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Full results, recap, and top performers from 2023 WFCA Combine

04/30/2023, 6:15pm CDT
By Travis Wilson, for the WFCA

The Tenth Annual WFCA Combine was held over the weekend, and full results are now available. The Combine was split into five sessions, though all athletes were tested on the same events. All events were held at NX Level Fitness in Waukesha. A total of 505 athletes competed in the Combine.

The WFCA Combine was conducted by NX Level staff with many high school football coaches assisting, and sponsored by the WFCA, NX Level, Epoch Recruiting, and WisSports.net. Special thank you to WFCA Combine Director Tony Biolo for organizing the event and compiling the results and Brad Arnett & crew at NX Level for administering the testing throughout the day.

More than 75 college coaches were on hand from at least 24 different schools, with several programs sending multiple coaches to evaluate potential prospects. While D1-FBS coaches were prohibited from attending by NCAA rules, eight D1-FCS coaches from five different schools were in attendance and closely monitoring the action. The full list of coaches in attendance is available below.

Colleges In Attendance

School Division
Illinois State 1-FCS
North Dakota 1-FCS
North Dakota State 1-FCS
South Dakota State 1-FCS
Lindenwood 1-FCS
Bemidji State 2
Concordia-St. Paul 2
Michigan Tech 2
Minnesota State 2
Minnesota-Duluth 2
Northern Michigan 2
Northern State 2
Northwest Missouri State 2
Upper Iowa 2
Winona State 2
Carroll 3
Concordia-Wisconsin 3
Lawrence 3
Ripon 3
UW-Eau Claire 3
UW-Oshkosh 3
UW-Platteville 3
UW-River Falls 3
UW-Whitewater 3

COMBINE RECAP AND TOP PERFORMANCES

40-YARD DASH

There were some blistering times posted in the 40-yard dash Saturday afternoon, which was done via hand-timing by the professionals from NX Level.

Burlington Class of 2024 wide receiver Tommy Teberg posted the fastest 40-yard dash time at the Combine, running it in 4.44 seconds. Watertown 2024 receiver Zach Scher and Homestead 2025 defensive back Sean O'Byrne shared the next fastest time in the 40 at 4.50 seconds. West Bend East 2024 quarterback Owen Carlson and Kettle Moraine 2024 defensive back Noah Hait were next at 4.51 seconds.

A total of 16 athletes ran the 40-yard dash in less than 4.60 seconds. The heaviest player of the group was West De Pere 2024 defensive lineman Andrew Baumgart, who posted a time of 4.57 seconds while weighing in at 230 pounds while standing 6'1" in bare feet.

Top 11 40-yard Dash Times

Tommy Teberg, Burlington, 2024 WR --     4.44
Zach Scher, Watertown, 2024 WR --     4.50
Sean OByrne, Homestead, 2025 DB --     4.50
Owen Carlson, West Bend East, 2024 QB --     4.51
Noah Hait, Kettle Moraine, 2024 DB --     4.51
Mack Beasley, Manitowoc Lincoln, 2024 RB --     4.52
Cooper Lawton, Northwestern, 2025 RB --     4.52
Cooper White, Sun Prairie East, 2025 WR --     4.55
Mason Lane, Lodi, 2024 QB --     4.56
Andrew Baumgart, West De Pere, 2024 DL --     4.57
Benjamin Fritsch, Port Washington, 2024 WR --     4.57

L-Drill

The L-Drill was again a part of the Combine, with many college coaches paying close attention to the event, which is a great measure of body lean, hip flexibility, and change-of-direction skills. A standout in all of the events, the top time went to Port Washington's Ben Fritsch, a Class of 2024 receiver who was the East Central Conference Player of the Year after moving to quarterback part-way through the year, with a time of 6.81 seconds. 

Next up was West Bend East 2024 quarterback Owen Carlson with a time of 6.88 seconds, followed by a 6.93 second mark by Cashton 2024 linebacker Brett Hemmersbach. All told, five players posted times below seven seconds, with four more at exactly 7.00 seconds.

Top 10 L-Drill Times

Benjamin Fritsch, Port Washington, 2024 WR --     6.81
Owen Carlson, West Bend East, 2024 QB --     6.88
Brett Hemmersbach, Cashton, 2024 LB --     6.93
Demetrius Bergmann, Pepin, 2024 RB --     6.94
Mason Dressler, Fort Atkinson, 2024 RB --     6.97
Mason Lane, Lodi, 2024 QB --     7.00
Jace Stolte, Sun Prairie East, 2024 DL --     7.00
Matt Miklosy, Catholic Memorial, 2024 LB --     7.00
Luke Graf, New Holstein, 2024 RB --     7.00
Tommy Teberg, Burlington, 2024 WR --     7.01

Short Shuttle

The short shuttle or pro agility is another outstanding change-of-direction test, with athletes starting from a stop, running five yards in one direction, ten yards the other direction, and five yards back to the center. College coaches lined up around the testing locations all day, as it is one of the most beneficial events for seeing how players move, bend, and control their bodies.

