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This week's recruiting updates: Jackson Stoefen, Eli Raridon, Jacob Herold, Carson Williams, Tyson Boer, Garrett Hormann, and Chandler Leinen.
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North Scott offensive tackle Jackson Stoefen
What happened with the situation at Kansas?
“Things just fell through and the staff is headed in a different direction.”
How frustrated is that to happen after having committed?
“It’s not just frustrating, but heart breaking. I was going to graduate early as well so I feel pretty lost at the moment.”
How is your knee and your health at this point?
“It’s great. I’ve been out seven weeks and I will start running on an anti-gravity treadmill and under water treadmill this week. Everything is pretty much ahead of schedule and I will be back for spring ball. I am also on track to graduate early.”
Is the plan still to graduate early?
“As of right now, I do not know, but I do want college programs to know that if they want me to, that I will.”
How did your senior season go with what you were able to do?
“It went really well actually. I felt as though I progressed in my pass set and run blocking because of the weight and work I was able to put in during the winter. In the first two games I was dominating people and it felt awesome to finally feel like I could play at a high level.”
Had recruiting dropped off after you committed or had schools still been in contact?
“It dropped off a little, but some schools still remained in contact.”
What schools have still remained in touch?
“Indiana, Toledo, Arkansas State, and Colorado.”
What other colleges are you hoping to hear from?
“I am hoping to get back to recruiting with Iowa, Colorado, Indiana, possibly Iowa State, possibly K-State, and Virginia Tech.”
Do you know if any of the schools currently have offers on the table or is that something you will be working to figure out?
“South Dakota State is giving me a call later this week, but other than that the closest offer would probably be Colorado State. I will be figuring it out as I go.”
What are you seeking most in your future school?
“For a place who wants me, is going to get me a degree that is meaningful and will allow the possibility of going to the NFL.”
In terms of being a sought-after college recruit, what have you done that is different compared to your peers?
“I feel as though I have put in the work to be where I am today. I have meal planned and lifted to gain weight, and I worked tirelessly in the off-season with top ranked guys to improve my pass pro. To me, it’s just doing the little things to set myself apart from everyone else.”
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West Des Moines Valley tight end Eli Raridon
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would love to play sports in college. I would play either basketball or football, depending on which one is the best opportunity for me.”
Do you have plans for game day trips this fall?
“No plans as of right now.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Notre Dame, because my dad played football there.”
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South Winneshiek quarterback Jacob Herold
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I’d like to play football in college
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I haven’t really been in contact with colleges. I am just trying to focus on the season.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“No, but I’ve been to camps and I really like Iowa State and UNI.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Iowa State has always been my favorite college.”
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Marshalltown tight end Carson Williams
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I really would like to play football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have been in contact with Iowa State, Nebraska, Minnesota, Kansas State, North Dakota State and South Dakota State.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“South Dakota State has been recruiting me the hardest right now.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I have gone go Iowa State, South Dakota State and North Dakota State.”
Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes, I am going to Nebraska and Kansas State in a couple weeks.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have been following both Iowa and Iowa State.”
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Western Christian quarterback Tyson Boer
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would like to play sports in college. I haven’t decided which one yet. I would play any of the 4 in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I haven’t been recruited or contacted by any colleges.”
Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I will work towards making trips once I get contacted and really have interest in that school.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have always been and still am a big ISU Cyclone fan. I am also a Dordt University fan because all of my family has gone there and played sports there.”
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Mount Vernon linebacker Garrett Hormann
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I’m very interested in playing college football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“So far, just St. Ambrose.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I went to a game day visit at St. Ambrose.”
Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“As of right now, no other team has contacted me.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Iowa and UNI.”
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Harlan defensive tackle Chandler Leinen
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I plan on playing sports in college, especially football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have had some contact with a few colleges over the season.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made any college trips yet, but I do plan on going on some during the off-season and summer to get a feel for where I would like to continue my career.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Iowa has always been a favorite for me growing up, especially when my whole family has been Hawkeye fans. I enjoy going to the home games, getting a feel for the campus, and seeing the greatness that the Iowa Hawkeyes represent.”
