The Bobcat Nation

2027 - Initial Ranking

Tier 1 - "The Rare Ones"

Drew Almquist (Helena Capital) - WR/DB - 6'1", 180 lbs. (Offers from Oregon State, Montana, Montana State and interest from Boise State, Washington State, and Washington)

Thoughts: "Ran a 10.9 during his sophomore track season and was first-team all-state in football. Has had an unfortunate junior season due to injuries but hasn't really impacted his recruiting. Everyone knows he's the top get in the state for 2027. Lightning fast, position versatile, and super competitive."

Tier 2 - "The Blue Chips"

Steele Harris (Great Falls High) - WR/ATH - 6'3", 190 lbs. (Offer from Montana State & Montana; interest from Boston College & Washington State)

Kanon Reichmann (Three Forks) - QB/ATH - 6'4", 220 lbs. (Offer from Montana State & Montana; interest from UTEP, Nevada, NDSU, San Diego St., & Washington State)

Cooper Pelc (Kalispell Glacier) - WR - 6'3", 185 lbs. (Offer from Montana State & Montana; interest from Washington State)

Lane Humphrey (Billings West) - LB - 6'2", 205 lbs. (Offer from Montana State & Montana)

Walker Olson (Billings West) - WR - 6'4", 195 lbs. (Offer from Montana State & Montana)

Quincy King (Missoula Big Sky) - DL - 6'3", 230 lbs. (Offer from Montana State & Montana; went to Michigan camp summer prior to junior season)

Kade Leibrand (Laurel) - OL - 6'4", 240 lbs. (No offers but interest from Montana State and Montana)

Thoughts: "Steele isn't as big as his brother Reed (who is a sophomore receiver for BC who leads them in TD receptions and is 2nd in receiving yards) but he still has plenty of ability to be a go-to player on the outside. Kanon is the unicorn of this class as he stars at QB for Three Forks but he's 6'4", 220 lbs. and can do a bit of everything on either side of the ball. Cooper is super smooth at receiver but he's arguably made just as many plays at corner for the AA favorite Wolfpack. Lane is the best LB recruit in this class. Walker is raw but very talented on the outside for Billings West on both sides of the ball. Quincy is another top DL recruit, also an all-state wrestler, and has a belt in Jiu-Jitsu per his social media...not too bad of a combo to have on the interior. Kade is the top OL recruit in this class and he already displays great technique and tenacity so all you have to do is get him on your team to let him develop physically."

Tier 3 - "The Partials"

Tytan Sebestyen (East Helena) - DL - 6'1", 235 lbs. (No offers but interest from Montana State and Montana)
Cade Hudyma (Glasgow) - OL/TE - 6'7", 255 lbs. (No offers but interest from Montana State and Montana)
Eli Kasberg (Missoula Big Sky) - QB/TE/LB - 6'3", 210 lbs. (No offers but intertest from Montana State and Montana among others)
Hunter Daniels (Kalispell Glacier) - TE/ATH - 6'4", 220 lbs. (No offers but interest from Montana State and Montana)
Hudson Casper (Kalispell Flathead) - OL/DL - 6'3", 245 lbs. (No offers but interest from Montana State and Montana)
Walker Roodell (Bozeman) - WR/S - 6'1", 180 lbs. (No offers but interest from Montana State and Montana)
Logan Strecker (Billings Central) - OL/DL - 6'2", 250 lbs. (No offers but interest from Montana State and Montana)
Kane McQuiston (Missoula Big Sky) - LB - 6'0", 205 lbs. (No offers but interest from Montana State and Montana)

Thoughts: "Tytan is a top DL recruit out of East Helena and was the Class A runner-up in the HWT category in 2025 as a sophomore. Cade plays TE but he's an OT all the way. Eli is not a FCS QB but he's in the Levi Janacaro mold as an athlete and competitor. Hunter is another classic Glacier TE (big, athletic, and physical) and will likely stick out during summer camps in 2026. Hudson will have a legitimate chance to either develop on the OL or DL at the next level as he's the best two-way lineman prospect in this class. Walker is one of the best pure safeties in the class. Logan is a great two-way player for the Rams and you'd be getting a great high school center if you win him in recruiting. Kane is another top LB in this class and is a tackling machine."

