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Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown / High School / Previous College

Christian Albrecht OL/DL 6-5 230 Cedar Falls, Iowa / Cedar Falls HS
Dan Bather RB/LB 6-0 220 Wheatland, Wyo. / Wheatland HS
Tony Bland OL/DL 6-2 235 Bellevue, Neb. / Bellevue East HS
Eric Bergman TE/DL 6-3 220 Clear Lake, Minn. / Becker HS
Mark Brown RB/DB 6-0 190 Storm Lake, Iowa / Storm Lake HS
Joe Clark RB/DB 5-7 175 Rochester, Minn. / Century HS
Nathan Conners TE/LB 6-2 220 St. Paul, Minn. / St. Thomas Academy HS
Adam Diamond RB/DB 5-10 175 Lakeville, Minn. / North HS
Zach Edwards QB/DB 6-1 180 Fort Dodge, Iowa / Fort Dodge HS
Eric Ellingworth WR/DB 6-0 170 Redwood Falls, Minn. / Redwood Valley HS
Ben Flavin WR/DB 6-1 175 Lakeville, Minn. / North HS
James Franken OL/DL 6-4 250 Sioux Falls, S.D. / Washington HS
Chris Isaacson* LB 6-1 210 Sioux Falls, S.D. / O'Gorman HS / Univ. of South Dakota
Ryan Isaacson RB/LB 6-4 215 Sioux Falls, S.D. / O'Gorman HS
Chris Janisch RB/LB 6-1 220 Sioux Falls, S.D. / Roosevelt HS
Nicholas Kaufman OL/DL 6-3 230 Leavenworth, Kan. / Immaculata HS
Andrew Keel RB/LB 6-1 200 Winter Springs, Fla. / Winter Springs HS
Jake Krabbe QB 6-2 200 Council Bluffs, Iowa / Abraham Lincoln HS
Tim Langer WR/DB 6-2 190 Becker, Minn. / Becker HS
Brady MacIver OL/DL 6-4 245 Anoka, Minn. / Anoka HS
Scott Madson RB/LB 6-2 220 Burnsville, Minn. / Apple Valley HS
Micah Nordin WR/DB 6-2 180 Lake Lillian, Minn. / Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City HS
Ben Palmer TE/LB 6-2 220 Citrus Heights, Calif. / Del Camp HS
Dan Schoen OL/DL 6-1 235 Maple Grove, Minn. / Maple Grove HS
Tyler Schulte WR/DB 5-11 165 Sioux Falls, S.D. / O'Gorman HS
Bryan Villar WR/DB 6-2 190 Oakdale, Minn. / Tartan HS
Pat Whinnery RB/LB 6-2 210 Maple Grove, Minn. / Maple Grove HS
Mike Wubbena RB/DB 5-8 165 Fairmont, Minn. / Fairmont HS
Cole Zarak OL/DL 6-3 285 Wahpeton, N.D. / Wahpeton HS
* - denotes transfer

2006 Augustana College Football Recruiting Class Quick Facts

Total Players Signed: 29, 28 high school seniors and 1 transfer

State Breakdown: Minnesota 14, South Dakota 5, Iowa 4, Kansas 1, North Dakota 1, Wyoming 1, Florida 1, California 1, Nebraska 1

Average Grade Point Average: 3.34

Average ACT Score: 23.5

Augustana Regents Scholars: 4 / Nicholas Kaufman, Jake Krabbe, Brady MacIver and Dan Schoen

Brothers: Ryan Isaacson and Chris Isaacson of Sioux Falls O’Gorman High School

High School Teammates: 4 sets / Ryan Isaacson & Chris Isaacson of Sioux Falls O’Gorman High School; Adam Diamond & Ben Flavin of Lakeville (Minn.) North High School; Dan Schoen & Pat Whinnery of Maple Grove (Minn.) High School; Eric Bergman & Tim Langer of Becker (Minn.) High School

Sibling of Current/Former Vikings: Eric Ellingworth of Redwood Falls, Minn., is the younger brother of Viking wide receiver Tommy Ellingworth; Nicholas Kaufman of Leavenworth, Kan., is the younger brother of Viking linebacker Barrett Kaufman; Micah Nordin of Lake Lillian, Minn., is the younger brother of Viking punter Joe Nordin; and Bryan Villar of Oakdale, Minn., is the younger brother of Viking softball player Kristi Villar.

