Minnesota Gophers 2027/2028 Midwest Recruiting Tracker

Now that we're in the midst of Week 8 of the 2025 college football regular season, PrepRedzone thought it'd be fun to take a second and focus on some recruiting, namely the Minnesota Golden Gophers, who are held so near & dear to the hearts of many Minnesotans. Through tracking who has been sent recruiting graphics, who has visited this season, who has been offered this season, and who the Gophers have generally been in contact with, PrepRedzone is proud to present your one-stop-shop for Minnesota's Midwest recruiting tracker, particularly in the 2027 and 2028 classes. Get to know Minnesota's current recruiting board below! Ski-U-Mah and RTB, Minnesota vs Nebraska tonight at 7PM! Go Gophers!   --   *=priority recruit   Dakotas   Austin Dowd (Brandon Valley, SD) 2027. TE. 6'4, 230 lbs.   Offers: None   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue home game)   North Dakota (9/20/25)   South Dakota State (8/30/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>placed 6th at the 2025 South Dakota track & field state meet with a 167'08 in the Javelin</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>flashes some ability as a route runner. Dowd is able to cut off his routes well and complete contested catch around the middle of the field</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>nonstop motor as a run blocker, one of the more effective and hard-nosed in the Midwest. </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>comes out of a South Dakota 11AA powerhouse and talent factory</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>physical, technically-sound inline blocker. Especially crushing finisher and equally effective at the LOS or at the second level.</li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AustinDowd_20/status/1977428013324144783 </div></figure>   Drake Mikkelsen (Lennox, SD) 2027.   Offers: South Dakota   Visits: North Dakota State (9/27/25)   South Dakota State (8/31/25)   Competed at Minnesota's Prospect Camp on June 3rd   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>reliable strong hands can catch the pigskin away from his body and complete catches through contact. Is also willing to put his body on the line to make the catch </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>at 6'4, 200+, Mikkelsen presents posses a large catch radius, body control in 50/50 catch situations and when tracking the ball, and the deep speed to win vertically against both man and zone coverage</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>ranked in the PrepHoops Dakotas 2027 state basketball rankings, plays club bball with Team Warwick </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>30 catches for 499 yards and 11 receiving TDs, 1 rushing TD in six games of the 2025 football season</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>23.60 200M and 50.25 400M PR in the 2025 outdoor track and field season </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Drake_Mikkelsen/status/1976727211031068935 </div></figure>   Peyton Seil (Bismarck Century, ND) 2027. OL. 6'6, 305 lbs.   Offers: None   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue home game. Also camped with Minnesota 6/16/25)   North Dakota (9/20/25)   North Dakota State (9/13/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>displays good balance and solid lateral agility and can track and play LBs and DBs in space. Decent pass pro experience for a North Dakota OL </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>looks decently bendy, though he could play a bit lower, works to finish once he gets his paws on a defender</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li> RT and LT experience, big, wide base, solid foot speed, easily able to climb and be effective at the second level </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>2025 North Dakota Flagship Camp and UWRF Minnesconsin Mega Camp Top Performer </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/PeytonSeil/status/1977403685065138499 </div></figure>   Illinois   AJ Coleman (Sterling) 2027. OT. 6'6, 275 lbs.   Offers: Liberty, Akron   Visits: Minnesota (9/6/25 for Northwestern State game)   Illinois (9/13/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Only one game of 2025 game film publicly available </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Comfortable in pass protection and has a very smooth, fleet-footed pass set </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Laterally nimble & controlled, powerful strike when he locks out and extends </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>LT. Gets off the ball well, good initial pop. </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Ajcoleman_2027/status/1964756061673689184 </div></figure>   Owen Matela (Lyons Township) 2027. TE. 6'5, 215 lbs.   Offers: Kent State   Visits: Minnesota (9/6/25 for Northwestern State game)   Northwestern (10/4/25)   Northern Illinois (10/5/24)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>versatile as a blocker. Able to pass set and win reps against DEs or bully DBs and LBs in the second and third level of the field</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>especially impressive redzone asset with plus body control at the catch point and when shutting down his routes </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>positionally versatile and can run routes and create separation flexed out on the perimeter or from a traditional inline position. Impressive at the top of the route for his size </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>massive catch radius. Possesses noticeable contested catch ability, as well as vertical bounce, which he uses effectively in the middle of the field as well as in redzone situations </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/0wenmatela14/status/1964731371022401587 </div></figure>   *Luke Injaychock (Nazareth Academy) 2027. OL. 6'6, 285 lbs.   