MOORHEAD — Minnesota State Moorhead announced the latest additions to its football program, Wednesday, Feb. 3, during national signing day.
The Dragons signed 29 players, including two preferred walk-ons, with a strong Fargo-Moorhead flavor. Moorhead Spuds defensive end Thomas Myers, West Fargo Packers wide receiver Carter Birrenkott and Fargo Davies running back Ethan Entze are among the signings. Entze is expected to move to wide receiver for the Dragons.
The Dragons also added West Fargo Sheyenne defensive lineman Abe Hestdalen and Fargo North linebacker Jacob Brosius.
MSUM is coming off a 6-5 season in 2019 and the team didn't play this past fall due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Dragons are projected to have around 110 players on its roster for next fall, said head coach Steve Laqua.
Below is the complete interactive 2021 signings list:
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@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @hella_joseph from @WrightstownCSD to the Dragons Family! #MSUM #THEDRAGONWAY
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“An Interior D-Lineman who isn’t just another big plugger but can sink his hips and explode past the offensive line.” - @CoachLaqua https://t.co/KWUnhonTnN pic.twitter.com/SvCFWT4g5X
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @ConnorSuszek43 from @SoMilwHS to the Dragons Family! #MSUM
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“Connor not only has the drive, but also has the ability and the frame to develop into a successful player through #TheDragonWay.” - @CoachLaqua https://t.co/KWUnhonTnN pic.twitter.com/QiJ6kf8K5a
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @MaddaxShinners from @DePereHS to the Dragons Family! #MSUM #THEDRAGONWAY
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“WR with great length & hands who can get downfield with his large frame & make plays with his stellar athleticism. ” - @CoachLaqua https://t.co/KWUnhonTnN pic.twitter.com/TXs1vZpcPm
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @ConnorTwidwell from @bhs_cowboyfb to the Dragons Family! #MSUM
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“Connor is a kid that can cover sideline to sideline with his body frame as linebacker, but can also set the edge on the pass rush.” - @CoachLaqua https://t.co/KWUnhonTnN pic.twitter.com/aFZPfg6R4A
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@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @ZMoore_Kicking from @PaloVerdeHS_NV to the Dragons Family! #MSUM
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“An explosive leg & very consistent past 40 yards out; He'll come in to compete & show his skill knocking it through the uprights.” - @CoachLaqua https://t.co/KWUnhonTnN pic.twitter.com/QlMns768SN
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @KolbyWal from @NCSD97 to the Dragons Family! #MSUM
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“A kid who made huge strides in his conditioning; that hard work shows on the field covering side to side making plays & getting the tackle.” - @CoachLaqua https://t.co/KWUnhonTnN pic.twitter.com/j41z2WdAvT
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @ManteuffelReece from @fhsirish to the Dragons Family! #MSUM
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“His vision is essential to closing down & utilizing open space to make the plays where they matter most...always gets in on the play & makes a tackle. ” - @CoachLaqua pic.twitter.com/XyUruNeKk9
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @gunnerm52 from @Wheaton_803 to the Dragons Family! #MSUM #THEDRAGONWAY
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“He’s an all-around player can make his presence known on both sides of the ball. He can run, block and make people miss.” - @CoachLaqua https://t.co/KWUnhonTnN pic.twitter.com/2VrmaxE0cb
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@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @JackBungarden from @WoodburyHS to the Dragons Family! #MSUM #THEDRAGONWAY
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“Great character and values commitment as a football player. The kind of player who will do more than what is expected & give you his all each snap.” - @CoachLaqua pic.twitter.com/ACaHD9qgPM
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @SchisselAidan from @ChamplinParkHS to the Dragons Family! #MSUM #THEDRAGONWAY
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“When you watch his film, he has impressive athletic ability which allows him to bend and explode like no other.” - @CoachLaqua https://t.co/KWUnhonTnN pic.twitter.com/X7bYaZhs6D
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @ConnorBraaten2 from @BluejacketFB to the Dragons Family! #MSUM
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
"We feel like he understands the game being a quarterback...combine that with his size we really feel like he has a chance to contribute for us at TE." - @CoachLaqua pic.twitter.com/KF4LcCAaud
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @Gavin_Johnson5 from @bhs_cowboyfb to the Dragons Family! #MSUM #THEDRAGONWAY
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“An explosive defensive lineman who plays with urgency & shows his intensity when he sheds blocks and gets to the ball.” - @CoachLaqua https://t.co/KWUnhonTnN pic.twitter.com/MoMljcDMxz
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@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @joeydhughes from @SF_RHSBoosters to the Dragons Family! #MSUM #THEDRAGONWAY
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“His skillset allows him to cover receivers & make the reads to come down & make tackles.” - @CoachLaqua https://t.co/KWUnho6hZd pic.twitter.com/1xWrabq2WT