Augustana College 2006 Football Recruiting Class


Christian Albrecht, OL/DL, 6-5, 230, Cedar Falls, Iowa / Cedar Falls HS
A two-year starter on the offensive and defensive lines at Cedar Falls High School ... As a senior in 2005, he graded out at 93 percent as an offensive lineman ... Did not allow a sack while helping the Tigers average 7.8 yards per carry and 156 rushing yards per game … Defensively, he had 25 total tackles (14 solos, 11 assists), including 4 sacks, 3 tackles for loss and 1 fumble recovery … Was an All-Mississippi Valley Conference First Team and Class 4A All-State First Team performer ... Also named to the All-Metro Team as he helped the Tigers to an 11-2 record, an MVC conference title and a Class 4A state runner-up finish ... During the 2004 season, the Tigers had a 10-1 record, won the conference title and advanced to the state playoff quarterfinals. High School Coach: Pat Mitchell Parents: Ron and Janice Albrecht.


Dan Bather, RB/LB, 6-0, 220, Wheatland, Wyo. / Wheatland HS
Pronounced Bath-er ... A three-year starter on offense and defense at Wheatland High School ... Recorded 139 tackles in 9 games in 2005 ... Also had 1 interception, 1 fumble recovery and 1 blocked kick ... Collected 99 tackles with 2 fumble recoveries in 7 games as a junior and 37 tackles with 2 sacks and 3 forced fumbles as a sophomore ... As a junior, he recorded 22 tackles (11 solos, 11 assists) in one game ... A two-time All-Absaraka Conference First Team selection after earning second team honors as a sophomore ... Named to the Casper Star Tribune Super 25 First Team in 2005 and the Third Team in 2004 ... Selected for the Wyoming Shrine Bowl ... Was nominated to play in the 2006 U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... Selected as the 2004 Gatorade Defensive Player of the Year for Wyoming ... Also a four-year letterwinner in wrestling ... Also plays basketball and legion baseball. High School Coach: Darrell Howitt. Parents: N. Scott and Bonnie Bather.


Eric Bergman, TE/DL, 6-3, 220, Clear Lake, Minn. / Becker HS
A four-year letterwinner and two-year starter at Becker High School … Collected 81 tackles, including 10 sacks, 7 tackles for loss, 6 pass breakups and 1 defensive touchdown in 2005 … Named to the All-Mississippi 8 Conference First Team as well as the league’s Defensive Lineman of the Year … Also chosen to the All-Section Team and the Class 3A All-State Team … Selected to the Associated Press First Team, the All-Metro First Team and the St. Cloud Times All-Area First Team … In 2004, he had 72 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 1 interception and a defensive touchdown while earning second team all-conference honors … Helped the Bulldogs to a 12-2 record and a state runner-up finish in 2004 and a 14-0 record and a Class 3A state title in 2005 … Also an all-conference basketball player and a two-year letterwinner in tennis. High School Coach: Dwight Lundeen. Parents: Bruce and Donna Bergman.


Tony Bland, OL/DL, 6-2, 235, Bellevue, Neb. / Bellevue East HS
Was a four-year starter at Bellevue East High School ... Totaled 23 tackles, including 5 tackles for loss, 1 sack and 1 forced fumble as a senior for the Chieftains … Offensively, he had 53.5 knockdown blocks while earning All-District 5 honors … In 2004, he had 32 knockdown blocks, along with 2 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery … Helped the Chieftains to two appearances in the Class A state playoffs ... Was a team captain in 2005 … Also an accomplished powerlifter … Was the 2005 state powerlifting champion and the runner-up for the 2005 Lifter of the Year … In 2004, he placed third at nationals. High School Coach: Jerry Lovell. Parents: Barry and Marsha Bland.


