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Vim's 2022 Montana High School Football Recruiting- Final List

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Thank you Vim for allowing us to post your volumes of work. Thanks for the time you put into shinning light on Montana High School football players.


Tier 1
- have shown the ability to be full-scholarship FBS football players out of high school
- will commonly receive multiple scholarship offers from both FBS and FCS schools

1.) Taco Dowler (Billings West) - 5'9", 175 lbs. - WR/CB (kitten)
--2.) Zac Crews (Missoula Sentinel) - 6'5", 205 lbs. - ATH/DE/LB (Griz Verbal)


Tier 2
- have shown the ability to be full-scholarship FCS football players out of high school
- have shown the ability to be preferred walk-on FBS football players out of high school
- will commonly receive full scholarship offers from the two in-state schools while also receiving interest from out-of-state FCS programs

--3.) Kaden Huot (Helena High) - 6'3", 200 lbs. - QB (Griz)
4.) Caden Dowler (Billings West) - 6'1", 205 lbs. - S (kitten)
--5.) Marcus Evans (Helena High) - 6'1", 215 lbs. - LB (Griz)
--6.) Tyson Rostad (Hamilton) - 6'1", 205 lbs. - LB/S (Griz)
7.) Burke Mastel (Red Lodge) - 6'5", 285 lbs. - OL (kitten)


Tier 3
- have shown the ability to be partial-scholarship FCS football players out of high school (doesn't mean they'll get that offer)
- usually get partial-scholarships that cover nearly all or very little of their college costs
- will commonly receive full-scholarship offers from all the NAIA schools in-state and several other lower division schools out-of-state

8.) Jake Rendina (Kalispell Glacier) - 6'0", 235 lbs. - FB (Army)
9.) Rylan Schlepp (Bozeman Gallatin) - 6'5", 235 lbs. - TE (kitten)
10.) Ethan Abbott (Florence) - 6'5", 270 lbs. - OL/DL (kitten)
--11.) Ian Finch (Missoula Hellgate) - 6'3", 185 lbs. - WR (Griz)
12.) Riley Bergesen (Billings West) - 6'1", 185 lbs. - S (Navy)
13.) Tommy Nilson (Missoula Hellgate) - 6'4", 255 lbs. - OL/DL (kitten)
14.) Malikye Simpson (Billings Senior) - 5'10", 175 lbs. - ATH/DB (North Dakota Track)


Tier 4-
- commonly referred to as "safe investments" as they have low risk, high reward potential based off their offer/talent
- will commonly receive full-scholarship offers from all the NAIA schools in-state and several other lower division schools out-of-state
- may receive a preferred walk-on offer from Cats or Griz but not commonly both
- are considered excellent NAIA players if they sign at that level

15.) Charlie Kirgan (Missoula Sentinel) - 6'0", 210 lbs. - HB/DE/LB (Tech)
16.) Dylan Snyder (Butte) - 6'2", 205 lbs. - WR/DE/LB (kitten)
--17.) Beau Dantic (Laurel) - 5'11", 175 lbs. - RB/ATH (Griz)
--18.) Joseph Weida (Missoula Sentinel) - 6'4", 220 lbs. - TE (Griz)
19.) Max Murphy (Billings West) - 6'2", 220 lbs. - HB/LB (kitten)
--20.) Braunson Henriksen (Polson) - 6'5", 230 lbs. - DE (Griz)
21.) Chase Williams (Missoula Sentinel) - 6'1", 220 lbs. - LB (MIT)
22.) Max Kimball (Billings West) - 6'1", 190 lbs. - S (kitten)
23.) Forrest Suero (Helena High) - 5'10", 255 lbs. - DL (Carroll)
--24.) Chase McGurran (Helena High) - 6'1", 180 lbs. - DB (Griz)
25.) Isaiah Claunch (Billings West) - 6'3", 195 lbs. - QB (Carroll)
26.) Ryan Krahe (Great Falls High) - 6'1", 215 lbs. - LB (kitten)
27.) Gavin Vandenacre (Townsend) - 6'3", 185 lbs. - WR (Carroll)
28.) Zac Malcolm (Billings West) - 6'5", 270 lbs. - OL (Rocky)
--29.) Joey Visser (Jefferson) - 6'1", 175 lbs. - S/DB (Griz)
30.) Colby Martinez (Columbus) - 6'2", 170 lbs. - WR (Tech)
31.) Michael Deleon (Billings West) - 5'9", 185 lbs. - RB (Rocky)
32.) Connor Curnow (Dillon) - 6'4", 210 lbs. - LB


Tier 5
- have an outside chance of being preferred walk-on FCS football player but likely will only get offers from lower level programs
- may receive full-scholarship offers from NAIA schools in-state and several other lower division schools out-of-state but may just be partials
- are considered above average NAIA players if they sign at that level
- will commonly redshirt if they sign with a lower level program (DII, DIII, NAIA) and will likely contribute within first two years (not necessarily start)

