Official 2026 Roster Movement Thread - Who's In and Who's Out?

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btowngopher said:
Again, if a transfer plays a significant role it’s not a whiff even if he isn’t good. He’s better than the alternative options that were on the roster. I haven’t looked but I’m guessing we had more starts from first year transfer guys this year than we have ever had before.
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You still need them to be good. Some were, some weren't and some were probably a little better than people care to admit. Some like Davis and Biber did what they were suppose to do, no more no less
 



Gopher Ally said:
I drink and I know things, it’s true. Actually, the Ally’s got to know the young man through our kid at the U. He did not have a positive experience. Hopefully he finds a good home
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2 sides to every story but bummer he didn't have a good experience during his time at the U.
 

gopherguy06 said:
5 WR gone with Coleman. Crazy given we have talent at QB.
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Possible that they looked at it and felt they were no better than 4th next year behind Tracy, Smith, and either Hayes/Martino with a bunch of freshman coming in and likely transfers as well.

In the old days (you know like 4-5 years ago) guys would keep working and try to earn their spot. Now they just go looking for a new school.
 


Gopher Ally said:
Losing Coleman hurts, I thought he would take the next step in 2026. One would think the receivers would be excited to be catching bombs from Lyndsey.
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Seems like we’ve been down this road with receivers just like him a handful of times. I never really thought he was gonna amount too much after about half this season went by without him getting any run.
 

Gopher Ally said:
I drink and I know things, it’s true. Actually, the Ally’s got to know the young man through our kid at the U. He did not have a positive experience. Hopefully he finds a good home
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He also struggled with the transition from high school to college ball, and got homesick.
 

The Deliberate Stranger said:
Jack literally came in the next season, Jack may have even committed before Flip went into the portal I don't remember the timelines TBH
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You are correct. Maybe it was a combo of how he played at the end of the season and losing two upper class linebackers that year. The memory works in mysterious ways. I do recall thinking he was going to be a stud and help mask linebacker deficiency in pass coverage.
 











Gopherchase said:
Seems like we’ve been down this road with receivers just like him a handful of times. I never really thought he was gonna amount too much after about half this season went by without him getting any run.
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Wright, Tyler, now Coleman….seems like every time.
 


To be fair, I’m guessing the OC typically doesn’t do much chit chatting with the fourth/fifth string QB. It’s probably more on the position and S&C coaches to develop players at the early stage Kollock was in.
 



MNVCGUY said:
Possible that they looked at it and felt they were no better than 4th next year behind Tracy, Smith, and either Hayes/Martino with a bunch of freshman coming in and likely transfers as well.

In the old days (you know like 4-5 years ago) guys would keep working and try to earn their spot. Now they just go looking for a new school.
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It looks like Smith beat out Coleman and the latter is the odd man out.
 



Gopher Ally said:
He hardly communicated to the kid all year, no guidance. Maybe he wanted to run him off
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If Harbaugh didn't take time to work and communicate with Kollock, he should be shown the door. Either that or they have to have someone on staff that is exclusively the QB coach instead of having the OC/QB coach designation.
 

btowngopher said:
Well then… 😂 should probably have a separate QB coach.
upnorthkid said:
Harbaugh is the QB coach
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probably should have a designated QB coach for these young guys who are buried on the depth chart fresh out of high school, however we don’t pay our coordinators let alone a separate QB coach. Hopefully the new Cali kid has a better experience
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50PoundHead said:
If Harbaugh didn't take time to work and communicate with Kollock, he should be shown the door. Either that or they have to have someone on staff that is exclusively the QB coach instead of having the OC/QB coach designation.
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Totally agree, unfortunately PJ doesn’t get the money for assistants.
 

btowngopher said:
Wright, Tyler, now Coleman….seems like every time.
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Simon's high school recruits for the 21-24 classes have been absolutely horrendous. The only guys that have made any substantial contribution to the passing game are Lemeke from '21 and Smith from '24. Just an awful display of recruiting and/or development.

This has to be a concern but I assume PJ had his hand in this also being a CFB and NFL receiver. We realize the cream of the crop usually go the blue bloods but there have been plenty of lower rated HS receivers that have done well at lesser programs. And we have missed out with very few exceptions. Loya had decent numbers prior to coming here and has struggled to find the field.
Guys like Coleman have dreams and goals. For some reason they don't have confidence that Minnesota is the place for them to develop.

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Bayfield Gopher said:
Simon's high school recruits for the 21-24 classes have been absolutely horrendous. The only guys that have made any substantial contribution to the passing game are Lemeke from '21 and Smith from '24. Just an awful display of recruiting and/or development.

This has to be a concern but I assume PJ had his hand in this also being a CFB and NFL receiver. We realize the cream of the crop usually go the blue bloods but there have been plenty of lower rated HS receivers that have done well at lesser programs. And we have missed out with very few exceptions. Loya had decent numbers prior to coming here and has struggled to find the field.
Guys like Coleman have dreams and goals. For some reason they don't have confidence that Minnesota is the place for them to develop.

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Yeah WR has probably been out consistently weakest position post-Bateman/Johnson but Simon gets cut a lot of slack here. He should probably be one of the first coaches to go if we are replacing coaches based on performance.
 

Bayfield Gopher said:
Simon's high school recruits for the 21-24 classes have been absolutely horrendous. The only guys that have made any substantial contribution to the passing game are Lemeke from '21 and Smith from '24. Just an awful display of recruiting and/or development.

This has to be a concern but I assume PJ had his hand in this also being a CFB and NFL receiver. We realize the cream of the crop usually go the blue bloods but there have been plenty of lower rated HS receivers that have done well at lesser programs. And we have missed out with very few exceptions. Loya had decent numbers prior to coming here and has struggled to find the field.
Guys like Coleman have dreams and goals. For some reason they don't have confidence that Minnesota is the place for them to develop.

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As it sits with now, Nuke is gonna have to be a contributor next season, shoot maybe even in the bowl game.

Not saying that makes the WR recruiting from that time any better, just pointing it out lol
 

Word said:
Yeah WR has probably been out consistently weakest position post-Bateman/Johnson but Simon gets cut a lot of slack here. He should probably be one of the first coaches to go if we are replacing coaches based on performance.
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It is a bit alarming that our weakest position right now if possibly WR and it's our HC's position of expertise and he's had a consistent coach at the position. It's the depth that is the issue. We can put 2-3 good players on the field, but it falls off quickly with depth and players seeing the field.

Brockington has a solid career. 46 catches in 12 games
Smith was a R-Fr and has potential. 22 catches in 12 games
Tracy played well 35 catches in 12 games
Loya 10 catches over 10 games
Lainer 3 catches over 10 games
Coleman 5 catches over 8 games

TE's had 5 players play all 12 games and combined for 49 catches.

We return Smith and will need at least 3 WR's to come in or step up.
 

MaxyJR1 said:
It is a bit alarming that our weakest position right now if possibly WR and it's our HC's position of expertise and he's had a consistent coach at the position. It's the depth that is the issue. We can put 2-3 good players on the field, but it falls off quickly with depth and players seeing the field.

Brockington has a solid career. 46 catches in 12 games
Smith was a R-Fr and has potential. 22 catches in 12 games
Tracy played well 35 catches in 12 games
Loya 10 catches over 10 games
Lainer 3 catches over 10 games
Coleman 5 catches over 8 games

TE's had 5 players play all 12 games and combined for 49 catches.

We return Smith and will need at least 3 WR's to come in or step up.
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Tracy should be back as well next year. Definitely a position though where we will need some young guys to step up or some quality transfers to come in.
 

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