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Jacks Add Gridders

Jacks Add Gridders

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South Dakota State University head coach John Stiegelmeier announced Wednesday the commitments from 10 high school standouts and one junior college transfer, culminating the 2018 football recruiting class.

The 11 new commitments join 21 others who signed during December’s inaugural early signing period.

The newest members of the recruiting class includes:
• Matthew Borowicz, 6-4, 255, defensive tackle, Lakeville, Minnesota;
• Zach Collins, 6-3, 295, offensive lineman, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota;
• Josh Fenske, 6-3, 195, linebacker, New Hampton, Iowa;
• Jadon Janke, 6-3, 190, wide receiver, Madison;
• Jaxon Janke, 6-2, 195, wide receiver, Madison;
• Alexander “A.J.” Johnson, 6-0, 215, linebacker, Omaha, Nebraska;
• Myles Johnson, 6-2, 180, punter/kicker, Plymouth, Minnesota;
• Jefferson Lee, 5-9, 190, running back, Marshall, Minnesota;
• Kinser Madison, 6-2, 205, linebacker, Higginsville, Missouri;
• Michael Morgan, 6-3, 210, fullback, New Lenox, Illinois;
• Alex Parrella, 6-3, 225, defensive end, Lincoln, Nebraska (transfer from Iowa Western CC)

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