33.) Eyston Lakkala (Butte Central) - 5'10", 185 lbs. - RB (Tech)
34.) Raef Newbrough (CMR) - 6'0", 180 lbs. - WR/S (Western)
35.) Ben Glasscock (Miles City) - 6'4", 220 lbs. - TE/DE (Dickinson)
36.) Jon Kirkley (Dillon) - 6'2", 185 lbs. - WR (Western)
37.) Peyton Morton (Billings Senior) - 5'11", 200 lbs. - LB
38.) Bodie Smith (Whitefish) - 6'1", 175 lbs. - WR (Carroll)
39.) Orion Thivierge (Havre) - 6'1", 185 lbs. – LB
40.) Chance Goltz (Bridger) – 6’4”, 210 lbs. – QB/TE (Rocky)
41.) Luke Bilau (Kalispell Glacier) - 6'3", 210 lbs. - HB/TE (Tech)
42.) Jonas Johnson (Hamilton) - 6'1", 250 lbs. - OL
43.) Johnny Fehr (Eureka) - 6'1", 205 lbs. - DE/LB
44.) Jase Applebee (Bozeman High) - 5'10", 185 lbs. - ATH
45.) Michael Armstrong (Bozeman Gallatin) – 6’0”, 195 lbs. – LB/S (kitten)
46.) Kaiden Batzler (Sheridan) - 6'3", 215 lbs. - HB/DE/LB
47.) Jacob Miller (Billings Senior) - 5'8", 170 lbs. - RB/SB
48.) Shel Osborne (Laurel) - 6'0", 215 lbs. - LB
49.) Noah Dalke (Bozeman Gallatin) - 5'9", 165 lbs. - WR
50.) Braeden Guse (Bigfork) - 6'2", 280 lbs. - OL/DL (Tech)
51.) Jaxon Cotton (Bozeman) - 6'1", 215 lbs. - DE/LB (Tech)
52.) Jackson Simonson (CMR) - 5'11", 205 lbs. - RB (Dickinson)
53.) Blake Shoupe (Florence) - 6'1", 180 lbs. – WR/S
54.) Jacob Sweatland (Missoula Hellgate) – 6’1”, 190 lbs. – RB (Carroll)
 
Does this infer Taco is the #1 player in MT and Crews is behind him? Ummmm all one has to do is watch the state title game with both of those players in it to figure out that one absolutely dominated the entire game in all 3 aspects and the other, well he basically went unnoticed to be honest.
 
Seems pretty even right now between cats and Griz. Guess we will find out in a few years. Only thing is they got the beef.
 
HookedonGriz said:
Does this infer Taco is the #1 player in MT and Crews is behind him? Ummmm all one has to do is watch the state title game with both of those players in it to figure out that one absolutely dominated the entire game in all 3 aspects and the other, well he basically went unnoticed to be honest.
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I agree that Crews was the best player in state. Not taking anything away from Taco, but Crews may end up being a special talent.
 
go96griz said:
HookedonGriz said:
Does this infer Taco is the #1 player in MT and Crews is behind him? Ummmm all one has to do is watch the state title game with both of those players in it to figure out that one absolutely dominated the entire game in all 3 aspects and the other, well he basically went unnoticed to be honest.
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I agree that Crews was the best player in state. Not taking anything away from Taco, but Crews may end up being a special talent.
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There was LITERALLY a night and day difference on what each of them did for their teams in the chipper. It wasn’t even close. One of the most dominant games I’ve seen by an individual player.
 
Its an opinion by Vim. Over the years he has been pretty honest about his picks... and year after year I don't see a cat bias.

Time will tell, but yes I think Crews was by far the best at the championship game.

Vim however looks at not only the whole senior year, but he follows these players for several years.
 
I know in advance I'll get slammed for saying this, but I watched Billings West play Sentinel in Missoula last fall, and I do not understand the hype around Taco Dowler. The kid can't weigh 160 pounds dripping wet. He has talent, but I am predicting that he will not be a great player for the Cats at this level. To me, saying he is the #1 player in the state is a stretch. Has the offensive tackle for Billings West signed with anyone yet? I heard that he had several FCS offers, but can't remember his name or whether he signed. Someone said the Griz had offered him.

Crews was by far the best player on the field in that game, and it wasn't even close.
 
LaJollaGriz said:
I know in advance I'll get slammed for saying this, but I watched Billings West play Sentinel in Missoula last fall, and I do not understand the hype around Taco Dowler. The kid can't weigh 160 pounds dripping wet. He has talent, but I am predicting that he will not be a great player for the Cats at this level. To me, saying he is the #1 player in the state is a stretch. Has the offensive tackle for Billings West signed with anyone yet? I heard that he had several FCS offers, but can't remember his name or whether he signed. Someone said the Griz had offered him.

Crews was by far the best player on the field in that game, and it wasn't even close.
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28.) Zac Malcolm (Billings West) - 6'5", 270 lbs. - OL (Rocky)
 
LaJollaGriz said:
I know in advance I'll get slammed for saying this, but I watched Billings West play Sentinel in Missoula last fall, and I do not understand the hype around Taco Dowler. The kid can't weigh 160 pounds dripping wet. He has talent, but I am predicting that he will not be a great player for the Cats at this level. To me, saying he is the #1 player in the state is a stretch. Has the offensive tackle for Billings West signed with anyone yet? I heard that he had several FCS offers, but can't remember his name or whether he signed. Someone said the Griz had offered him.

