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
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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
Gophers receive a commitment from Georgia WR Lemeke Brockington
The Gophers have received a commitment from Moultrie, Georgia wide receiver Lemeke Brockington. He chose Minnesota over offers from South Carolina, Kentucky, Purdue, Miami, Tennessee and others, per 24/7 Sports Rankings. Brockington, a 6-foot, 185-pound wide receiver, grabbed 53 receptions for 921 yards and 13 touchdowns last year. The only testing metric we have is […] READ MORE
PODCAST: Whalen on recruiting during COVID-19, draft day memories, and more!
With recruiting having to happen 100% off-campus, Lindsay Whalen talks about what her and her coaching staff are doing to stay connected with current players as well as potential recruits. Click here to hear the full podcast! If you enjoy what you hear, please like and subscribe to both our podcast on your favorite podcast […] READ MORE
Four-Star Gophers Commit Steven Ortiz Jr. – Staying in the House – Episode 6
I caught up with Steven Ortiz Jr., one of the highest-rated defensive back commits in Gopher Football history. Why did he choose Minnesota without visiting campus? Also, you don’t want to miss Steven’s answers during the rapid fire session! READ MORE
Four-star Arizona DB Steven Ortiz Jr. commits to the Gophers
The Gophers received a commitment from Goodyear, Arizona (Desert Edge High School) defensive back Steven Ortiz Jr. Ortiz, a four-star prospect, is currently Minnesota’s second highest-rated cornerback commit in the internet era, according to 24/7 Sports data. He held offers from Washington, Oregon, Arizona, California, Nebraska, Penn State and others. Among 2021 cornerback recruits, Ortiz ranks No. 17 […] READ MORE
Staying in the House – Gophers Commit Brady Boyd – Episode 5
The Gophers recently received a commitment from one of the most dynamic wide receivers in Texas. I caught up with Brady Boyd to recap his recruiting process and decision. Why did he choose Minnesota? Get to know the program’s newest commit in this video! READ MORE
Western Michigan graduate transfer Brandon Johnson chooses the Gophers
Richard Pitino and his staff continue to make big moves on the spring recruiting trail. The Gophers received a commitment from Western Michigan graduate transfer Brandon Johnson on Thursday. He is immediately eligible for next season. Johnson, an All-MAC Third Team selection, averaged 15.4 points and 8.1 rebounds last season. The power forward finished his Western Michigan […] READ MORE