Mark Brown, RB/DB, 6-0, 190, Storm Lake, Iowa / Storm Lake HS
A two-year letterwinner and two-year starter at Storm Lake High School ... In 2005 he rushed for 205 yards, averaging 4 yards per carry, and scored 1 touchdown … Had 12 receptions for 75 yards and 1 score ... Defensively, he was second on the team in tackles with 75 … Also had 2 sacks and 1 interception ... A team captain, he was named to the All-District 1 First Team ... Also named to the Pilot Tribune All-Area Team and the Storm Lake Times All-Area Team … As a junior, he recorded 45 tackles and 1 interception while helping the Tornadoes to a 6-3 record … Also competed in baseball and basketball. High School Coach: Bill McCabe. Parents: Tim and Carrie Brown.




Joe Clark, RB/DB, 5-7, 175, Rochester, Minn. / Century HS
A two-year starter at Century High School ... Rushed for 1,717 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2005 ... Averaged 9 yards per carry ... Averaged 11.1 yards per carry as a junior ... Set school records by rushing for 300 yards in one game and scoring 6 touchdowns in another game ... Was a two-time All-Big Nine Conference performer ... Named the 2005 Big Nine Conference Most Valuable Player ... Helped the Panthers to an 8-2 record and a conference championship in 2005 ... Century posted a 10-1 record in 2004 ... Also a standout in track and field ... Has personal best times of 10.98 in the 100 meters and 21.9 in the 200 meters ... Earned all-conference honors in the 100, 200, 4X100 relay and long jump .. A two-time state qualifier. High School Coach: Jon Vik. Parents: Leon and Delia Clark.


Nathan Conners, TE/LB, 6-2, 220, St. Paul, Minn. / St. Thomas Academy HS
Collected 119 tackles in 2005, which was fifth in the state and first in the Classic Suburban Conference ... Registered 10 sacks to go along with 9 forced fumbles and 3 fumble recoveries ... Also caught 3 passes for 25 yards ... Chosen to the all-conference team after helping the Cadets to a 7-4 record and a section runner-up finish ... A four-year starter in track and a two-year starter in swimming ... A two-time all-conference swimmer who helped the Cadets to a state title.. High School Coach: Dave Ziebarth. Parents: Daniel and Martha Conners.



Adam Diamond, RB/DB, 5-10, 175, Lakeville, Minn. / North HS
A two-year starter at North High School ... Rushed for 850 yards in 2005 after gaining 870 yards on the ground in 2004 ... Gained over 1,000 all-purpose yards during his junior and senior seasons ... Was third in the Lake Conference in rushing in 2005 ... Set a school record in 2005 with 295 all-purpose yards in a game, including 175 yards rushing ... Scored 3 touchdowns in that game ... Earned All-Lake Conference First Team honors in 2005 after receiving honorable mention accolades in 2004 ... Twice named the Panthers' Most Valuable Offensive Back ... As a sophomore, he helped the Panthers to a 13-0 record and the 2003 Class 5A state title ... Also participates in hockey and track and field ... High school teammate of another Viking signee - Ben Flavin. High School Coach: Mike Zweber. Parents: Tom Diamond and JoAnn Diamond.


Zach Edwards, QB/DB, 6-1, 180, Fort Dodge, Iowa / Fort Dodge HS
A three-year letterwinner and two-year full-time starter at Fort Dodge High School ... Passed for over 2,600 career yards to become the Dodgers' career passing leader ... Passed for 1,200 yards and 8 touchdowns in 2005 ... Also rushed for 6 touchdowns ... Threw for 1,100 yards and 11 TD's in 2004 ... Set a single-game school record with 298 yards passing ... Passed for 350 yards and 3 scores in three games in 2003 ... A two-time All-CIML Second Team performer ... Helped the Dodgers to a 6-4 record in 2005 and a berth in the Class 4A playoffs, the school's first playoff appearance in 11 years ... Also competes in baseball and basketball. High School Coach: Matt Miller. Parents: Brad Edwards and Janice Edwards.




