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Ross Kennelly

Superior High School senior Ross Kennelly made big news last August when the 6-0, 190-pound outside linebacker committed to North Dakota State. If you take a look at his profile, as posted online by Wisconsin Sports Network, you will see why he thrilled Spartan fans AND why NDSU was so interested to recruit him: “Kennelly was the Big Rivers Defensive Player of the Year and a WFCA All-State selection as a junior, helping the Spartans to a league title and Level 3 playoff trip. He recorded 125 tackles, including 19 tackles for loss with 6 sacks and 3 interceptions, and led the team in rushing with more than 850 yards and 12 touchdowns. He’s a tackling machine for the Spartans, attacking the line of scrimmage with his 4.65 speed.”