Top defensive backs in Minnesota high school football in 2024

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Edina's Trillion Sorrell makes a tackles in the 2023 Class 6A Prep Bowl / Jeff Lawler

For the final installment of the top players in Minnesota high school football in 2024, High School on SI looks at the top defensive backs.

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Top Defensive Backs in Minnesota High School Football in 2024

Bo Bokman, Sr., Lakeville South

Bokman does it all for Lakeville South. On defense in 2023, he had 60 tackles and eight pass breakups. He can come down from his safety position, and he is not afraid of contact.

Dominic Morton, Sr., Minneapolis Washburn

Morton is Washburn’s leading receiver, but he also has 43 total tackles and two interceptions in 2024.

“Three sport athlete, unbelievable stamina,” Washburn head coach Ryan Galindo said. “He never comes off the field. He’s a two-way starter and on all specials. He does everything for our program, extremely coachable; he  is a throwback tough football kid.”

Will Killeen, Sr., Wabasha-Kellogg 

Killeen had 41 tackles in 2023, and he is a hybrid linebacker-safety for Wabasha-Kellogg.  

“He was voted defensive MVP as a sophomore and team MVP as a junior,” Wabasha-Kellogg head coach Tim Klingbeil said. “Willie is All-Conference and a tremendous player.  Willie will find a way onto your field and make your team better.”

Dylan Vokal, Sr., Maple Grove

Vokal is another two-way star on this list. He’s a top wide receiver, but he’s also a top cornerback for the Crimson. He has six pass breakups and one interception in eight games, according to MNfootballhub.

Jonah Shine, Sr., Lakeville South

Shine as an all-around athlete for Lakeville South. He’s a full-time corner and wide receiver. 

“He’s got elite cover-corner ability,” Lakeville South head coach Ben Burk said.

Damarius Russell, Sr., Waseca

Damarius is one of the top defensive backs in Minnesota. As a safety, he breaks quickly to make tackles near the line of scrimmage. In the opening four weeks of the season, he had two interceptions and over 20 tackles. 

Deron Russell, Jr., Waseca

Another Russell, Deron is also a lockdown corner for the BlueJays. He has offers from Northern Iowa and South Dakota State. 

Josiah Young, Sr., Totino-Grace

Young is committed to Northern Iowa, and it's easy to see why with his 6-foot-2 frame and athleticism. As a corner, it can look like he runs routes before the receivers do. 

Trillion Sorrell, Sr., Edina

Sorrell is one of the top cornerbacks and wide receivers in the state. It seems like he plays with an extra pair of eyes in the backfield, and he can cover ground to ball carries quickly. He is committed to South Dakota State.

Brody Miller, Sr., Shakopee

Miller has had a strong season for the Sabers. As a corner, he has 32 tackles and seven pass breakups. He is committed to South Dakota State.

Caisen Thome, Sr., Kasson-Mantorville

Thome is a safety with great instincts. He had two pick-sixes in win against Winona as a perfect example of his playmaking ability. He has an offer from St. Thomas. 

Randy Kweyete, Sr., Park Center

Kweyete is a physical corner for the Pirates who is great in run defense. He has great closing speed, and he makes plays on ball carriers in the open field.

Owen Thielges, Sr., Moorhead

The Spuds went 8-0 in the regular season, and Thielges helped a defense that held many opponents under 20 points. He had five interceptions, five pass breakups and 47 tackles as a safety. Thielges is committed to North Dakota.

Evan Kludt, Sr., Alexandria

Kludt is a great wide receiver and defensive back. In 2023, Kludt had six interceptions, and he returned two for touchdowns. Kludt is fast, and he was part of an Alexandria 4x100-meter relay team that placed second in the Class 2A MSHSL Track and Field Championships. 

Grant Tylutki, Sr., Rocori

Tylutki is a physical defensive back who can come down and make a tackle at the line of scrimmage. He is second on the team in tackles in 2024 with 69, including 18 total tackles. He is committed to Tylutki. 

Brady Larson, Sr., Hutchinson

Larson is a ballhawk for the Tigers. He has six interceptions, tied for second most in the state through seven games. He had three in a win against Delano in September. 

Brady Schornstein, Sr., Champlin Park

Schornstein is a tackle machine at safety. He had 81 tackles last season, and he has 84 tackles through five games this season in 2024. He also has one interception and one safety. 

“He has a nose for the ball, is a great tackler and led our team in tackles,” Champlin Park head coach  Nick Keenan said. “He is a very tough kid.  He is also a very good baseball player.”

Editor’s note: Our corresponding poll is intended to be fun, and we do not set limits on how many times a fan can vote during the competition. This poll is specifically for fans to vote on the players that have been nominated and in no way discredits any other player who may not be mentioned in our poll.

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