Crews was by far the best player on the field in that game, and it wasn't even close.
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I think Taco is a good player and has had a very good high school career. I also think he’ll be a good player for the Cats.

However, when Crews and him matched up in the chipper, anyone with an eye to see could see Crews completely dominated the game in all 3 phases and was BY FAR the best player on the field 10X over. Taco literally did nothing in that game, he basically disappeared. And this isn’t even a Cat-Griz thing as there’s a chance Crews doesn’t sign with the Griz at all. But anyone looking at that game objectively could see Crews was a FAR SUPERIOR player. I usually agree with Vim on his rankings, but he missed badly here.
 
LaJollaGriz said:
I know in advance I'll get slammed for saying this, but I watched Billings West play Sentinel in Missoula last fall, and I do not understand the hype around Taco Dowler. The kid can't weigh 160 pounds dripping wet. He has talent, but I am predicting that he will not be a great player for the Cats at this level. To me, saying he is the #1 player in the state is a stretch. Has the offensive tackle for Billings West signed with anyone yet? I heard that he had several FCS offers, but can't remember his name or whether he signed. Someone said the Griz had offered him.

Crews was by far the best player on the field in that game, and it wasn't even close.
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Isnt’ that O-tackle the kid who got in the automobile accident?
 
AZGrizFan said:
LaJollaGriz said:
I know in advance I'll get slammed for saying this, but I watched Billings West play Sentinel in Missoula last fall, and I do not understand the hype around Taco Dowler. The kid can't weigh 160 pounds dripping wet. He has talent, but I am predicting that he will not be a great player for the Cats at this level. To me, saying he is the #1 player in the state is a stretch. Has the offensive tackle for Billings West signed with anyone yet? I heard that he had several FCS offers, but can't remember his name or whether he signed. Someone said the Griz had offered him.

Crews was by far the best player on the field in that game, and it wasn't even close.
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Isnt’ that O-tackle the kid who got in the automobile accident?
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Yes
 
HookedonGriz said:
LaJollaGriz said:
I know in advance I'll get slammed for saying this, but I watched Billings West play Sentinel in Missoula last fall, and I do not understand the hype around Taco Dowler. The kid can't weigh 160 pounds dripping wet. He has talent, but I am predicting that he will not be a great player for the Cats at this level. To me, saying he is the #1 player in the state is a stretch. Has the offensive tackle for Billings West signed with anyone yet? I heard that he had several FCS offers, but can't remember his name or whether he signed. Someone said the Griz had offered him.

Crews was by far the best player on the field in that game, and it wasn't even close.
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I think Taco is a good player and has had a very good high school career. I also think he’ll be a good player for the Cats.

However, when Crews and him matched up in the chipper, anyone with an eye to see could see Crews completely dominated the game in all 3 phases and was BY FAR the best player on the field 10X over. Taco literally did nothing in that game, he basically disappeared. And this isn’t even a Cat-Griz thing as there’s a chance Crews doesn’t sign with the Griz at all. But anyone looking at that game objectively could see Crews was a FAR SUPERIOR player. I usually agree with Vim on his rankings, but he missed badly here.
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Taco looked very good in the early season squeaker won by Sentinel.
 
kemajic said:
HookedonGriz said:
I think Taco is a good player and has had a very good high school career. I also think he’ll be a good player for the Cats.

However, when Crews and him matched up in the chipper, anyone with an eye to see could see Crews completely dominated the game in all 3 phases and was BY FAR the best player on the field 10X over. Taco literally did nothing in that game, he basically disappeared. And this isn’t even a Cat-Griz thing as there’s a chance Crews doesn’t sign with the Griz at all. But anyone looking at that game objectively could see Crews was a FAR SUPERIOR player. I usually agree with Vim on his rankings, but he missed badly here.
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Taco looked very good in the early season squeaker won by Sentinel.
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I’m sure they said Tyreek Hill was too small too. Elite speed matters in this game. Taco has it so if he can stay healthy he is no doubt one of the top players in the state.

I do think Crews is the best prospect. You just don’t find DE prospects like him very often. However it’s really close so I like the tier system Vim did that makes more sense then just a straight up ranking.
 
krammer said:
big thanks to Vim and Payton......always fun to have this type of input on the board.....
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+1 many thanks, guys!

Vim, is the reason you’re not posting on eGriz anymore because I haven’t returned the punch bowl I borrowed for the 2018 cat-Griz game? Good news, I glued it back together and it’s as good as new. The wife is dropping it off at the post office this afternoon.
 
Paytonlives said:
Its an opinion by Vim. Over the years he has been pretty honest about his picks... and year after year I don't see a cat bias.

Time will tell, but yes I think Crews was by far the best at the championship game.

Vim however looks at not only the whole senior year, but he follows these players for several years.
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Vim is clueless. He barely ranked Tommy Mellott in his TOP 50!

Montana Gatorade Player of the Year... Div 1 FCS Playoff Monster!

Vim = JOKE
 
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