In the Shuttle event, the top time went to Oshkosh West 2025 quarterback Chase Brandl with a mark of 4.13 seconds. Just behind was previously mentioned Ben Fritsch of Port Washington at 4.18 seconds. Three players ran 4.20 seconds in the short shuttle: West Bend East's Owen Carlson, Waunakee 2024 wide receiver David Emerich, and Neenah 2025 defensive back Grant Dean.

Top 10 Short Shuttle Times

Chase Brandl, Oshkosh West, 2025 QB --     4.13
Benjamin Fritsch, Port Washington, 2024 WR --     4.18
Owen Carlson, West Bend East, 2024 QB --     4.20
David Emerich, Waunakee, 2024 WR --     4.20
Grant Dean, Neenah, 2025 DB --     4.20
Garrison Codde, Verona, 2024 DB --     4.21
Mack Beasley, Manitowoc Lincoln, 2024 RB --     4.22
Joseph Koch, Menomonee Falls, 2024 RB --     4.22
Kameron Zielke, Weyauwega-Fremont, 2025 QB --     4.22
Colton Brunell, Columbus, 2024 RB --     4.22

Vertical Jump

Sun Prairie East 2025 receiver Cooper White had the best vertical jump (measured by electronic pads) of 41.7 inches. DeForest 2025 running back Brad Jacobson was next at 40.9" inches, while Wisconsin Heights 2025 defensive lineman John Reader was close behind with a leap of 40". 30 athletes had a vertical jump of at least 36 inches.

Top 10 Vertical Jumps

Cooper White, Sun Prairie East, 2025 WR --     41.7"
Brad Jacobson, DeForest, 2025 RB --     40.9"
John Reader, Wisconsin Heights, 2025 DL --     40.0"
Mason Lane, Lodi, 2024 QB --     39.5"
Noah Hait, Kettle Moraine, 2024 DB --     39.5"
Raymond Reineck, Wausau West, 2024 RB --     39.2"
Colton Brunell, Columbus, 2024 RB --     38.8"
Garrison Codde, Verona, 2024 DB --     38.4"
Landon Taylor, Westosha Central, 2025 LB --     38.3"
Elijah Brown, Tomah, 2024 WR --     38.1"

Broad Jump

An impressive nine players cleared at least 10-feet in the broad jump. UPDATE: The top mark in the broad jump actually belonged to Watertown receiver Zach Scher, who went 10'2.5". Wausau West 2024 running back Raymond Reineck had the second-best mark of 10'2", while Owen Abler of New Holstein and Erik Schmidt of Marquette both had 10'0.25". Noah Hait of Kettle Moraine, Elijah Brown of Tomah, Gabriel Klatt of Beaver Dam, Joseph Koch of Menomonee Falls, Ben Smith of Hortonville, and Chase Sturm of Stanley-Boyd had leaps of 9'10".

Top 10 Broad Jumps

Zach Scher, Watertown, 2024 WR --     10'2.5"
Raymond Reineck, Wausau West, 2024 RB --     10'2"
Owen Abler, New Holstein, 2024 LB --     10’0.25"
Erik Schmidt, Marquette University, 2025 P/K --     10’0.25"
Noah Hait, Kettle Moraine, 2024 DB --     10'0"
Elijah Brown, Tomah, 2024 WR --     10'0"
Gabriel Klatt, Beaver Dam, 2024 RB --     10'0"
Joseph Koch, Menomonee Falls, 2024 RB --     10'0"
Ben Smith, Hortonville, 2024 LB --     10'0"
Chase Sturm, Stanley-Boyd, 2024 LB --     10'0"
Garrison Codde, Verona, 2024 DB --     9'11.5"

 

Bench Press

Players also tested in the bench press, with 2024 prospects repping at 185 pounds, and 2025 prospects at 170 pounds. Wisconsin Rapids 2024 linebacker Carter Christy had the most reps of 185 pounds with 31. Westosha Central linebacker Keaton Enright and Wisconsin Rapids defensive back Ashton Fischer were next with 30, while Palmyra-Eagle's Joey Brown and Nicolet's Max Stuhlmacher each had 26 reps.

The top mark in the 2025 class of 170 pounds on the bench press was posted by Westosha Central linebacker Landon Taylor, who lifted the bar 32 times.