Eric Ellingworth, WR/DB, 6-0, 170, Redwood Falls, Minn. / Redwood Valley HS
A three-year letterwinner and two-year starter at Redwood Valley High School ... Had a stellar senior season, catching 49 passes for 832 yards and 7 touchdowns ... Four of his touchdowns covered 70 yards or more ... Set a state record for longest reception with a 99-yard catch vs. Blue Earth ... Ranks third in school history for receptions in a season, receiving yards in a season and yards per catch ... Ranks fourth in school history for receiving touchdowns in a season ... Led the Cardinals in scoring, receiving and return yards as he earned All-Southern Minnesota Alliance First Team honors ... Named to the West Central Tribune All-Area Team ... In 2004, he collected 21 tackles and 2 interceptions ... Offensively, he caught 7 passes for 35 yards ... Helped the Cardinals post a 10-2 record with a conference title and a berth in the Class 3A state playoffs ... Is the younger brother of current Viking Tommy Ellingworth. High School Coach: Matt Lundeen. Parents: Rick and Janet Ellingworth.


Ben Flavin, WR/DB, 6-1, 175, Lakeville, Minn. / North HS
Pronounced Flay-vin ... A three-year letterwinner and two-year starter at North High School ... Caught 39 passes for 608 yards and 8 touchdowns in 2005 ... Averaged 15.6 yards per reception ... Also returned 10 kicks for 205 yards and 1 TD ... A team captain, he earned All-Lake Conference honors while being named the Panthers' Offensive MVP ... Had 17 receptions for 253 yards and 3 tochdowns as a junior in 2004 .. Rushed 26 times for 185 yards and 3 touchdowns ... As a sophomore, he helped the Panthers to a 13-0 record and the 2003 Class 5A state title ... Is a three-year starter on the basketball team ... High school teammate of another Viking signee - Adam Diamond. High School Coach: Mike Zweber. Parents: Pat Flavin and Stephanie Flavin.



James Franken, OL/DL, 6-4, 250, Sioux Falls, S.D. / Washington HS
A four-year letterwinner and one-year varsity starter at Washington High School … Named to the Sioux Falls All-City Team while earning All-Greater Dakota Conference honorable mention recognition. Helped lead the Warriors to an 8-3 record in 2005 … Washington advanced to the Class 11AA state quarterfinals in 2005 and the state semifinals in 2004 after posting an 8-4 record … Started on the sophomore team that went 9-0 in 2003 … A two-year starter on the baseball team … As a junior, he hit .440 and had a 4-1 record as a starting pitcher to earn a spot on the all-region team … Also lettered in basketball. High School Coach: Brian Hermanson. Parents: Jerry and Jill Franken.




Chris Isaacson, LB, 6-1, 210, Sioux Falls, S.D. / O'Gorman HS / University of South Dakota
A transfer from the University of South Dakota who will have 4 years of eligibility remaining … Was a two-year starting defensive end at O'Gorman High School ... Earned 2004 Argus Leader Elite 45 Team honorable mention recognition ... Helped lead the Knights to a perfect 13-0 season and the 2004 Class 11AA state title ... Older brother of another Viking signee - Ryan Isaacson. High School Coach: Steve Keuter. Parents: Rollie and Amy Isaacson.


Ryan Isaacson, RB/LB, 6-4, 215, Sioux Falls, S.D. / O'Gorman HS
A starting fullback and linebacker at O'Gorman High School ... Rushed for 1,180 yards and had 296 yards receiving in 2005 ... Scored 22 total touchdowns ... Defensively, he collected 44 total tackles (31 solo, 13 assists) to go along with 7 sacks, 6 fumble recoveries and 2 interceptions ... Ended his career with 96 tackles (68 solos, 28 assists), 12 sacks, 10 fumble recoveries and 2 interceptions ... Named to the 2005 All-Greater Dakota Conference First Team and the Class 11AA All-State Team ... Selected to the 2005 Argus Leader Elite 45 Team ... Helped lead the Knights to two straight undefeated seasons and back-to-back state titles ... Younger brother of another Viking signee - Ryan Isaacson … High school teammate of another Viking signee - Tyler Schulte. High School Coach: Steve Keuter. Parents: Rollie and Amy Isaacson.