Offers: Minnesota (offered 5/9/25) Illinois, Cincinnati, Ohio State, Ohio, Temple, Washington State, Miami (OH), Kansas, Iowa State, San Diego State, NC State, Northwestern, Louisville, Toledo   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue home game, also visited Minnesota in June for an unofficial)   North Carolina (9/28/25)   North Carolina State (9/27/25)   Notre Dame (9/13/25)   Ohio State (8/30/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>already a 2x state champ who comes out of a powerhouse Illinois 5A competitor Nazareth Academy, which possesses a recent trend of blue-chip P4 prospects. The Roadrunners have just been promoted to Class 6A for the 2025 season in Illinois </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>strong run blocker who gets up and under DL to utilize leverage in order to finish with crushing physicality </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>impressive puller who flies out of his stance and can get out and break down in space to set the edge and corral quicker DBs and LBs outside of the box. Able to set the edge in space as well as reach DEs at the LOS</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>RT who projected to the interior in college. Road-grader of a run blocker and a brick wall in pass pro. Displays good footwork in each responsibility and assignment </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>PrepRedzoneIL Showcase veteran and Top Performer </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>350+ snaps in 2025 without giving up a sack</li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LukeInjaychock/status/1977463415099498999 </div></figure>   Ronald Moore (Kenwood Academy) 2027. DT. 6'2, 275 lbs   Offers: Missouri (first offer, offered 10/6/25), West Virginia (offered 10/6/25), Minnesota (offered 10/10/25)   Visits: None   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>keeps his hands, strength to overwhelm blockers at the contact point if he wins interior hand positioning. Smooth arm-over, lateral twitchy, nimble feet combine to give the 275 lber. legit pass rushing juice. Has posted 2 sacks, an INT, and some game-changing 4th and short stops in 2025 </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>NG/3T with a great get-off and frightening closing speed at a reported 6'2, 275+ </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Comes out of a traditional Chicago Public School powerhouse Kenwood Academy and talent-factory with a big-time recent trend of P4 talent and prospects. Owns excellent size at a premier position on the recruiting trail and in the portal. Athletic, big-bodied interior defensive bodies don't grow on trees</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>One of the Midwest's biggest stock risers and winners of the ongoing 2025 prep football season, earning his first offers - all of which were P4 - this month in quick succession </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/RonaldMoore01/status/1976638882964971912 </div></figure>   Indiana   Sean Fox (Warren Central, IN) 2027. LB. 6'5, 215 lbs.   Offers: Minnesota (offered 9/17/25), Cincinnati, Bowling Green State, Purdue, Toledo   Visits: Purdue (9/13/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Going to blow up this offseason as his 2025 tape, as well as eventual in-person testing, makes the rounds </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>thumper at the contact point. Eye-catching defensive range, start/stop ability, and ability to set the edge and make plays behind the LOS </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>play speed is very impressive, especially for his size. Easily blocks a punt in the second play of his Week 1-5 highlights that shows off a rare skillset at 6'5, 215+</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>incredibly tall, long, lean, rangy, playmaking off-ball linebacker with the movement ability to project to LB at the next level </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Sean1Fox/status/1968503339844309109 </div></figure>   Ethan Reyna (Andrean, IN) 2027. LB. 6', 220 lbs.   Offers: Minnesota (offered 9/15/25), Rutgers, Eastern Michigan, Purdue, Western Michigan, Toledo   Visits: Notre Dame (10/11/25)   Cincinatti (10/4/25)   Minnesota (9/27/25)   Illinois (9/13/25)   Indiana (9/6/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>wrecking ball of a RB who can easily run and slip through tackle attempts at his lower body</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Good read/processing ability, flies to the football with good angles, quick when working around climbing blockers, and is a technically-sound tackler who does a good job of squaring up ball carriers at the contact point, especially in the hole </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>sideline-to-sideline speed and pursuit range </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>productive blitzer with good closing speed at 220 pounds</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>49'1.75" 2025 indoor T&F season shot put, 46'4 2024 outdoor T&F season shot put </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/EthanReyna44/status/1967766169839907232 </div></figure>   Muya Jonas (La Porte, IN) 2026. OT. 6'8, 280 lbs.   Offers: Minnesota (offered 10/9/25), Toledo, West Virginia, Miami (OH), Cincinnati   Visits: Has his lone official visit scheduled to Minnesota on November 1st   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Absolutely dripping with upside. Incredibly high ceiling, pun intended </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>No issues playing with physicality</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Plays with a strong, wide base and impressive foot speed. Lateral agility stands out on tape as well</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Noticeable bend, as well as quickness and start/stop ability. Easily able to close space, corral, and square up LBs and DBs in space thanks to his body control and COD ability </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>RT with overwhelming length. Can really move some mass when he locks out and extends his arms in run blocking reps </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Strong basketball background who is a recent convert to football, as well as the offensive line. Reports a 7'4" wingspan </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>lone 2026 representative on the list, as Jonas is one the 2025 season's biggest winners and stock risers, earning his first - and only - B1G offer earlier this month from the Gophers</li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jonas_muya64/status/1976439625804877864 </div></figure>   Iowa   [player_tooltip player_id='1197463' first='Nolan' last='Kriegel'] (Iowa Valley, IA) 2027. 