Jackson County Central’s Roman Voss has been named the number one freshman football player overall in the state by the website preredzone.com.
Voss is listed as an athlete in the rankings, but was also named the top QB in the state for the freshman class.
“He’s listed as an athlete, which shouldn’t be mistaken as a slight against his game as a QB,” writes Oliver West. “He’s QB1 in the 2026 rankings as well, and with his brother’s (Rudy) experience and production at the position there’s a lot to be excited about there, but with so much time left in his young prep career and some terrific film as a DB and WR, I just think it’s a little early to categorize him into one position.
“It’s a testament to how dynamic he is, and with his combination of athleticism and size, he’s particularly dangerous with the ball in hand as a runner. As a passer, Voss has solid arm strength, accuracy, and timing, and the speed, contact balance, and overall elusiveness as a ball carrier made him one of the most dangerous dual-threat QBs in the state in 2022. I still haven’t even gotten into his skills as a WR and DB. The young buck is straight-up talented and a must-know name out of the class. I can’t wait to see how he continues to grow and develop and am also excited to see an outstate product hold down the state’s number one spot.”
Voss is already a two-year starter at QB and did see playing time at wide receiver on offense and safety on defense. He helped the Huskies to a 12-1 record and a trip to the state Class 2A semifinals, where they lost to eventual champion Barnesville.
Voss threw for 1,486 yards and 16 touchdowns this season. For his career he has 2,522 passing yards and 21 touchdowns.
Four other Big South Conference players are in the Top 10 for their classes.
Also in the freshman class, Waseca defensive back Deron Russell is fourth.
Two sophomores from the BSC are listed with Worthington athlete Jacari Swinea fourth and Fairmont defensive lineman Hank Artz sixth.
In the junior class, Luverne tight end Conner Connell is 10th.