Two Jackson County Central football players have been named to the Top 20 Minnesota Underclassmen list by the website prepredzone.com.
Roman Voss, whose listed position is athlete, is No. 14 on the list and offensive tackle Weston Rowe is No. 15. Both are sophomores.
Here’s what Oliver West wrote about the two Huskies:
Roman Voss
Buckle-up Huskies fans, we got some serious JCC representation in this Top Underclassmen Feature, and to little surprise we open with the sophomore QB/ATH with heavy Minnesota high school football accomplished bloodlines in Roman Voss.
The kid is still getting bigger and better, and clocked in this season at a hefty 6’4, 210 lbs. while once again playing all over the field and showing a rare and impressive dynamic ability at his size. In a headline worthy only of our Great State of Minnesota, Voss missed significant action in 2023 due to an accident while bow hunting (you don’t make them tough like this far north), but he more than made up for the few missed games in JCC’s eventual 12-1 campaign. And, speaking of bigger and better, Voss was looking dominant against his 2023 competition on film, especially as a sophomore. His combination of size and speed was a lot for opponents to handle this fall, as he can take the ball 70+ yards while burning pursuit angles or run right over multiple would-be tacklers for tough yardage that keeps the chains moving consistently and in big chunks. Voss can break that first tackle attempt consistently and is more than strong enough to power through weaker tackle attempts at the contact point and shows a big arm that can make things happen through the air for his offense. In true dynamic fashion, he’s also a contested catch machine and playmaker when lined up as a WR on the perimeter and is rangy and was all around the defensive side of the football both before and after the snap. Lots to like, especially in the change of direction and physicality departments, and with good experience and comfortably in coverage, I could see him adding a ton of value to a collegiate position room, wherever it is. Voss can do anything asked of him on either side of the ball and has some next-level athleticism and size that can dominate MN prep football and find a ton of success in the college football ranks, and at the very least he would be a sure bet to be a lock for a South Dakota State Jackrabbits opportunity of some kind given what his brother Rudy did at the FCS heavyweight, so fans who like watching MN boys at the next level keep an eye on this one.
Weston Rowe
12-1 in 2023 combined with the success the Jackson County Central football program has seen the past few years really helps make a prospect easier to find, and I have to say make sure to say that I got a tip about this next Huskie from a helpful friend and JCC supporter over Twitter, and our next Top-20 ranked Underclassmen Performer is a more-than-worthy find. Just like a few other names on this highly touted list, this is the MN recruiting spaces first mention of this standout freshman or sophomore, so get to know 6’6, 280 lb. OT Weston Rowe. With a basketball background as a low post defender and scorer that so often helps in MN-born prospects, Rowe has some limited but eye-catching sophomore tape as a balanced, flexible, and crushing finisher that can work to the second level and shut opponents down in both the run and pass game. An athletic offensive tackle with a high ceiling as a prospect, the 260 lber. is aggressive off the snap and brings a lot of force to the contact point, especially in the run game, and he does a good job of breaking down and handling quicker opponents in space and looks coordinated when working to the second and third levels of the field. With a powerful first step, I also like his lateral agility and adjustment skills in pass pro, as well as a strong anchor and noteworthy experience in pass protection at the small school level of MN. As mentioned with the basketball background, there’s some historical precedent and present film/evidence that the sophomore OT may be a big-time college tackle one day. Easy choice for a Top-20 Underclassmen Performer in our Great State of Minnesota for 2023.
Here's the complete list:
1. Howie Johnson, Forest Lake, soph., DE, 6-4, 240
2. Jett Feeney, Moorhead, fr., QB, 6-1, 175
3. Mason West, Edina, soph., QB, 6-5, 200
4. Carsyn Kleffman, Elk River, fr., RB/DB/LB, 5-11, 170
5. Nick Kinsey, Stillwater, soph., QB, 6-3, 200
6. Ethan Beckman, Prior Lake, soph., OT, 6-5, 330
7. Jay Sanders, Minneapolis North, soph., WR, 5-9, 155
8. Aiden Moriarty, Springfield, fr., TE/DE/QB, 6-3, 220
9. Kaaleem Reiland, Kingsland, soph., ATH, 5-9, 180
10. Gavin Walden, Eden Prairie, soph., DL, 6-2, 250
11. Kaden Harney, Maple Grove, soph., QB, 6-3, 180
12. Micah Fenney (Norwood Young America) 2026. EDGE. 6’5, 210 lbs.
13. Justice Moody, St. Paul Johnson, soph., WR, 5-9, 160
14. Roman Voss, Jackson County Central, soph., ATH, 6-4, 210
15. Weston Rowe, Jackson County Central, soph., OT, 6-6, 260
16. Owen Egge, St. Michael-Albertville, soph., WR, 5-10, 160
17. Carson Lyons, Cleveland), fr., ATH, 5-9, 155
18. Devan Rude, Cook County, fr., FB/LB, 5-8, 160
19. Ryder Skanson, Maple Grove, soph., LB/TE/DE, 6-1, 205
20. Beckham Van Voorst, Minneapolis South, fr., QB/FS, 5-11, 180