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This week's recruiting updates: Jackson Stoefen, Eli Raridon, Jacob Herold, Carson Williams, Tyson Boer, Garrett Hormann, and Chandler Leinen.
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North Scott offensive tackle Jackson Stoefen
What happened with the situation at Kansas?
“Things just fell through and the staff is headed in a different direction.”
How frustrated is that to happen after having committed?
“It’s not just frustrating, but heart breaking. I was going to graduate early as well so I feel pretty lost at the moment.”
How is your knee and your health at this point?
“It’s great. I’ve been out seven weeks and I will start running on an anti-gravity treadmill and under water treadmill this week. Everything is pretty much ahead of schedule and I will be back for spring ball. I am also on track to graduate early.”
Is the plan still to graduate early?
“As of right now, I do not know, but I do want college programs to know that if they want me to, that I will.”
How did your senior season go with what you were able to do?
“It went really well actually. I felt as though I progressed in my pass set and run blocking because of the weight and work I was able to put in during the winter. In the first two games I was dominating people and it felt awesome to finally feel like I could play at a high level.”
Had recruiting dropped off after you committed or had schools still been in contact?
“It dropped off a little, but some schools still remained in contact.”
What schools have still remained in touch?
“Indiana, Toledo, Arkansas State, and Colorado.”
What other colleges are you hoping to hear from?
“I am hoping to get back to recruiting with Iowa, Colorado, Indiana, possibly Iowa State, possibly K-State, and Virginia Tech.”
Do you know if any of the schools currently have offers on the table or is that something you will be working to figure out?
“South Dakota State is giving me a call later this week, but other than that the closest offer would probably be Colorado State. I will be figuring it out as I go.”
What are you seeking most in your future school?
“For a place who wants me, is going to get me a degree that is meaningful and will allow the possibility of going to the NFL.”
In terms of being a sought-after college recruit, what have you done that is different compared to your peers?
“I feel as though I have put in the work to be where I am today. I have meal planned and lifted to gain weight, and I worked tirelessly in the off-season with top ranked guys to improve my pass pro. To me, it’s just doing the little things to set myself apart from everyone else.”
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West Des Moines Valley tight end Eli Raridon
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would love to play sports in college. I would play either basketball or football, depending on which one is the best opportunity for me.”
Do you have plans for game day trips this fall?
“No plans as of right now.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Notre Dame, because my dad played football there.”
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South Winneshiek quarterback Jacob Herold
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I’d like to play football in college
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I haven’t really been in contact with colleges. I am just trying to focus on the season.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“No, but I’ve been to camps and I really like Iowa State and UNI.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Iowa State has always been my favorite college.”
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Marshalltown tight end Carson Williams
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I really would like to play football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have been in contact with Iowa State, Nebraska, Minnesota, Kansas State, North Dakota State and South Dakota State.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“South Dakota State has been recruiting me the hardest right now.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I have gone go Iowa State, South Dakota State and North Dakota State.”
Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes, I am going to Nebraska and Kansas State in a couple weeks.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have been following both Iowa and Iowa State.”
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Western Christian quarterback Tyson Boer
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would like to play sports in college. I haven’t decided which one yet. I would play any of the 4 in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I haven’t been recruited or contacted by any colleges.”
Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I will work towards making trips once I get contacted and really have interest in that school.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have always been and still am a big ISU Cyclone fan. I am also a Dordt University fan because all of my family has gone there and played sports there.”
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Mount Vernon linebacker Garrett Hormann
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I’m very interested in playing college football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“So far, just St. Ambrose.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I went to a game day visit at St. Ambrose.”
Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“As of right now, no other team has contacted me.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Iowa and UNI.”
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Harlan defensive tackle Chandler Leinen
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I plan on playing sports in college, especially football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have had some contact with a few colleges over the season.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made any college trips yet, but I do plan on going on some during the off-season and summer to get a feel for where I would like to continue my career.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Iowa has always been a favorite for me growing up, especially when my whole family has been Hawkeye fans. I enjoy going to the home games, getting a feel for the campus, and seeing the greatness that the Iowa Hawkeyes represent.”
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