Alex Pohlen

Esping, Pohlen to play football at Dakota Wesleyan

Two members of of the 2017 Minnesota State Class A Champion Minneota Vikings have signed letters of intent to play football at Dakota Wesleyan in Mitchell, South Dakota.

Quarterback Alex Pohlen and tackle T.J. Esping will follow their friend and former Minneota quarterback Austin Buysse to the South Dakota School.

"Both of them have signed to play at Dakota Wesleyan," confirmed Activities Director Matt Myrvik.

Pohlen was a four-year starting quarterback for the Vikings and during those four years he helped his team win three state titles.

This past season he passed for 2,444 yards and 34 touchdowns.

His 2,444 passing yards is the fifth highest mark in a season in program history. Pohlen finished his career second in program history with 7,230 yards. His 93 career passing touchdowns rank second all time in program history.

Esping, who switched to the tackle position offensively and defensively this year was a standout on the line that helped lead the Vikings to a percect 14-0 record and seventh state title.

Also a state champion wrestler, Esping is known as a "strong man with unlimited potential."

“I decided to commit to DWU for a few different reasons,” Pohlen told the Marshall Independent.

“First, they have been great throughout the recruiting process. I had first contact with them when I was a freshman, and they have continued to talk with me."

"Second, the coaches make it feel like home. They have done a great job to tell me where they see may in their program, and how I can benefit them on and off the field."

"Third, I love the overall character of the program. They want to win games, but also excel in the classroom and as men. I feel that this ties very well with our program here in Minneota. It seems like a great fit.”

As for Esping, he is currently wrestling in the Rumble on the Red at the FargoDome.

But last year he won the state wrestling title as a junior and will be trying to add two wrestling crowns this winter.

 

TJ Esping (right).

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