Chris Janisch, RB/LB, 6-1, 220, Sioux Falls, S.D. / Roosevelt HS
Pronounced Jan-ish ... A three-year starter at Roosevelt High School … Registered 106 total tackles in 2005, including 66 solo tackles and 40 assisted stops … Collected 9.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks and an interception … Was a three-time All-Greater Dakota Conference First Team performer … Named the All-City Defensive Captain in 2005, he was a Class 11AA All-State selection after receiving honorable mention recognition in 2004 … Selected to the 2005 Argus Leader Elite 45 Team … Chosen to play in the South Dakota All-Star Game … Helped the Rough Riders to a 10-2 record in 2005 and an 11-2 mark in 2004 … Roosevelt advanced to the state finals in 2004 and the state semifinals in 2005 … Was the Defensive MVP at the 2005 Sioux Valley Celebrity Football Camp … Also a standout baseball player … Hit .380 during his junior year for Roosevelt … Also plays for the Sioux Falls Post 15 West Legion team ... Had a .390 batting average with 6 home runs and 40 RBI in 2005. High School Coach: Brent DeBoer. Parents: Troy and Terri Deutsch and Ron Janisch.


Nicholas Kaufman, OL/DL, 6-3, 230, Leavenworth, Kan. / Immaculata HS
A four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at Immaculata High School … Played offensive and defensive lineman for the Raiders … Collected 63 tackles during the 2005 season, including 3 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, 2 pass breakups and a blocked kick … A team captain in 2005, he earned All-Kaw Valley League First Team honors as an offensive lineman and second team recognition as a defensive lineman … Was an all-league second team pick as an offensive lineman in 2004 … Recorded 60 tackles in 2004, including 5 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries … Has earned two letters in basketball and one in tennis … Was a 2005 nominee for the Wendy's Heisman Award ... An Augustana Regents Scholarship recipient … Is the younger brother of current Viking Barrett Kaufman. High School Coach: Steve Reich. Parents: Doug and Mary Kaufman.


Andrew Keel, RB/LB, 6-1, 200, Winter Springs, Fla. / Winter Springs HS
Served as a 2005 team captain at Winter Springs High School … Tallied a team-high 107 tackles with 4 sacks, 5 fumble recoveries and 1 interception as a senior … Named to the All-Seminole Athletic Conference First Team after being chosen as the Bears’ Defensive MVP … Chosen as a CSA Prep Star … Helped lead Winter Springs to a 6-5 record in 2005 … The Bears won the conference championship and qualified for the Class 6A state playoffs … Also competes in track and field. High School Coach: Steve Katz. Parents: Richard and Brenda Keel.






Jake Krabbe, QB, 6-2, 200, Council Bluffs, Iowa / Abraham Lincoln HS
Pronounced Krab-bee ... A three-year letterwinner and three-year starter at Abraham Lincoln High School … Completed 86 of 160 passes for 1,251 yards and 15 touchdowns in the 2005 season … Rushed for 354 yards and 9 touchdowns … Earned All-Missouri River Conference First Team honors after receiving honorable mention recognition as a junior … An All-City First Team selection, he was named the Southwest Iowa Player of the Year … In 2004, he completed 49 of 114 passes for 713 yards and 7 touchdowns … Also rushed for 311 yards and 9 scores … Finished his career as the school's all-time leading passer and scorer … Guided the Lynx to a school-record three-straight winning seasons including a berth in the 2004 state playoffs, the school's second playoff appearance … A two-time academic all-conference selection in football … A two-year letterwinner in basketball and three-year letterwinner in track … An academic all-conference performer in basketball and a three-time academic all-conference selection for track … An Augustana Regents Scholarship recipient. High School Coach: Bob Forsyth. Parents: Rob and Karen Krabbe.

