicks in 2005 as well), had four pass break-ups, and forced three fumbles.
BRIAN HALL, Geneva, 6-1 240, SR, ILB
AFCA All-American. Nearly didn’t play in 2006, after his season was cut short in 2005 because of a severe ankle injury in the second game of the season. Leading Geneva’s defense for the fourth time in five years, Hall compiled 91 tackles this past fall, which moved him up to third on Geneva’s all-time tackles list. Also had 12 TFLs, 1 INT, 3 FF, 2 PBUs, 1 FR. A three-time Mid-States Football Association All-Conference performer, Hall has also garnered NCCAA All-American status three different times.
JARED KOSKELA
Great size and is a hitter. 2006: 65t, 4.5tfl, INT, 2pbu
BRIAN KURTZ, St. Francis (IN), 6-1 220, SR, OLB
Named the 2006 Rawlings-NAIA Football National Player of the Year.The Cougars' top tackler with 128 stops, also had 3 INTs, 5 PBUs,3 QBHs, 3.5 sacks 4 FF. Was named Mid-States Football Association Mid-East Player of the Year and was named to the league's first team for the third-straight season. AFCA All-American.
EDDIE LAMB Benedictine (KS) 6’0” 235 Sr. ILB
A good solid LB. Very good all-around game. 2005: 61t, 10tfl, sack, INT, 2pbu. 2006 Stats: 63 tackles, 8 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, 1 INT, 2 PBUs, 1 FR
ANDREW LEICHTMAN Montana State-Northern 6’0” 240 SR ILB
SEAMUS MALLOY, Carroll College, 6-2 220, SR, OLB
All-Conference tackling machine. Plays hard, quick and smart. Incredible in coverage. 2006 Stats: 77 tackles, 5.5 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, 17 PBUs, 1 FF, I INT
JOE MARESH Valley City State 6’2” 220 Sr. OLB
All DAC, virtual tackling machine. Good quickness and lateral movement. 2005: 69t, 22tfl-102y, 9.5 sacks, INT-41y-TD, 2pbu, 2FR, 3FF. 2006 Stats: 2006 Stats: 57 tackles, 17.5 TFLs, 10.5 sacks, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 PBU, 1 Blk Kick
LUKE NEELY Black Hills State 6’4” 235 Sr. OLB
All DAC. Excellent LB who had '06 season shortened via injury. 2005: 50t, 7tfl, 5 sacks
PHILIP RUSSELL, Dickinson State, 6-0 240, SR, ILB
2nd team All-Conference selection. Leaves DSU as the all-time leading tackler totaled 68 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss in '06. Has not missed a game in his four years at Dickinson State, playing in 45 consecutive games. An NAIA All-American Scholar Athlete for the past two years.
ANTHONY SIMONE William Jewell 5'11” 230 Sr. OLB
All HAAC. 2005: 87t, 4tfl, INT, 2pbu. 2006 Stats: 65 tackles, 11.5 TFLs, 3 sacks, 2 INTs, 2 FF
SPENCER STOWERS, Jamestown College, 6-0 235, SR, ILB
A very talented All-Conference LB. Solid tackler, good lateral motion. 2006 Stats: 50 tackles, 8.5 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 Blk kick
ANDREW SWISHER Friends University 6’2” 230 Sr. OLB
An incredible LB, a real dynamo on the field. Big playmaker. All KCAC. 2005: 35t, 11.5tfl, 9.5 sacks. 2006 Stats: 33 tackles, 10.5 TFLs, 9 sacks, 1 INT, 6 PBUs, 1 FR, 1 FF,
CORY WHEELER, Virginia Wise, 6-3, 235, SR, OLB
A reliable and very active LB. Good tackler and field instincts. Very good in coverage, as well. 2006 Stats: 66 tackles, 3 TFLs, 6 PBUs, 2 FF
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TOBY BALL Dakota State 6’0” 180 Sr. CB
A very good corner and return man who was plagued by injuries in '06. 2005: 64t, 2.5tfl, 2INT, 4pbu, 2FF, KR: 238y, 26.4y/kr, TD
RAY GARCIA Saint Mary (Kansas) 5’9” 170 Sr. CB
All KCAC. Good coverman, small but quick and effective. 2005: 33t, 5tfl, 4INTs, 11pbu. 2006 Stats: 44 tackles, 2 TFLs, 4 INTs, 11 PBUs, 2 FR,1 FF, 2 Blk kick
RUSTY FULLER Peru State 5’11” 190 SR CB
Great athlete that is a former RB, did double duty as a RB/CB in 2005. 2006: 42t, 5INTs-112y, 4pbu, All CSFL
JAMAL GUY, Dickinson State, 6-0 180, SR, CB
All DAC second team. Totaled 27 tackles while intercepting five passes, one of which he returned for a touchdown. Had a total of 72 yards in INT returns and also broke up two passes.
