Chanhassen • offensive tackle

The 6-5, 265-pound junior is arguably the best uncommitted offensive linemen in Minnesota. He’s listed just behind Gophers commit and Rocori tackle Andrew Trout in most recruiting rankings for the state’s 2026 class. Linder has offers from Iowa, Iowa State, Illinois, Kansas, Kansas State, Purdue and Arkansas. The Gophers, Wisconsin, Notre Dame, USC and Tennessee are among the schools showing interest.

COACH QUOTE: “He’s very athletic and great feet for his size,” Chanhassen coach Cullen Nelson said. “Great competitor and finishes play physically. His leadership has grown tremendously. [He’s] working hard to develop his strength and technique.”

Stillwater • quarterback

The 6-2, 210-pound junior jumped onto the varsity scene in a big way last season after transferring from Benilde-St. Margaret’s, where he threw for nearly 2,300 yards and 26 TDs. Kinsey’s passing numbers are down this year because of the emergence of sophomore Emilio Rosario Matias, one of the state’s leading rushers. Kinsey still has a top receiving target with junior Owen Egge, who has a Marshall offer. Kinsey holds offers from Ole Miss, Miami (Fla.), Georgia Tech, UNLV and UConn, among others from the FBS.

COACH QUOTE: “Nick is as strong a student of the game as I have been around,” Stillwater coach Beau LaBore said. “He has a strong football IQ, loves learning more, critiquing his play, and finding ways to improve. He has good size, led us effectively primarily in the shotgun last year and now under center and in the shotgun this year. Nick continues to get bigger, stronger, and faster. And of course, he’s got all the throws.”