Top nine Minnesota high school football players from the Class of 2021

Linemen dominate the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Seven of Minnesota's top nine 2021 high school football players are linemen, including four of the country's most sought after offensive tackles.

The University of Wisconsin has secured the state's No. 1 prospect for the second straight class, while the University of Minnesota is the only institution with multiple commitments (two). The Golden Gophers are also listed as the favorite for a third.

See the complete list as compiled by the 247Sports composite rankings below.

1. Riley Mahlman, Lakeville South
6-7 | 270 | OT | Wisconsin
A Top 20 tackle prospect and Top 150 player nationally. The 4-star recruit is the Badgers second highest-rated recruit in current class. All-American Bowl selection also has offers from Ohio State, Nebraska, Northwestern, Minnesota, Michigan State, Iowa and Iowa State. Says 247sports recruiting analyst Allen Trieu: "Very tall, long build. Still transitioning to offensive tackle from tight end and filling in, but making good progress at adding weight. Good basketball player. ... Still raw technically as an offensive lineman because he has not played there much, but frame and athleticism are at a high-major level and he could develop into a franchise type left tackle in college. Has the potential to be an NFL offensive lineman."

2. Justice Sullivan, Eden Prairie
6-1 | 220 | WDE | Iowa
The 4-star recruit is the country's No. 21 weakside defensive end prospect nationally. Also has offers from Minnesota and Nebraska. Says Trieu: "Not a particularly tall prospect, but has decent length and is stocky and looks the part of a college prospect. Explosive athlete who shows twitch and quickness . … Athleticism should allow him to be a productive college player at the high-major level and have a chance to play beyond that.
6-6 | 220 | SDE | Undecided
Top 30 strongside defensive end prospect nationally. Holds 15 offers, including Oregon, Penn State, Nebraska, Arizona State and Missouri. Minnesota is listed as the favorite. Says Trieu: "Very good, fluid athlete. Runs well, can pursue and shows explosiveness as a basketball dunker. ... ceiling is that of a Power Five starter and potential Sunday player."

4. Deven Eastern, Shakopee
6-5 | 270 | SDE | Minnesota
Top 30 strongside defensive end prospect nationally. Nebraska and Missouri have also offered. Says Trieu: "Big bodied prospect. Has length and height, but also has good bulk to him and can still carry 30-40 more pounds and be effective. ... Projects as a multi-year starter at the Power 5 level.

5. Bastian Swinney, Edina
6-6 | 275 | OT | California
Top 50 tackle prospect nationally. Picked the Golden Bears in December 2019. Michigan, Minnesota, West Virginia, TCU, Oklahoma State, Northwestern, Nebraska, Louisville and Kansas State among his 15 offers. Says Trieu: "Comes across as bigger than listed size. Well-balanced frame. Big all the way through and can carry more weight. Has played at a good program in high school and improved a lot between sophomore and junior year. Dominant run blocker. ... Reliable, tough prospect who should start multiple seasons at a high-major level. That could come earlier in his career if he picks up the pass pro quickly. Should have a shot at playing beyond college."

6. Jake Ratzlaff, Rosemount
6-3 | 220 | OLB | Undecided
Top 40 outside linebacker prospect nationally holds offers from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Iowa State.

7. Joe Alt, Totino-Grace (Fridley)
6-7 | 257 | OT | Notre Dame
Top 50 tackle prospect nationally committed to the Fighting Irish on July 6. Also excels at basketball. Father John was a two-time Pro Bowler with the Kansas City Chiefs. Brother Mark plays for the Colorado Avalanche. Also holds offers from Iowa, Minnesota, Northwestern, Missouri, Kansas State Iowa State and Rutgers. Says Trieu: "High school tight end who is very lean but has the frame, pedigree and skill set to grow into a college offensive tackle. Very good blocker from that spot in high school. ... It is not out of the question a school would use him as a big tight end, but his upside is much higher as an offensive tackle prospect. He will have the add the weight and strength, but once he does that, he could be a high-end tackle."

8. Logan Purcell, Annandale
6-7 | 245 | OT | Minnesota
Country's No. 56 tackle prospect. Committed to the Golden Gophers in January. Also offered by South Dakota. Says Trieu; "Prototypical frame. Long, does not have bad weight. Needs bulk, but has the room to add that. Good athlete who plays defense as well. ... Will need to work on technique and also adjust to seeing bigger, faster competition at the next level but the raw tools are all there for him to be a starting level offensive tackle at a high major school. It may take some time for him to get there, but he has those physical pre-requisites."

9. Terrance Kamara, North Community (Minneapolis)
5-9 | 175 | RB | Air Force
Top 150 running back prospect nationally committed to the Falcons on July 8. Rushed for 2,369 yards and 32 touchdowns last season. Holds 19 offers, including Central Michigan, Buffalo and Navy.