Tier 4 - "PWOs"

Jack Ryan (Billings West) - LB - 5'11", 175 lbs.
Tyson Scheel (Bozeman Gallatin) - RB - 6'0", 190 lbs.
Robert Springman (Bozeman Gallatin) - DL - 6'1", 220 lbs.
Brayden Zikmund (Manhattan) - WR/S - 6'1", 170 lbs.
Zandon Calder (Wolf Point) - OL - 6'5", 285 lbs.
Brody Dooley (Belgrade) - S - 6'1", 165 lbs.
Dax Yeager (Choteau) - 6'5", 235 lbs. - TE
Rusch Yeager (Choteau) - 6'5", 180 lbs. - WR
Gunnar Larsen (Billings Central) - 6'5", 200 lbs. - WR
Koda Schleeman (Butte) - 6'0", 170 lbs. - WR

Thoughts: "Jack is an undersized LB recruit out of West but he may be one, if not the, top defensive playmakers in the state...he is everywhere. Tyson is one of the best backs in the state and runs angry. Springman's brother Tommy is already on MSU's roster. Brayden has two-way versatility but could push the top receivers in this class if he keeps developing. Zandon is a big OL project out of Class B. Brody is a top safety in AA. Dax and Rusch are two freak athletes playing ball for Choteau. Gunnar is more of a basketball player but can get it done on the football field as well. Koda is a standout for the Bulldogs at receiver and his dad Doug is the assistant head coach at Tech."

Since MSU has already offered seven MT high school juniors this fall, figured I might as well start the 2027 thread.

Guy Almquist, Drew's dad, is my banker at the brewery. He's a former standout for Carroll in BBall (who am I kidding he might be the best to ever suit up for them) but he's also from Missoula and a pretty big gris fan. Mark that one down as "stealing one" if the Cats can get him. Probably going FBS.

Wow, Vim! Its barely November and you already have the 2027 list out….well done!

Almquist and Pelc both have strong ties to UM.

Not sure if there are any other family legacies on that list.

I need Reichman in this class.

I would put Braydon Zikmund on your list as well.

BelligerentBobcat wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 05, 2025 7:24 pm

I need Reichman in this class.

I would put Braydon Zikmund on your list as well.

Zikmund also a griz legacy i think.

wbtfg wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 05, 2025 8:03 pm

BelligerentBobcat wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 05, 2025 7:24 pm

I need Reichman in this class.

I would put Braydon Zikmund on your list as well.

Zikmund also a griz legacy i think.

Fortunately for us, they haven’t seemed to like those recently.

One I think we make his way on this list is Madden Norslien of lewistown. I know the cats talked with him after his freshman year.

spring creek cat wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 06, 2025 8:44 am

One I think we make his way on this list is Madden Norslien of lewistown. I know the cats talked with him after his freshman year.

He's Class of 2028.

I'm biased to the Cats retaining the best LB's in the state, so a couple to keep your eye on from the 2027 class:

Jack Ryan, Billings West: A bit undersized, but a tackling machine. Plays next to Lane as the best LB tandem in the state. Plays with great instinct and comes from an incredible football lineage. Dad played at ND. Uncle played here.

Kane McQuisten, Missoula Big Sky: 6'0 205. Fast, physical and one of the top junior tacklers in the state. Leads all juniors in solos and near the top in TFL.

VimSince03 wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 06, 2025 10:02 am

spring creek cat wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 06, 2025 8:44 am

One I think we make his way on this list is Madden Norslien of lewistown. I know the cats talked with him after his freshman year.

He's Class of 2028.

Yup, only a sophomore this year. Which is crazy because I've seen him flat take over games. I believe he had 5 TD's last week vs Sidney. Also, keep an eye on Chaz Walsh from Lewistown, class of 2028.

VimSince03 wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 06, 2025 10:02 am

spring creek cat wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 06, 2025 8:44 am

One I think we make his way on this list is Madden Norslien of lewistown. I know the cats talked with him after his freshman year.

He's Class of 2028.

I shouldn’t try to
Think in the morning, I knew that!

Are there any prospects from East Helena?? That's my hometown and they're making me proud this year, and kicking a$$ on a lot of opponents in class A.

Helcat72 wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 06, 2025 11:29 am

Are there any prospects from East Helena?? That's my hometown and they're making me proud this year, and kicking a$$ on a lot of opponents in class A.

Leo Longcake at RB has been dynamite all year. Probably could toss him on to the PWO list just not sure the size profile is there for FCS. But he has been one of the best backs in the state this year as a junior.

The best 27 recruit from East Helena is Tytan Sebestyen son of former cat Ray Sebestyen. legit FCS level recruit.

227Griz wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 07, 2025 8:16 am

The best 27 recruit from East Helena is Tytan Sebestyen son of former cat Ray Sebestyen. legit FCS level recruit.

That's awesome.....he definitely has some strong football genes on both sides of his family.

We definitely need to offer Cade hudyma. I haven’t seen him play, but a big athlete and it’s always fun to steal a griz legacy kid. Haha

Missoula Big Sky travels to West for the semis this week. Great chance to see 6 of the class of 2027 recruits on the field.

Walker, Lane and Jack for West. Quincy, Eli and Kane for Big Sky.