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Q&A: Carter Coughlin on Tracy Claeys: "I am really excited to play for him in the coming years."

Carter Coughlin, a 6-foot-4, 212-pound four-star senior linebacker from Eden Prairie, is considered the top in-state product from the Class of 2016. Coughlin was one of ten finalists for the Minnesota Mr. Award that was announced last Sunday.

Coughlin helped lead Eagles to a 10-1 mark this season, losing to Totino-Grace 27-13. Eden Prairie finished 35-1 in his three years on varsity, winning a state title as a sophomore and junior.

Eden Prairie head coach Mike Grant praises his star player.

"Cater is an impact player whose combination of speed and strength makes him a threat wherever he is lined up on defense as well as offensively and on special teams.