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @JacobBrosius from Fargo North HS to the Dragons Family! #MSUM
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“His athleticism allows him to play any linebacker position but what stands out is the way he utilizes his physicality with his athleticism to boost his play.” - @CoachLaqua pic.twitter.com/fu4EcGZG32
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @GarretMeehl from @OakesPS41 to the Dragons Family! #MSUM
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“He has a super strong & accurate arm that can make plays in the pocket but can also get you those yards with his tremendous athletic ability to run the ball.” - @CoachLaqua pic.twitter.com/SNvKQRbwnh
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @AustinLaMotte2 from @AppleValleyHS to the Dragons Family! #MSUM
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“Austin is one of those guys who loves football and shows his love through relentless commitment and hard work day in day out.” - @CoachLaqua https://t.co/KWUnhonTnN pic.twitter.com/GzdasoWdrf
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@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @GageFlorence4 from Velva HS to the Dragons Family! #MSUM #THEDRAGONWAY
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“He’s a shifty receiver who has great hands and has the skills to be able to contribute on both sides of the ball.” - @CoachLaqua https://t.co/KWUnhonTnN pic.twitter.com/dlH7jy7vT4
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @jersey_selzler from Velva HS to the Dragons Family! #MSUM
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“He’s a small town ND guy who possesses great technique and the ability to adjust and make reads when executing the plays. ” - @CoachLaqua https://t.co/KWUnhonTnN pic.twitter.com/fy019XtGT8
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @GarrettCoughlin from @BarnumSchools to the Dragons Family! #MSUM #THEDRAGONWAY
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“He’s an O-linemen who impressed us early with his ability through his size and toughness as a player.” - @CoachLaqua https://t.co/KWUnhonTnN pic.twitter.com/MTr0VdnTDm
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @abe_hestdalen from @wfsheyenne to the Dragons Family! #MSUM #THEDRAGONWAY
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“Abe’s just one of the more physical D-Linemen we saw on film. He’s got a motor that is second to none.” - @CoachLaqua https://t.co/KWUnhonTnN pic.twitter.com/HzqxaHxcrN
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@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome Caleb Erickson from Kenmare/Bowbells/Burke Central HS to the Dragons Family! #MSUM #THEDRAGONWAY
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“Caleb is a small-town kid with a big guy frame and great athleticism as a Tight End.” - @CoachLaqua https://t.co/KWUnhonTnN pic.twitter.com/s8NderyYCW
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @EEntze from @FargoDavies to the Dragons Family! #MSUM #THEDRAGONWAY
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“Ethan is a competitor; he works hard to never miss a snap. That’s a guy you love for his passion to compete.” - @CoachLaqua https://t.co/KWUnhonTnN pic.twitter.com/YGBsj83psL
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome Blaize Elton from @jhs_nd to the Dragons Family! #MSUM
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“Jamestown has a solid base & foundation and we see that foundation in Blaize. There is tremendous upside in adding him to our program.” - @CoachLaqua https://t.co/KWUnhonTnN pic.twitter.com/n9ilAz6Ms5
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @birrenkott33 from @WFPSchools to the Dragons Family! #MSUM
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“Carter is a player who can play both sides of ball and is a well-rounded athlete that contributes to his superb route running.” - @CoachLaqua https://t.co/KWUnhonTnN pic.twitter.com/2aULD5Q6Ru
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @LoganFreeburg from @LnhsPanthersAD to the Dragons Family! #MSUM #THEDRAGONWAY
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“Fast and makes good cuts but also can just stop on a dime. He doesn’t shy away from contact and can be a physical runner down the stretch.” - @CoachLaqua pic.twitter.com/hHhULz9jwq
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @Thomasmmyers from @MoorheadSchools to the Dragons Family! #MSUM #THEDRAGONWAY
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“He’s a kid who can turn the corner and be disruptive on defense. Every snap you can find him wreaking havoc and making tackles for loss.” - @CoachLaqua pic.twitter.com/Mn1kPQpeKJ
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @BoChwala from @stanleyboydsd to the Dragons Family! #MSUM #THEDRAGONWAY
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“Bo is a face tough linebacker with great speed, who will get in the trenches, be physical and make the plays.” - @CoachLaqua pic.twitter.com/YRg5PdBK7F
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @Jake_Schneider6 from @stanleyboydsd to the Dragons Family! #MSUM #THEDRAGONWAY
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“He’s an OL who can get down the field with his athleticism and start blowing people up while being a great student in the classroom.” - @CoachLaqua pic.twitter.com/cxmipmLuF4
@MSUM_Football is #FiredUp to welcome @Awhite_54 from @TWTrojans to the Dragons Family! #MSUM #THEDRAGONWAY
— MSUMDragons (@MSUMDragons) February 3, 2021
“He has a physical presence and pop to him that allows him to set the edge and show off his huge ceiling of potential” - @CoachLaqua pic.twitter.com/uSGfCQeCE2