MIKE HARRISON, McKendree, 5-9 185, SR, FS
NAIA Coaches’ All-America team. Posted 55 tackles, including 33 solos. Led McKendree with 4 INTs, two of which were returned for touchdowns. Had 6 PBUs, and 1 FR, A two-time member of the Mid-States Football Association Midwest League All-Conference team, and was an honorable mention NAIA All-America selection in 2005.
TY HAWKINS William Jewell 6’0” 190 Sr. CB
All-Conference corner. Solid, reliable coverman. 2005: 31t, 2INT, 6pbu, KR: 182y, 26y/kr. 2006 Stats: 26 tackles, 4 INTs, 7 PBUs
KYLE
Transfer from MidAmerican Nazarene where he was 2x All HAAC. Led team in tackles this season. 2006: 68t, 9tfl, 2 sacks, INT, 2pbu, 2FF
LOREN HENRY, William Jewell, 6-0 219, SR, SS
A very good DB who seems to be all over the field. Great field smarts. 2006 Stats: 55 tackles, 8.5 TFLs, 1 sack, 4 INTs, 8 PBUs, 2FF, 1 FR
AUSTIN JANNSEN, Northwestern (IA), 6-0 203, SR FS
GPAC Conference Player-of-the-Year and led the Raiders with 77.5 total tackles. He tied for the team lead with seven interceptions, blocked six kicks, recorded 4.5 sacks, broke up four passes, recovered three fumbles and scored three defensive touchdowns this season.
DUSTIN JOHNSON
Is a good tackler, needs to bulk up. Has been a decent coverman. 2006: 72t, 5.5tfl, INT, 9pbu, 2FF
CASEY KOCH Midland Lutheran 5’8” 175 CB
A very good corner with geat anticipation and hands. Had an unbelievable 3 TDs off of INTs. 2005: 28t, 2tfl, INT, 8pbu, All GPAC. 39 tackles, 5 INTs (3 TDs), 4 PBUs, 2 FR, 1 FF.
DAN KONTZ, Friends University, 6-1 205, SR, FS
Conference Player of the Year. A solid individual and player. Gives everything he's got to everything he does. Tough and disciplined. 2006 Stats: 99 tackles, 4 TFLs, 2 INTs, 10 PBUs, 4 blk kicks,
ROGER LARSEN Rocky Mountain 5’11” 185 Sr. FS
An outstanding defensive player, a virtual tackling machine. All-Academic. 2005: 102t, 8.5tfl, 3 sacks, pbu. 2006 Stats: 109 tackles, 6 TFLs, .5 sacks, 6 PBUs, 1 FR, 1FF, 2 Blk kicks.
KENNY MACK Minot State 6’2” 205 Sr FS
Captain 2006, 1st Team All DAC 2006, 1st Team All-DAC 2005, Starter 2006, 2005, 2004. 2005: 38t, 4.5tfl, 1.5 sacks, INT, pbu, 2006 Stats: 56 tackles, 8 TFLs, 2 sacks, 1 PBU, 1 FF, 1 FR.
RICKY MARTINEZ, Minot State, 5-11 200, SR, FS
Strong, quick closing safety. 2006 Stats: 37 tackles, 1.5 TFLs, 2 INTs, 6 PBUs
BRIAN MELVIN Dakota State 5’8” 177 SR SS
Versatile athlete. Can play RB, WR, SS/CB and is a decent return man as well. Teams leading tackler this season. 2006: 74t, 3INTs, 3pbu, 4TFL, FF, rec-2r, 74y, TD, All DAC, HM FG All American
SEAN O’BRIEN Eastern Oregon 5’11” 200 SR CB
2006: 56t, 2.5tfl, 3INTs-94y-TD, 9pbu, FR, 2FF
HUNTER PINGSTON, Bethel (TN), 5-11 205, SR, FS
Two-time Conference Defensive player of the year. An excellent safety with great skills. 2006 Stats: 76 tackles, 3 TFLs, 4 INTs, 8 PBUs, 1 FR, 2 FF
CHRIS REINKE Dana 5’11” 185 Sr. CB
3yr starter, 2x All GPAC. 2005: 53.5t, 41 solo, 9.5tfl, sack, INT, 10pbu, 2FR, FF, BK. 2006 Stats: 69 tackles, 1.5 TFLs, 2 INTs, 15 PBUs.
