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The Gophers have landed Florida Gators transfer cornerback Chris Williamson. The junior defensive back will be required to sit out this season and is eligible for 2018. The 5-foot-11, 191-pound cornerback played in nine games (one start) during 2016, totaling five tackles for the Gators. According to 24/7 Sports, Williamson was a three-star recruit coming out of high school.
Williamson is an impressive athlete that moves with fluidity in space. He sinks his hips and rotates to keep the wide receiver on his hip. In addition, he has the ball skills to track and haul in interceptions at the catch point. Williamson has a second gear and plays very quick laterally. His footwork is light and it allows him to force pass catchers to the boundary. Williamson's speed provides him with the ability to react instinctively in situations where receivers get a small cushion. He also had experience returning kicks in high school.
In addition, running back Nolan Edmonds has joined the Gophers after de-commiting on June 23. Edmonds is a strong downhill runner with power and vision. He is extremely elusive and will create a high volume of yards after contact. He joins Florida running back Bryce Williams in the 2018 recruiting class.
The team also received a commitment from Dallas, TX offensive tackle Jack York. The 6-foot-5, 270-pound offensive lineman chose the Gophers over offers from Harvard, San Diego State, and Southern Mississippi. York was previously committed to San Diego State, but flipped to Minnesota.
York wins with a strong base and has great footwork coming out of his stance. He finishes to the whistle, mauling defenders on a consistent basis. He wins the leverage battle by getting inside hand position and using his lower body strength to stay engaged. York has a tendency to play tall, but it isn't a frequent occurrence. His most impressive attribute is his ability to move well up the field with his size. York can change direction quickly with speed rushers when he keeps his feet light.
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Minnesota's recruiting class currently ranks 30th nationally and seventh in the Big Ten.
Williamson is an impressive athlete that moves with fluidity in space. He sinks his hips and rotates to keep the wide receiver on his hip. In addition, he has the ball skills to track and haul in interceptions at the catch point. Williamson has a second gear and plays very quick laterally. His footwork is light and it allows him to force pass catchers to the boundary. Williamson's speed provides him with the ability to react instinctively in situations where receivers get a small cushion. He also had experience returning kicks in high school.
In addition, running back Nolan Edmonds has joined the Gophers after de-commiting on June 23. Edmonds is a strong downhill runner with power and vision. He is extremely elusive and will create a high volume of yards after contact. He joins Florida running back Bryce Williams in the 2018 recruiting class.
The team also received a commitment from Dallas, TX offensive tackle Jack York. The 6-foot-5, 270-pound offensive lineman chose the Gophers over offers from Harvard, San Diego State, and Southern Mississippi. York was previously committed to San Diego State, but flipped to Minnesota.
York wins with a strong base and has great footwork coming out of his stance. He finishes to the whistle, mauling defenders on a consistent basis. He wins the leverage battle by getting inside hand position and using his lower body strength to stay engaged. York has a tendency to play tall, but it isn't a frequent occurrence. His most impressive attribute is his ability to move well up the field with his size. York can change direction quickly with speed rushers when he keeps his feet light.
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Minnesota's recruiting class currently ranks 30th nationally and seventh in the Big Ten.