(MINOT, N.D.) – The Minot State football program announced the signing of 24 student-athletes today on National Signing Day. The class is not complete, however as the Beavers hope to add several more signings in the coming weeks.
The student-athletes listed on the roster have signed national letters of intent. These student-athletes have been approved by the Minot State compliance office as well as verified by the NCAA.
| Name |
Pos. |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Hometown (High School) |
| Trent Adams |
WR |
6-1 |
175 |
Tehachapi, Calif. (Tehachapi) |
| Luke Browning |
OG |
6-3 |
250 |
Albertville, Minn. (St. Michael-Albertville) |
| Justin Cash |
P |
6-0 |
167 |
Parker, Colo. (Ponderosa) |
| Chase Doty |
S |
6-0 |
175 |
Sebring, Fla. (Sebring) |
| Dillon Fedor |
K |
5-11 |
160 |
Henderson, Nev. (Liberty) |
| Noah Freng |
ILB |
5-11 |
207 |
Littleton, Colo. (Heritage) |
| Ian Gilbert |
OG |
6-2 |
293 |
Broomfield, Colo. (Legacy) |
| Jake Heggie |
S |
5-11 |
165 |
Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Thunder Ridge) |
| Keegan Henjum |
C |
5-10 |
275 |
Minot, N.D. (Bishop Ryan) |
| Kaleb Hindman |
WR |
6-0 |
180 |
Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Thunder Ridge) |
| Grant Huber |
WR |
5-10 |
180 |
Rapid City, S.D. (St. Thomas More) |
| Dawson Macleary |
QB |
6-1 |
190 |
Cheyenne, Wyo. (Cheyenne Central) |
| Cooper Maras |
ILB |
6-1 |
215 |
Hartford, S.D. (West Central) |
| Isaac Nordloef |
OG |
6'1 |
322 |
Powers Lake, N.D. (Powers Lake) |
| Jayson Petty |
DE |
6-3 |
230 |
Tucson, Ariz. (Sabino) |
| Sean Pugh-Sykora |
DL |
6-3 |
237 |
Woodbury, Minn. (Woodbury) |
| Charlie Raetzman |
QB |
5-11 |
159 |
Tucson, Ariz. (Salpointe Catholic) |
| Jack Sannes |
OG |
6-0 |
334 |
Washburn, N.D. (Washburn) |
| Kyle St. Pierre |
WR |
5-8 |
144 |
Goodyear, Ariz. (Millennium) |
| Quinn Sullivan |
WR |
5-11 |
180 |
Butte, Mont. (Butte) |
| Jake Swirple |
OG |
6-0 |
289 |
Livonia, Mich. (Franklin) |
| Zac Thielges |
C |
6-3 |
249 |
Lamoure, N.D. (Lamoure) |
| Jonathan Velazquez |
OG |
6-4 |
282 |
Buckeye, Ariz. (Odyssey Institute) |
| Steven Williams |
C |
6-1 |
302 |
Phoenix Ariz. (Mountain Pointe) |
Player Bios
Trent Adams (WR, 6-1, 175, Tehachapi, Calif./Tehachapi HS)
High School:
Trent Adams earned the Offensive Player of the Year award for Tehachapi High School as a sophomore • as a junior, Adams was named second team All-League • earned first team All-League as a senior • holds three school records (Longest kickoff return for a touchdown, most receptions in a season, most receptions in a single game).
Personal:
Son of John and Sunnie Adams • hobbies include snowboarding, hiking, camping, fishing, and dirt bike riding.
Luke Browning (OG, 6-3, 250, Albertville, Minn./St. Michael-Albertville HS)
High School:
Named All-Conference at St. Michael-Albertville High School • four-sport athlete • was on the captain's council • named player of the week twice • was part of a conference championship and state semi-finalist team • was an Eagle Scout • honor roll member four consecutive years.
Personal:
Son of Theresa and Ryan Browning • hobbies include watching football, fishing, and swimming.
Justin Cash (P, 6-0, 167, Parker, Colo./Ponderosa)
High School:
Participated in baseball, basketball, football, and track at Ponderosa High School • named first team All-State as punter • named All-Conference as a punter • earned Metro League Specialist of the Year.
Personal:
Son of Charles and AnnMarie Mullins • favorite things to do are hanging out with his friends and working out.