BRUCE ROGERS, Baker University 5'11" 205, SR SS
A very good safety with all the tools covers and tackles with the best of them.2006 Stats: 70 tackles, 6 TFLs, 1 sack, 3 PBUs, 2 FR, 1 FF
WILL SADOWSKI Doane 5’11” 185 Sr. SS
All GPAC. Was second on the team in tackles with 13 solo and 55 assists. He had four pass break-ups and 0.5 tackles for loss. 2005: 47t, 2INT, 5pbu, 2FR
JOSH SCHAFFERT Briar Cliff 6’1” 200 Sr. FS
All GPAC. A tough DB with great instincts and natural ability. 2005: 82.5t, 11tfl, 2 sacks, INT-TD, 8pbu, 3FR-TD, 2FF, rec: 1r-47y 2006 Stats: 81 tackles, 17.5 TFLs, 6.5 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PBUs, 3 QBHs, 2 FR, 2 FF.
SHAD SCHNEIDER Black Hills 6’0” 200 Sr. FS
Tough and athletic player. Has experience at LB. Hits hard. All DAC, FG All American
SHAUN SIDERIS Minot State 6-1 215 SS
3yr starter, All DAC ’04. 2005: 76t, 7.5tfl, INT, 2FF 2006 Stats: 59 tackles, 6 TFLs, 1 sack.
THOMAS SMITH Southern Nazarene 5-9 180 Sr. CB
Three year starter at cornerback, Has recorded 72 tackles in 25 games, 17 career pass deflections, Three career interceptions. All CFSL player. 2005: 35t, 2tfl, INT, 7pbu. 2006 Stats: 24 tackles, 1 TFL, 8 PBUs.
DAVID TERRALL Bacone College 5-8 160 Sr. CB
Small but consistent and talented corner. 2005: 36t, 5INT, 8pbu. 2006 Stats: 59 tackles, 1 TFL, 4 INTs, 14 PBUs, 2 FR, 1 FF
MATT THOMAS Carroll College 6’1” 220 Sr. CB
2x All FCF. Big, speedy and physical. 1st Team All-Conference as a junior and a senior. Led the team with 4 interceptions. Also had 14 pass break-ups along with 41 tackles. Returned 1 interception for a touchdown.2005: 48t, 4INT, 13pbu
CRAIG TSCHETTER Black Hills State 6-1 190 Sr. CB
A real football player in every sense of the word. Plays smart and hard. All DAC at DB and PR. 2005: 48t, 3INT-123y, PR: 156y, TD, KR: 442y, 27.6y/kr. 2006 Stats: 61 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, 1 sack, 2 INTs, 7 PBUs.
JORDAN VAN OTTERLOO Northwestern (Iowa) 5’11” 170 Sr. CB
Four year starter, had 4int in ’04, 5int in ’03.Eclipsed the all-time GPAC record for career interceptions (20). 2006 Stats: 30 tackles, 7 INTs, 7 PBUs
RYDER WEISCHEDEL, Jamestown College, 5-11 190, SR CB
A reliable and intense DB. Head is always in the game. 2006 Stats: 38 tackle, 2.5 TFLs, 3 INTs, 5 PBUs, 1 Blk Kick
DOMINIQUE WITHERSPOON, Concordia (NE), 6-0 209, SR, SS
2nd Team All-Conference safety. Did not get the recognition he deserved. Quick and alert. 2006 Stats: 67.5 tackles, 7 TFLs, 1 sack, 8 PBUs, 1 QBH, 1 FF, 2 Blk kicks
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BEN CHAET Carroll (
Easily one of the top Punters in the nation.AFCA All American, All Frontier, FG All American 2006: 62att, 2559y, 41.3y/p, 7tb, 11fc, 28i/20
GREG
2006: 42att, 40.2y/p, 63ydr, 4tb, 2fc, 10i/20
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