Anthony Smith announced he is coming back.

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MaxyJR1 said:
Try to catapult to the 1st round next season. Good decision by a guy that loves the program. I’ll take 100 Anthony Smiths
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Only very recently was such a decision possible, due to players getting paid. Now he will probably make more money in 2026 tax return as a Gopher than as a first year 3rd-4th round NFL draft pick.
 

Spoofin said:
As a fan I love it. But, dude, you sure?
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Agreed, I love it for the program and this nothing but positive for the Def next year. However, unless we are missing something on the NIL side, to give up a year of NFL $$$ seems crazy to me when it's a league that likes to tell most players they are done after they hit 30.
 


99Gopher said:
Agreed, I love it for the program and this nothing but positive for the Def next year. However, unless we are missing something on the NIL side, to give up a year of NFL $$$ seems crazy to me when it's a league that likes to tell most players they are done after they hit 30.
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Revenue sharing is the key here most likely. If Smith thinks he can make good money to stay, develop and improve his draft stock it makes sense to stay in college as opposed to come out early. Won't shock me if we see more underclassmen staying in college if they are not sure fire first round type talents.
 



MNVCGUY said:
Revenue sharing is the key here most likely. If Smith thinks he can make good money to stay, develop and improve his draft stock it makes sense to stay in college as opposed to come out early. Won't shock me if we see more underclassmen staying in college if they are not sure fire first round type talents.
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Yep, we've already seen it in basketball.

It's still a no-brainer for the top 10 pick type of players, but a lot of players can make more money returning to school to develop. It's better for the pro leagues as well.
 

It’s a little bit apples to oranges but, A Smith is a big body to set the edge at 6’6”” 285 lbs.
by comparison, Dallas Turner for the Vikes is 6’3” 247.
ANT has quickness and that big frame. I like his size and speed a lot.
 




I love that Smith is staying and for a wide variety of reasons. His is an excellent player; his coming back has to make a positive impact on some other players that are considering staying; and the guy is just happy. Every time he speaks and is front of others he is smiling. There has to be a lot of good he brings to the locker. He loves being a Gopher!! I am pumped about Gopher football in 2026.
 

While it's nice to have him back, if he had a round 2 grade I think he should have entered the draft
 

The fact he said it immediately after the bowl win tells how much he is bought in imo. He was excited to tell the fans, his teammates and just the joy you could see for himself on his face. And PJ off to the left just soaking it in. It's good for everyone involved.
 




Assuming Menz comes back we will have a really strong pair of rush ends next year. Shore up the middle of the D-Line through the portal and we could have a very strong D-Line with those two racing to the QB.
 

Just watching another replay. At 7:35 game time, there was a New Mexico QB option that broke for big yards. Anthony Smith was chasing and was the same speed or maybe catching that QB (wildcat?). Not sure his real position.
 

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