Tim Langer, WR/DB, 6-2, 190, Becker, Minn. / Becker HS
Was a four-year letterwinner and two-year starter at Becker High School … Was a two-time All-Mississippi 8 Conference First Team perfomer and a two-time All-Section First Team selection … Caught 56 passes for 1,455 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior in leading Becker to a 14-0 record and the Class 3A state title … Named the Mississippi 8 Receiver of the Year … Also had 60 tackles and 6 interceptions as he garnered all-state honorable mention accolades … Was a St. Cloud Times All-Area selection … As a junior, he had 44 receptions for 900 yards and 11 touchdowns to go along with 40 tackles and 9 interceptions … Helped the Bulldogs to a 12-2 record and a runner-up finish in the state playoffs … Bulldogs went 49-5 during his career … Is a two-year starter on the basketball team … Is averaging 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists per game this season. High School Coach: Dwight Lundeen. Parents: Dean and Sharon Langer.


Brady MacIver, OL/DL, 6-4, 245, Anoka, Minn. / Anoka HS
A two-year letterwinner and one-year starter at Anoka High School … Registered 90 total tackles with 7 sacks, 7 tackles for loss and 4 forced fumbles in 2005 … Earned a spot on the All-Northwest Suburban Conference First Team, as well as the All-Metro Third Team … Received Class 5A all-state honorable mention accolades after helping the Tornadoes to a 7-5 record, the Section 7 championship and a berth in the state playoffs … Had 10 tackles and 1 sack as a junior in helping Anoka to an 8-2 record … Also competes in basketball and baseball … An Augustana Regents Scholarship recipient. High School Coach: Jeff Buerkle. Parents: Mitch and Diane MacIver.





Scott Madson, RB/LB, 6-2, 215, Burnsville, Minn. / Apple Valley HS
A starting linebacker at Apple Valley High School ... Led the Eagles in tackles and interceptions in 2005 ... Named the Eagles' Defensive Most Valuable Player while garnering All-Lake Conference honorable mention recognition. High School Coach: Mike Fritze. Parents: Ken and Hollie Worcester.










Micah Nordin, WR/DB, 6-2, 180, Lake Lillian, Minn. / Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City HS
Pronounced Nor-deen … A starting running back and defensive back at Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City High School … Recorded 1,300 all-purpose yards with 13 touchdowns … Had 3 interceptions … Averaged 37.7 yards per kick return … A team captain, he helped the Falcons to an 8-2 record and the West Central South Conference championship … Earned All-West Central Conference honors as well as All-Area accolades … The team's Most Valuable Player as a running back, he was named the All-Section MVP for defense … As a junior in 2004, he recorded 96 total tackles with 3 interceptions ... Had 374 all-purpose yards with 4 touchdowns ... Helped the Falcons to an 8-3 record and a section runner-up finish ... Is also a three-year letterwinner in basketball and baseball ... Received the Defensive MVP and Mr. Hustle Awards in basketball during the 2004-05 season … Is the younger brother of current Viking Joe Nordin. High School Coach: Terry Karlsgodt. Parents: Rick and Pat Nordin.

Ben Palmer, TE/LB, 6-2, 220, Citrus Heights, Calif. / Del Campo HS
Was a two-year starter at Del Campo High School … Totaled 83 tackles, 13 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and 4 fumble recoveries as a senior … Named to the All-Capitol Athletic League First Team, while being selected as the CAL Defensive Player of the Year … Also earned All-City Sacramento Area Second Team honors while leading the Cougars to an 8-3 record and the CAL title, their fourth-straight crown … During his junior year, he had 51 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery as Del Campo went 8-3 … Earned Named to the All-CAL First Team … Competes on the rugby team. High School Coach: Mike Dimino. Parents: Loraine Palmer.


Dan Schoen, OL/DL, 6-1, 235, Maple Grove, Minn. / Maple Grove HS
Pronounced Shone ... A starter on the offensive and defensive lines for Maple Grove High School ... A team captain, he was named the Northwest Suburban Conference Offensive Line Most Valuable Player in 2005 ... Also chosen to the All-Metro First Team and the Class 5A All-State Second Team ... Helped Maple Grove to a 10-1 record and a conference championship in 2005 ... An Augustana Regents Scholarship recipient … High school teammate of another Viking signee - Pat Whinnery. High School Coach: Craig Hansen. Parents: Steve and Shelly Schoen.






