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Eight other playmakers to watch

Damario Armstrong

Pos: WR/FS/KR

School: Osseo

Ht/Wt: 6-0, 185

Comment: Caught four passes for 106 yards and a touchdown, added two interceptions in Class 6A section final.

Mac Brown

Pos: WR/RB/FS/P/K

School: St. Thomas Academy

Ht/Wt: 6-3, 185

Comment: Booming kicks and punts help Cadets win field-position battle. Size and speed to make plays in several areas.

Jon Gubbrud

Pos: WR/SS/ Special teams

School: St. Paul Central

Ht/Wt: 6-2, 170

Comment: Reads plays, makes sure tackles on defense. Runs good routes, gets yards after the catch.

Evan Holm

Pos: DB/WR/KR

School: Edina

Ht/Wt: 6-0, 170

Comment: Speed (4.46 seconds in the 40-yard dash) and toughness (he also plays rugby) make him a force.

Mohamed Mahamud

Pos: CB/RB

School: Minneapolis Washburn

Ht/Wt: 5-9, 160

Comment: Shifty with the ball, sticky on receivers. Team captain doesn't shy away from contact.

Max Simmons

Pos: RB/WR/ DB/KR

School: Bloomington Kennedy

Ht/Wt: 5-8, 170

Comment: Played two games on defense, yet had 1,208 yards and 18 touchdowns rushing and 20 receptions for 237 yards.

Cole Veith

Pos: RB/CB/PR/KR

School: Simley

Ht/Wt: 5-10, 175

Comment: Quick feet get him into daylight on offense, allow him to cover receivers in space.

Isaiah Weston

Pos: WR/FS

School: St. Michael- Albertville

Ht/Wt: 6-4, 190

Comment: Challenges defenses with his speed, hands and willingness to catch balls in tough areas. Exceptional leaper. Relentless as safety in pursuit of ball carriers.