Top 11 Class of 2024 Bench Press (185 lbs)

Carter Christy, Wisconsin Rapids, 2024 LB --     31
Keaton Enright, Westosha Central, 2024 LB --     30
Ashton Fischer, Wisconsin Rapids, 2024 DB --     30
Joey Brown, Palmyra-Eagle, 2024 WR --     26
Max Stuhlmacher, Nicolet, 2024 OL --     26
Andrew Baumgart, West De Pere, 2024 DL --     25
Trace Schoenebeck, Luxemburg-Casco, 2024 TE --     25
Ethan Mathe, Winneconne, 2024 RB --     25
Kristian Peterson, Middleton, 2024 OL --     25
Asher Kolodziej, Middleton, 2024 DL --     25
Jelani Irwin-Payne, Wisconsin Rapids, 2024 OL --     25

Top 10 Class of 2025 Bench Press (170 lbs)

Landon Taylor, Westosha Central, 2025 LB --     32
Cayden Saeger, Wisconsin Rapids, 2025 RB --     28
Payne Carroll, Wisconsin Dells, 2025 OL --     27
Brady Schauer, Sun Prairie East, 2025 DL --     27
Carson Fletcher, Racine Horlick, 2025 LB --     26
Matthew Griffith, Marquette University, 2025 DB --     26
Clay Spaltholz, South Milwaukee, 2025 OL --     26
Nico Vultaggio, Madison Memorial, 2025 OL --     26
Luke Schreiner, Whitnall, 2025 LB --     25
Jackson Kitzmiller, Edgewood, 2025 DL --     24

Other Standouts

In addition to some of the players listed above, other skill guys who showed well included Sun Prairie East 2024 receiver Connor Stauff, Kaukauna 2024 defensive back Carson Van Dinter, Kenosha St. Joseph 2024 running back Jayden Gordon, Prairie du Chien 2024 running back Ty Wagner, Kaukauna 2024 quarterback Finnley Doriot, Columbus 2024 linebacker Jefferson Mobry, Sun Prairie East 2024 defensive back Sam Ostrenga, Onalaska 2024 running back Brady Kuhn, Milton 2024 tight end Ethan Mitchell, Viroqua 2024 tight end Owen Zahm, Waterford 2024 running back Carson Bilitz, Saint Mary Catholic 2024 running back Ashton Post, Stratford 2024 running back Koehler Kilty, Nicolet 2024 quarterback Benjamin Ott, Saint Croix Falls 2024 running back Aiden Meador, Winneconne 2024 running back Ethan Mathe, Brodhead/Juda 2024 receiver Gunner Boegli, Brodhead/Juda 2024 linebacker Blake Matthys, Sun Prairie West 2024 linebacker Ean Ackley, Lodi 2024 linebacker Brady Puls, Reedsburg 2024 receiver Logan Yanke, 

Mukwonago 2025 quarterback Mason Kelley, Mount Horeb 2025 running back Owen Preimesberger, New Berlin West 2025 running back Sean Ryan, Menomonee Falls 2025 defensive back Nolan Anderson, Regis 2025 defensive back Evrett Tait, Racine Horlick 2025 linebacker Carson Fletcher, Shawano 2025 quarterback Jerzy Brocker, Sauk Prairie 2025 quarterback Landon Schultz, Whitnall 2025 running back Jayveon Gold, New Berlin Eisenhower 2025 running back Mason Gehl, Oshkosh West 2025 defensive back Alex Dyken, Stratford 2025 receiver Jett Schoenherr, West De Pere 2025 receiver Ben Lemirand, Kenosha St. Joseph 2024 defensive back Jamire Davis, Altoona 2024 defensive back Jackson Berg, West De Pere 2024 receiver Langdon Nordgaard, Pepin/Alma 2024 receiver Evan Olson, 

There some huge lineman in attendance including Sun Prairie East 2024 offensive lineman Alton Williams (6'7", 286), Wautoma 2025 offensive lineman Michael Roeske (6'7", 283), Watertown Luther Prep 2024 offensive lineman Isaiah Durkee (6'7", 295), Kettle Moraine 2025 offensive lineman Brayden Thompson (6'7", 297), and Platteville 2024 defensive lineman Zachary McClain (6'7", 219). A total of 11 players measured at least 6'6" in bare feet.

Menomonee Falls 2024 offensive lineman Steven Scott (6'5", 260 pounds) may win the "First Off the Bus" Award, with a hulking frame, huge thighs and lower body, and tattoo that covered the entire back of his left calf.

Please note this is just some of the top marks for each event. With 505 athletes competing, it is difficult to mention all of the standouts from the Combine. Full results can be found below.

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