The University of Sioux Falls is proud to announce 12 more additions to the 2010-2011 recruiting class, which now holds 27 signees. The group is now composed of eight junior college transfers and 19 high school commitments. The group will face the task of replacing 20 graduating seniors that posted a 56-1 overall record and won three NAIA national championships during their career. The class will also help guide the program from the NAIA to the NCAA Division II ranks.
The 27 recruits represent 11 states (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Carolina, Texas, Utah), with 15 players expected to play offense and 12 on defense.
JD Barchard
Hometown: Crystal Lake, IL
Height: 6'3
Weight: 225
Position: LB
Notes on Barchard: All-Area first-team in three Chicago-land newspapers...all-conference two years, nominated for an all-star game...named team MVP and three-time defensive MVP...lead team in tackles...helped his team to class 7A semifinal appearance...second leading rusher on team... voted one of the "Top 20 Player in Illinois"...also named a "top 5 Players To Watch" by the Northwest Herald... three year team captain.
Cole Christianson
Hometown:Greenbush, MN
Height: 6' 1
Weight: 215
Position: LB
Notes on Christianson: an all-region performer...played almost every position on the football field, his versatility will be a strength on the field but will look to contribute at the linebacker position for the Cougars.
Zach Christian
Hometown: Plain City, UT
Height: 5'10
Weight: 170
Position: DB
Notes on Christian:
an all-district performer from Plain City, UT...was a multi dimensional player at the high school level and will look to compete at the Defensive Back position for the Cougars.
Ryan Graber
Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD
Height: 5'11
Weight: 185
Position: DB
Notes on Graber: joins the USF program from O'Gorman High School...was injured most of his senior year, but looks to add depth for the Cougars in the defensive backfield.
Sam McCole
Hometown: Crystal Lake, IL
Height: 6'3
Weight: 280
Position: OL
Notes on McCole: Sam was named Defensive Linemen of the Year, all-conference, all-area by both the Northwest Herald and Daily Herald...recorded 31 solo tackles, 14 tackles for loss as a senior... will look to transition to the offensive side of the ball for the Cougars...brings an aggressive style of play that should translate well to the college level.
Tyler Miller
Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD
Height: 5'10
Weight: 190
Position: Offensive Skill
Notes on Miller: a local product that the USF is pleased to add to their recruiting class...will fit in on the offensive side of the ball, either at running back or wide receiver.
Ramon Morales
Hometown: Tucson, AZ
Height: 6'0
Weight: 180
Position:
Notes on Morales: rushed for 1,252 yards, averaging 6.59 yard per carry last year, scoring 15 touchdowns...his efforts earned the top spot on the TucsonCitizen.com 4A-II first-team..brings a great deal of speed to the Cougar offense.
Kameron Scott
Hometown: Crystal Lake, IL
Height: 5'10
Weight: 215
Position: RB
Notes on Scott: named to the all-area team, leading his team in rushing and earn his teams "Big Stick" award four times...brings a bruising style of play to the running back position and will look to add a power element to the Cougar run game on the offensive side of the ball.
Zach Siemens
Hometown: Minnetonka, MN
Height: 5'9
Weight: 180
Position: DB
Notes on Siemens: Zach was named to the Minnesota All-State team...is a hard nosed and intelligent football player that fits the safety position for the Cougar's defense.
Duran Snoddy
Hometown:Houston, TX
Height: 6'0
Weight: 180
Position: WR
Notes on Snoddy: averaged over 19 yards per reception his senior season...started his sophomore and junior years as a defensive back...will look to carry on a strong tradition of talented wide receivers for the Cougars.
Jake Trout
Hometown: Franklin, NE
Height: 5'10
Weight: 210
Position: TE
Notes on Trout: is a four year letterman and a three year starter for the Franklin Flyers...named team captain as a senior...rushed for 550 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry and scoring 9 touchdowns from his fullback position in the fall of 2009...was the lead blocker for two 1,000 yard rushers during his career...a district honorable mention selection in 2009 and a Nebraska Academic All State selection in 2008 and 2009.
Dustin Uyeda
Hometown: Honolulu, HI
Height: 5'11
Weight: 265
Position: OL
Notes on Uyeda: named 2006 Second-Team Oahu Interscholastic Association (OIA) White All-Star...2007 1st Team OIA White All Star and 2007 Hawaii All State Honorable Mention...at the Golden West Community College in Huntington Beach, Calif. He was named 2009 2nd Team Mountain Conference All Star 2009 All Scholar Athlete Team...is an explosive player that will compete for a starting spot immediately for the Cougars...his athleticism and power will bring a presence to the Cougar offensive line.
2010 University of Sioux Falls Recruiting Class
Name Ht. Wt. Pos. Hometown
Tait Johannsen 6'3 220 TE Wagner, S.D.
Thad Campbell 6'0 195 DB Platte, S.D.
Joel Martens 5'8 175 DB Hartford, S.D.
Mitch Breen 5'8 175 ATH Wagner, S.D.
Tyler Swanson 6'1 286 OL Grand Island, Neb.
Rob Voshell 6'1 185 ATH Sartell, MN
Michael Tolkamp 6'4 220 OLB Lawton, Iowa
Brandon Madsen 5'10 175 WR Maccray, MN
Joey Frias 6'3 215 QB University of Nebraska-Omaha
Royce Culp 6'5 240 DL Arizona Western College
Eric Ivarsson 6'5 245 DL College of the Canyons
Roger Garcia 6'3 270 OL Glendale Community College
Zac Holmes 6'0 210 LB Arizona Western College
Steven London 5'10 185 WR College of the Canyons
JD Barchard 6'3 225 LB Crystal Lake, Ill.
Cole Christianson 6'1 215 LB Greenbush, MN
Zach Christian 5'10 170 DB Plain City, UT
Ryan Graber 5'11 185 DB Sioux Falls, S.D.
Sam McCole 6'3 280 OL Crystal Lake, Ill.
Tyler Miller 5'10 190 Ath. Sioux Falls, S.D.
Ramon Morales 6'0 180 RB Tucson, Ariz.
Kameron Scott 5'10 215 RB Crystal Lake, Ill.
Zach Siemens 5'9 180 DB Minnetonka, MN
Duran Snoddy 6'0 180 WR Houston, TX
Jake Trout 5'10 210 TE Franklin, Neb.
Dustin Uyeda 5'11 265 OL Honolulu, HI
Bold notes a newly announced recruit
