Official 2027 Gophers Football Recruiting Thread: Links, Tweets, Videos, Rumors

[Off-GridTNgopher]

You are aware of program PJ is running here vs. a lot of other places, right? No, this place isn't all about the $$$.

Maybe that's why we haven't won the B1G since nil started and probably never will

 

[Willwin40]

Yebit committed to TCU.

 

[Ski-U-Ham]

2027 college football recruiting class rankings: Top 25 schools

These schools are setting the pace as the recruiting race heats up.

www.espn.com

25. Minnesota Golden Gophers
Previous ranking: 23

SC Next 300 commits: 2
Top offensive prospect: TE-H Brooks Bakko
Top defensive prospect: DE Eli Diane

P.J. Fleck's 2027 class for Minnesota is a testament to his focus on high-motor, versatile athletes, emphasizing a strong regional recruiting approach.

The Gophers are adding dynamic playmakers, particularly at tight end. Brooks Bakko is a talented athlete with impressive receiving skills, excelling as a route runner with great hand-eye coordination and the ability to high-point jump balls. Drake Mikkelsen (6-5, 205) is another long, athletic tight end who tracks the deep ball well and can make contested catches. WR Jayden Thomas is an explosive speedster (4.38 40) who offers good size and smooth route running, bringing significant upside.

Minnesota is building a physically imposing defensive line. DE Eli Diane (6-4, 230) is an aggressive, long-limbed player with good quickness, range and strength (58 feet, 2 inches in shot put), bringing significant upside. OLB Tate Wallace adds another aggressive presence to the linebacker corps. The secondary is bolstered by several high-three star additions. ATH Zak Walker is a dynamic two-way player with elite speed (10.56 100) who projects to CB. Safeties Wyatt Liebentritt and Maxwell Miles further emphasize a defense built on athleticism, playmaking and consistent effort.

Ohio St. 8, Oregon 9, UCLA 11, Michigan 12, USC 15, Nebraska 16, Washington 21, Wisconsin 23, Penn St. 24

 

[Bayfield Gopher]

DE Kelsey Rose flips to USF. Big step down from the BIG

 

[Indiana Gopher]

Are we upset with this flip? I, for one, am not. Defensive Line recruits ranked at an 86 whose best offers, besides Minnesota, and from South Florida and Missouri State should be pretty easy to replace

DE Kelsey Rose flips to USF. Big step down fro

 

[Gopher_Devil]

Are we upset with this flip? I, for one, am not. Defensive Line recruits ranked at an 86 whose best offers, besides Minnesota, and from South Florida and Missouri State should be pretty easy to replace

Yea there has to be more to it. If he went to a local P2 school or an SEC team in FL it would sting more. The timing and team makes me curious about what else is going on.

 

[Bayfield Gopher]

Are we upset with this flip? I, for one, am not. Defensive Line recruits ranked at an 86 whose best offers, besides Minnesota, and from South Florida and Missouri State should be pretty easy to replace

It appears that he was good enough to receive a Gopher offer and then an accepted commitment.

So what changed? Only PJ and Rose know.

 

[gopherphil]

DE Kelsey Rose flips to USF. Big step down from the BIG

Never heard of him.

 

[MNVCGUY]

It appears that he was good enough to receive a Gopher offer and then an accepted commitment.

So what changed? Only PJ and Rose know.

Yep, Rarely ever here why decommitments happen but I would rather they happen now before the player signs.

 

[btowngopher]

Are we upset with this flip? I, for one, am not. Defensive Line recruits ranked at an 86 whose best offers, besides Minnesota, and from South Florida and Missouri State should be pretty easy to replace

I thought he was an interesting prospect, but only time will tell how he pans out. He had a Northwestern offer as well.