Recruiting Articles

Jones had 44 touchdowns this season and finished his career with 4668 yards and 92 career touchdowns. The Gophers have twelve commitments from offensive players. Minnesota made strides with their rushing game as David Cobb became the first running back to gain more than 1,000 yards since 2006. His productivity along with strong rushing by […] READ MORE

Kafo committed to Minnesota in November. The Minnesota Golden Gophers finished 8-5 this past season. Part of the team’s improved record was due to a better-than-expected showing from the defense.   The Gophers finished fifth in the Big Ten in total defense, third in passing defense and eighth in rushing defense. They have received seven […] READ MORE

Conner Krizancic, a 6-2, 193-pound senior wide receiver from Mentor (OH) High, has become the 19th player to commit to Minnesota. Conner Krizancic, a 6-2, 193-pound senior wide receiver from Mentor (OH) High, has become the 19th player to commit to Minnesota.   Krizancic led the Cardinals to the state title game in his first […] READ MORE

Davis Anderson, a 6-2, 190-pound senior defensive back from Apple Valley (MN) High, is the one of the latest players to commit to Minnesota as a preferred walk-on.   Gopher Hole recently caught up Anderson to learn more about his decision.   Gopher Hole: What was the main reason that you decided to commit to […] READ MORE

Andrew Stelter, a 6-4 senior defensive end from Owatonna (MN) High School, committed to Minnesota in July and will sign with the Gophers on Wednesday. Andrew Stelter, a 6-4 senior defensive end from Owatonna (MN) High School, committed to Minnesota in July and will sign with the Gophers on Wednesday. Stelter was the lone non-senior […] READ MORE

Jeff Jones will announce his college decision Wednesday at 10am. Jeff Jones, a 5-10, 180-pound senior running back from Minneapolis Washburn who was named Minnesota’s Mr. Football, talked to Gopher Hole about the latest on his recruitment and his upcoming decision. He said that he will announce his decision at his high school at 10am […] READ MORE

Weyler shifted his commitment from Bowling Green to Minnesota on Monday night. Jared Weyler, a 6-5, 280-pound offensive lineman from Dayton (OH) Centerville, is the latest player to commit to Minnesota. Weyler helped lead the Elks to an 8-3 mark, losing to Dublin Coffman 42-14 in the first round of the Division I (largest class) […] READ MORE

Melvin Holland Jr., a 6-3, 190-pound wide receiver from Ashburn (VA) Briar Woods is the latest player to commit to Minnesota and is a big time commitment from a position in great need. Holland Jr. has the potential to be an impact threat for Minnesota. Melvin Holland Jr., a 6-3, 190-pound wide receiver from Ashburn […] READ MORE

Emmit Carpenter, a 6-1, 195-pound senior kicker from Ashwaubenon (WI) High, has become the latest player to accept a preferred walk-on opportunity with the Minnesota Golden Gopher football team. Emmit Carpenter, a 6-1, 195-pound senior kicker from Ashwaubenon (WI) High, has become the latest player to accept a preferred walk-on opportunity with the Minnesota Golden […] READ MORE