Chase Doty (S, 6-0, 175, Sebring, Fla./Sebring)
High School:
Participated in football and track at Sebring High School • earned the honor of being named best defensive back • was named to the All-County team as a defensive back • was named the Man of the Year • earned a spot on the honor roll.
Personal:
Son of Christopher and Karin Doty • likes to spend free time going mudding, going to the beach, and spending time with family and friends.
Dillon Fedor (K, 5-11, 160, Henderson, Nev./Liberty)
High School:
Attended Liberty High School • played hockey, as well as football • was named first team All-City • was a first team All-State honoree.
Personal:
Son of Greg and Linda Fedor • enjoys spending his time watching YouTube videos.
Noah Freng (ILB, 5-11, 207, Littleton, Colo./Heritage)
High School:
Participated in football and track at Heritage High School • was named first team All-Conference at linebacker • led Heritage in tackles with 121 as a senior • won the City of Littleton championship track & field meet in the shot put as a junior.
Personal:
Son of Dan and Kelly Freng • enjoys skiing in his free time.
Ian Gilbert (OG, 6-2, 293, Broomfield, Colo./Legacy)
High School:
Was a three-sport athlete at Legacy High School, participating in track & field, and wrestling in addition to football • was named first team All-Conference in his junior and senior seasons (football) • was named the team captain in his senior season • received the team MVP award • he also lettered twice in track & field, and once in wrestling • was an All-State academic honorable mention.
Personal:
Son of Ronnie and Marla Gilbert • enjoys to ski, mountain bike, swim, and weight lift as well as watch professional sporting events.
Jake Heggie (S, 5-11, 165, Highlands Ranch, Colo./Thunder Ridge)
High School:
Played football and baseball at Thunder Ridge High School • was named first team All-Conference • was a team captain • three-year starter for the varsity team • member of first team All-State academic.
Personal:
Son of Jeff and Jill Heggie • likes to lift weights in his free time.
Keegan Henjum (C, 5-10, 275, Minot, N.D./Bishop Ryan)
High School:
Was a four-sport athlete at Bishop Ryan High School, participating in wrestling, golf, track & field in addition to football • received first team and second team All-State honors his junior and senior seasons • was a three-time All-Region selection • runner-up in state championships in his senior year • three-time All-Region, State place winner in wrestling • was in the honor society and earned highest honors academically.
Personal:
Son of Isaac and Jennifer Henjum • enjoys frisbee-golfing and traveling.
Kaleb Hindman (WR, 6-0, 180, Highlands Ranch, Colo./Thunder Ridge)
High School:
Attended Thunder Ridge High School • was named second team All-Conference • won a senior leadership award and outstanding accomplishment award.
Personal:
Son of Jeremy and Laura Hindman • enjoys giving men's fashion advice and hanging with friends and family.
Grant Huber (WR, 5-10, 180, Rapid City, S.D./St. Thomas More)
High School:
Participated in baseball, football, and track & field at St. Thomas More High School • two-time All-State selection • two time All-Conference selection • won a track state championship as part of a 4x200 relay team • named track All-State in 300m, and 110m hurdles • was a captain of the basketball, football, and track & field teams • received the Coeur Wharf academic scholarship for his academic achievements.
Personal:
Son of Tyler and Kimberly Huber • enjoys going to the lake in the summertime.
Dawson Macleary (QB, 6-1, 190, Cheyenne, Wyo./Cheyenne Central)
High School:
Played baseball, basketball, and football at Cheyenne Central High School • two-time All-State selection • conference Offensive Player of the Year • Super 25 selection • two-time Athlete of the Year at Cheyenne Central • four-time honor roll selection • member of National Honor Society,
Personal:
Son of Howard and Ferminia Macleary • golfing, fishing, and watching movies are some of his hobbies.
Cooper Maras (ILB, 6-1, 215, Hartford, S.D./West Central)
High School:
Played baseball, basketball, and football at West Central High School • was named All-State two times • team MVP • Honorable Mention All-State (Baseball) • Academic All-State.
Personal:
Son of Jon and Angie Maras • hobbies, including playing video games, and listening to music.
Isaac Nordloef (OG, 6'1, 322, Powers Lake, N.D./Powers Lake)
High School:
Participated in three sports at Powers Lake High School (basketball, football, track & field) • named to the All-Region team twice • first team All-State selection in his senior year • second team All-State selection his junior year.