Tyler Schulte, WR/DB, 5-11, 165, Sioux Falls, S.D. / O'Gorman HS
Pronounced Shull-tee ... A two-year starter at O'Gorman High School ... Caught 30 passes for 638 yards and 9 touchdowns in 2005 ... Also rushed for 313 yards on 42 carries with 7 TD's ... As a backup quarterback, he was 6-for-7 passing for 174 yards ... Set school records for most touchdowns scored in a career and for most receiving yards in a season and career ... Twice named to the All-Greater Dakota Conference First Team ... Was a 2005 Class 11AA All-State First Team performer after receiving honorable mention recognition in 2004 ... Selected to the 2004 and 2005 Argus Leader Elite 45 Team ... Helped lead the Knights to two straight 13-0 seasons and back-to-back state titles ... Also competes in basketball and track ... High school teammatea of another Viking signee - Ryan Isaacson. High School Coach: Steve Keuter. Parents: Tom and Jane Schulte.



Bryan Villar, WR/DB, 6-2, 190, Oakdale, Minn. / Tartan HS
Pronounced Vill-ahr ... A two-year letterwinner and two-year starter at Tartan High School … A two-time All-Classic Suburban Conference performer … Collected 52 tackles and 5 interceptions in 2005 … Also had 11 receptions for 182 yards while earning Team MVP honors … As a junior, he recorded 31 tackles and 2 interceptions … Is a three-year letterwinner and two-year starter on the basketball team … The Titans have won three section titles and placed fourth at the Class 5A state tournament … Earned all-conference honorable mention recognition for the Tartan baseball team ... Older sister Kristi is an All-North Central Conference shortstop for the Augustana softball team. High School Coach: Tim Hickey. Parents: Tom and Dee Villar.


Pat Whinnery, RB/LB, 6-2, 210, Maple Grove, Minn. / Maple Grove HS
A three-year letterwinner and two-year starter at Maple Grove High School … Recorded over 1,700 all-purpose yards in 2005 … Averaged 7.9 yards per carry and 158 rushing yards per game while scoring 17 touchdowns …Named to the All-Suburban Northwest First Team as well as league Most Valuable Player … Also selected to the Class 5A All-State First Team … Tabbed as the MVP of the All-Metro Team ... Helped Maple Grove to a 10-1 record and a conference championship in 2005 … Averaged 60 yards per game in 2004 while earning all-conference honorable mention recognition ... High school teammate of another Viking signee - Dan Schoen. High School Coach: Craig Hansen. Parents: Richard and Lori Whinnery.



Mike Wubbena, RB/DB, 5-8, 165, Fairmont, Minn. / Fairmont HS
Pronounced Wub-uh-nuh ... A three-year letterwinner and three-year starter at Fairmont High School … Rushed for 1,700 yards and had 300 yards receiving as a senior in 2005 … Scored 30 total touchdowns and had 5 interceptions in leading the Cardinals to a 10-1 record and the conference championship … A two-time All-Southern Minnesota Alliance Conference First Team selection … Named the 2005 SMAC Back of the Year … A two-time All-Area Offensive MVP, he was also a 2005 Class 3A All-State Second Team performer … As a junior, he rushed for 1,300 yards, had 200 yards receiving and scored 20 touchdowns … Defensively, he had 1 interception as he earned all-state honorable mention recognition … Had 1,000 rushing yards, 150 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns during his sophomore season in 2003 … Finished his career with over 4,000 yards rushing, 650 yards receiving and 62 touchdowns … Also a 6-year starter and 4-year captain on the wrestling team … A two-time state qualifier in track and field. High School Coach: Troy Cody. Parents: David and Kim Wubbena.


Cole Zarak, OL/DL, 6-2, 300, Wahpeton, N.D. / Wahpeton HS
Pronounced Zuh-rock ... A three-year starting lineman at Wahpeton High School ... A three-time All-Eastern Dakota Conference First Team performer ... A two-time Class AAA All-State First Team selection, earning a unanimous selection in 2005 ... Anchored an offensive line that averaged over 300 yards per game in 2004 and 2005 ... Helped the Huskies to back-to-back state playoff appearances, reaching the quarterfinals in 2004 ... Was a team captain in 2005. High School Coach: Mike McCall. Parents: Mark and Missy Zarak.