The Gophers received a commitment from Covington, Georgia safety Darius Green this morning. He is a three-star prospect with an 87 rating, according to 24/7 Sports. Green chose Minnesota over offers from Virginia, East Carolina, Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, Maryland, Indiana and others. Minnesota’s staff has consistently valued recruits with versatility and above average athleticism. […] READ MORE
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Gophers receive a commitment from La Porte, Texas DL Albert Regis
On Wednesday afternoon, the Gophers picked up a commitment from Albert Regis, a 6’1’’ 290-pound ATH from La Porte, Texas. Regis is a three-star recruit according to 24/7 Sports. Regis had 13 total offers including from Virginia Tech, Baylor and Houston. Watching his film, you see Regis able to get off the line quickly and […] READ MORE
Five Gophers Drafted! – Staying in the House – Episode 8
I recapped the NFL Draft and explored fits for every Minnesota player who was selected or signed. What roles could each of them play as rookies? READ MORE
Gophers receive a commitment from China Spring, Texas OLB D’Marion Alexander
The Gophers received a commitment from China Spring, Texas outside linebacker D’Marion Alexander. Alexander, a three-star recruit, held offers from Kansas, TCU, Texas Tech and others, according to 24/7 Sports. It will be fun to watch Alexander develop in Minnesota’s system. At 6-foot-5, 215 pounds, he has excellent length and will continue to add weight. […] READ MORE
Four-star Illinois QB/WR Sam Jackson commits to the Gophers
The Gophers received a commitment from Naperville, Illinois athlete Sam Jackson. Jackson, a four-star prospect, is the seventh-rated player in Illinois, according to 24/7 Sports rankings. He originally committed to Minnesota early last year, but re-opened his recruiting process. Jackson held offers from Illinois, Iowa, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Oregon, Wisconsin and others. With the […] READ MORE
Ohio cornerback Tamarion Crumpley commits to the Gophers
The Gophers have received a commitment from Cincinnati, Ohio cornerback Tamarion Crumpley. The 6-foot, 175-pound defensive back held offers from Maryland, Kentucky, Michigan State, Pittsburgh and others, according to 24/7 Sports. Crumpley, a three-star prospect, is the third defensive back to join the 2021 class. Minnesota recently received commitments from four-star cornerbacks Steven Ortiz Jr. and […] READ MORE
Four-Star Nebraska CB Avante Dickerson Commits to the Gophers
The Gophers have received a commitment from four-star Omaha, Nebraska cornerback Avante Dickerson. He held offers from Nebraska, Oregon, Georgia, Iowa, LSU, Ohio State, Texas and others. Dickerson, a four-star prospect, is the top recruit in Nebraska, according to 24/7 Sports. He becomes the program’s second-highest rated commit (0.9609) of the internet era, per 24/7 […] READ MORE
Ohio linebacker Devon Williams commits to the Gophers
The Gophers have received a commitment from Dublin, Ohio linebacker Devon Williams. He previously committed to Kentucky in late January, but flipped to Minnesota on Friday. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound linebacker also held offers from Michigan, Nebraska, Michigan State, Pittsburgh, Iowa State and others, per 24/7 Sports Rankings. Williams stood out in coverage and has excellent sideline-to-sideline […] READ MORE
VIDEO: Inside the Film Room with Rodney Smith – Staying in the House – Episode 7
On Episode 7 of “Staying in the House,” former Gophers running back Rodney Smith joined me in the film room. We dove into a variety of topics, including why he had so much success off outside zone! Rodney provided a ton of insight in this video: READ MORE
VIDEO: Inside the Film Room with Rodney Smith – Staying in the House – Episode 7
On Episode 7 of “Staying in the House,” former Gophers running back Rodney Smith joined me in the film room. We dove into a variety of topics, including why he had so much success off outside zone! Rodney provided a ton of insight in this video: READ MORE