Personal:
Son of Jason and Anna Nordloef • his brother Aiden also plays football at Minot State • likes to participate in outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing.
Jayson Petty (DE, 6-3, 230, Tucson, Ariz./Sabino)
High School:
Played basketball and football at Sabino High School • was a three-year starter for the varsity team • was named first team All-State as a defensive lineman • second all-time in Sabino High School history for sacks in a season (10) • third all-time in Sabino High School history for career receiving touchdowns (17) • eighth in Sabino High School History for receiving yards (1,056).
Personal:
Son of Jaymes and Jaimie Petty • loves the outdoors • hunting, fishing, and hiking.
Sean Pugh-Sykora (DL, 6-3, 237, Woodbury, Minn./Woodbury)
High School:
Played football at Woodbury senior high school • was named All-Conference as a senior.
Personal:
Son of Patricia Sykora • likes to play video games and hang out with friends and family.
Charlie Raetzman (DB, 5-11, 159, Tucson, Ariz./Salpointe Catholic)
High School:
Received several accolades, playing football at Salpointe Catholic High School • was named first team All-Conference, first team All-State, and first team All-Decade as a senior • in his junior year he was named second team all-region and to the 4A All-Stars team • named to the honor roll.
Personal:
Son of Garrett and Jody Raetzman • enjoys spending time outdoors fishing and hiking.
Jack Sannes (OG, 6-0, 334, Washburn, N.D./Washburn)
High School:
Earned four-year letter award in baseball and football at Washburn High School • was named the Offensive Line MVP in 2018, and 2019 • named All-Region offensive line in 2019 • won the hustle award in 2018 and 2019 (Baseball).
Personal:
Son of Paul and Tammi Sannes • hobbies include hunting and fishing as well as playing video games and watching Netflix • is a member of the Washburn Volunteer ambulance and fire and rescue teams.
Kyle St. Pierre (WR, 5-8, 144, Goodyear, Ariz./Millennium)
High School:
Was a two-time first team All-Region selection at Millennium High School.
Personal:
Son of Gary and Becky St. Pierre • main hobby is photography.
Quinn Sullivan (WR, 5-11, 180, Butte, Mont./Butte)
High School:
Received 11 varsity letters in three different sports (football, track & field, wrestling) at Butte High School • named All-State at wide receiver, outside linebacker, and long snapper • was named All-Conference at wide receiver, outside linebacker, and long snapper • was selected to play in the East-West shrine game • was a MonDak Bowl selection • was named All-State in track and field, and wrestling.
Personal:
Son of Kerry and Sherry Sullivan • likes to ski, fish, hunt, and play video games.
Jake Swirple (OG, 6-0, 289, Livonia, Mich./Franklin)
High School:
Participated in baseball, football, track & field, and wrestling at Franklin High School • was named MVP of the Legacy Senior All-Star game • two time All-Metro West selection • named All-KLAA two times • was selected to the All-State team • won the KLAA Championship twice • was All-State in wrestling two times (8th as a sophomore, and 3rd as a junior) • currently the #2 ranked heavyweight in the state of Michigan.
Personal:
Son of Matthew and Pamela Swirple • likes to camp, fish, hike, hunt, as well as listen to heavy metal and classic country and western music.
Zac Thielges (C, 6-3, 249, Lamoure, N.D./Lamoure)
High School:
Participated in baseball, basketball, football, and track & field at Lamoure High School • named All-Region • also named All-Region honorable mention • letter in basketball, football, and track & field • named Lamoure High School Rookie of the Year • won a State championship for small group music • honor roll student.
Personal:
Son of Toby and Krista Thielges • hobbies include playing blackjack, lego's, jet skiing, snowmobiling • volunteers with youth sports.
Jonathan Velazquez (OG, 6-4, 282, Buckeye, Ariz./Odyssey Institute)
High School:
Played basketball and football at the Odyssey Institute for International and Advanced Studies • was selected as an All-Conference defensive lineman • All-Region selection as an offensive lineman.
Personal:
Son of Nay and Sandy Rafidi • enjoys working out, playing video games, and with computers.
Steven Williams (C, 6-1, 302, Phoenix Ariz./Mountain Pointe)
High School:
Participated in football and track & field at Mountain Pointe High School • named to All-City team as an offensive lineman.
Personal:
Son of Steve and Vivian Williams • likes to work out and play at airsoft arenas.
