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This week's recruiting updates: Tanner Vanden Top, Hayden Amos, Keaton Kutcher, Cole Collison, Lincoln Riley, and Cedrick Drahn.
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Central Lyon/George-Little Rock linebacker Tanner Vanden Top
Do you want to play football in college?
“I would like to play football in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have been recruited by USF, Augustana, Northwestern, Morningside, and Dordt.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would say either USF or Northwestern is recruiting me the hardest.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve attended a few game day visits.”
Do you have any plans for upcoming college visits?
“I’m going to start scheduling more college visits to teams that recruit me.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I didn’t have a favorite college team growing up, but I like to watch Iowa State now.”
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Carlisle offensive tackle Hayden Amos
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I’ve always wanted to play a sport in college. I have since I started to get into sports. If I get the opportunity to play football somewhere, I’d take it, as I could finally fulfill that dream.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“So far, I’ve gotten some interest from only one school, Coe College. I attended a prospect camp there this last summer.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I’d say Coe has been, since they’re the only one who’s contacted me in some form.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not taken any, except for the prospect camp at Coe where we got a tour of their athletic facilities. I do plan on making some soon although so that I can get an idea of what college I’d like to attend.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was Iowa. I was named after the former legendary coach, Hayden Fry. My dad grew up a big Hawks fan.”
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Mount Vernon guard Keaton Kutcher
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Western Illinois, Drake, and UNI are the main ones so far.”
What colleges have offered?
“Western Illinois.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve made a visit to Western Illinois.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Nope, just always enjoyed watching college basketball and every player.”
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Kuemper Catholic quarterback Cole Collison
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I haven't thought much about playing sports in college, but if the right thing came, I would probably choose football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“There haven't been any colleges recruiting me, but I have received some emails and things like that for golf.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven't made any college trips yet.”
Do you have plans for game day trips this fall?
“I have been on two visits with Blaise Gunnerson to Iowa and Nebraska.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up has always been Iowa State.”
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Cedar Rapids Washington shortstop Lincoln Riley
Why did you end up picking Southeastern?
“I thought Southeastern was a great fit for me. They’re a great stepping stone for players and I know the coaches will help me get to where I want to be. It’s close to home, so I’m excited to get down there and get started.”
What other schools did you consider?
“SDSU and UW-Parkside.”
How important were the coaches in your final decision?
“Very important. I know from previous years what they have done for players and with their teams as well. My current coaches have said good things about the school, so I thought this is the place for me.”
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MFL quarterback Cedrick Drahn
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I am involved in three-sports and maybe four this year as I am contemplating going out for track. The three sports are football, basketball, and baseball. If I get an opportunity at the right college for any of those sports, I would gladly play in college. If I had to pick between the three, it would be football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“For baseball, I have had multiple camp invites from Delaware State, South Dakota State, Longwood, Coastal Carolina, and Shepherd University. For football, I have received a game invite from William Penn University.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven’t made any college visits yet but am going to in the spring.”
Do you have plans for game day trips this fall?
“No plans for game trips as I was only offered one and the dates didn’t work out.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have been a fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes my whole life. Go Hawks.”
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This week's recruiting updates: Tanner Vanden Top, Hayden Amos, Keaton Kutcher, Cole Collison, Lincoln Riley, and Cedrick Drahn.
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Central Lyon/George-Little Rock linebacker Tanner Vanden Top
Do you want to play football in college?
“I would like to play football in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have been recruited by USF, Augustana, Northwestern, Morningside, and Dordt.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would say either USF or Northwestern is recruiting me the hardest.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve attended a few game day visits.”
Do you have any plans for upcoming college visits?
“I’m going to start scheduling more college visits to teams that recruit me.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I didn’t have a favorite college team growing up, but I like to watch Iowa State now.”
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Carlisle offensive tackle Hayden Amos
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I’ve always wanted to play a sport in college. I have since I started to get into sports. If I get the opportunity to play football somewhere, I’d take it, as I could finally fulfill that dream.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“So far, I’ve gotten some interest from only one school, Coe College. I attended a prospect camp there this last summer.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I’d say Coe has been, since they’re the only one who’s contacted me in some form.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not taken any, except for the prospect camp at Coe where we got a tour of their athletic facilities. I do plan on making some soon although so that I can get an idea of what college I’d like to attend.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was Iowa. I was named after the former legendary coach, Hayden Fry. My dad grew up a big Hawks fan.”
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Mount Vernon guard Keaton Kutcher
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Western Illinois, Drake, and UNI are the main ones so far.”
What colleges have offered?
“Western Illinois.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve made a visit to Western Illinois.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Nope, just always enjoyed watching college basketball and every player.”
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Kuemper Catholic quarterback Cole Collison
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I haven't thought much about playing sports in college, but if the right thing came, I would probably choose football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“There haven't been any colleges recruiting me, but I have received some emails and things like that for golf.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven't made any college trips yet.”
Do you have plans for game day trips this fall?
“I have been on two visits with Blaise Gunnerson to Iowa and Nebraska.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up has always been Iowa State.”
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Cedar Rapids Washington shortstop Lincoln Riley
Why did you end up picking Southeastern?
“I thought Southeastern was a great fit for me. They’re a great stepping stone for players and I know the coaches will help me get to where I want to be. It’s close to home, so I’m excited to get down there and get started.”
What other schools did you consider?
“SDSU and UW-Parkside.”
How important were the coaches in your final decision?
“Very important. I know from previous years what they have done for players and with their teams as well. My current coaches have said good things about the school, so I thought this is the place for me.”
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MFL quarterback Cedrick Drahn
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I am involved in three-sports and maybe four this year as I am contemplating going out for track. The three sports are football, basketball, and baseball. If I get an opportunity at the right college for any of those sports, I would gladly play in college. If I had to pick between the three, it would be football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“For baseball, I have had multiple camp invites from Delaware State, South Dakota State, Longwood, Coastal Carolina, and Shepherd University. For football, I have received a game invite from William Penn University.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven’t made any college visits yet but am going to in the spring.”
Do you have plans for game day trips this fall?
“No plans for game trips as I was only offered one and the dates didn’t work out.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have been a fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes my whole life. Go Hawks.”
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