6'3, 190 lbs. QB/ATH.   Offers: None   Visits: Iowa State (8/31/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>next-level-worthy size, speed, athleticism combination show up in some electric, video game-reminding, eye-catching highlights against 8Man defenses and opponents </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>DL, QB, do-it-all presence on the gridiron. Overpowering physicality presents itself in all three phases of the game</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>4-sport athlete and three-phase contributor competes for 8Man Iowa Valley/Marengo, attendance 266 in 2025</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Through 6 weeks of 2025 action, Kriegel has posted 473 yards and 8 passing TDs, 1,153 yards and 26 rushing TDs, 54 receiving yards and 1 TD, 16.5 tackles (13 solo), 6 TFLs, 1 INT, 1 defensive TD, 102 kick return yards and 2 TDs </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>1,119 yards and 18 passing TDs, 1,991 yards and 40 (!) TDs rushing, 2 receiving TDs, 33.5 tackles (23 solo), 8.5 TFL, 1 INT in 2024 as a sophomore </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Nolan_Kriegel/status/1956125175524536614 </div></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1197438' first='Jaxx' last='DeJean'] (OABCIG, IA) 2027. 6'4, 220 lbs.   Offers: Iowa, Kansas State, Michigan, UAB, UNLV   Visits: None   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>As a sophomore, DeJean helped Odebolt-Arthur-Battle Creek-Ida Grove to a 7-3 record and berth in the second round of the iowa Class 1A playoffs. Totaled 57 catches for 620 yards (10.9 YPC) and 10 TD + 16 rushes for 38 yards. Added 20.5 tackles, 2 INTs as a CB and averaged 33.4 yards per punt</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>As a freshman, DeJean earned varsity snaps on both sides of the ball, recording 500 receiving yards, 128 rushing yards, and 12 total TDs + 28 tackles and 4 INTs</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>No 2025 game film publicly available, but DeJean is already a certified game-changer with one of the most dynamic skillsets in the Midwest. Four-sport athlete and three-phase contributor on the gridiron for Iowa small school competitor OABCIG</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Obvious Iowa lean due to his brother - now-Philadelphia Eagles standout DB Cooper DeJean - which is why I'm assuming the Gophers haven't offered, as Jaxx is just as special as his older brother. </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>11.62 100M, 23.55 200M in the 2025 outdoor T&F season</li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jaxxdejean35/status/1971644776064995766 </div></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1584432' first='Brayden' last='Hanks'] (Cedar Falls) 2027. LB. 6'2, 220 lbs.   Offers: Toledo, Northern Illinois   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue game)   Iowa State (9/27/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Play speed helps Hanks show up all over the field. Rangy, attacks blocks with physicality, comfortable and effective tackling in space</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>2025 regular season stock riser who has earned his first two offers this fall, both from FBS competitors </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Measured in at 6'1.5", 212 this summer at Wisconsin's Prospect Camp, going 4.7 in the 40 twice, 4.58 and 4.62 in the pro-agility, and 9'8 and 9'7 in the broad jump</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Measured in at 6010, 212 with a 6031 wing at Iowa State's summer prospect camp. Went 4.72 and 4.75 in the 40, 30'11 and 30'8 in the triple jump </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Braydenhanks08/status/1976681363232153993 </div></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1687026' first='Landon' last='Montford'] (Dallas Center-Grimes) 2027. OL. 6'5, 250 lbs.   Offers: None   Visits: Minnesota (9/6/25 for Northwestern State win)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>lateral twitch and explosiveness is an asset in zone blocking schemes and rare to see from a tackle of his size </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>flies out of his stance off the snap, able to combo and climb with a ton of play speed at 6'5, 250+ </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>RT with a clean pass set and a ton of bend for his size and age. Patient, concise footwork, great job playing the opponent's hands in pass pro and is always working to finish </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/landonmontford/status/1964434693769527719 </div></figure>   Nate Mahr (Crestwood) 2027. WR. 6'5, 200 lbs.   Offers: None   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue win). Also camped with Minnesota in June   North Dakota (9/20/25)   Northern Iowa (9/13/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>shows some YAC ability thanks to his length and balance </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>reliable hands, does a good job of finding space against zone defense, tracks the deep ball well, speed and on-film mobility fit the WR designation as a prep </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>11.40 100M, 22.99 200M, 4th place at the Iowa state track & field meet in the distance medley and 4x100, 19'8 long jump PR in 2025 outdoor T&F season </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MahrNate/status/1977238429676007445 </div></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1687033' first='Declan' last='Heying'] (Des Moines Christian) 2028. 6'6, 275 lbs.   Offers: Minnesota (offered 10/11/25), Nebraska, Iowa State. All came during the 2025 season   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue win, where he received the offer)   Iowa this coming weekend   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>road-grader in run blocking situations </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>able to get out of his stance with urgency to handle speed rushers in pass pro. Clean, concise pass set footwork overall. </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>RT with noticeable heavy hands and a crushing knack for finishing </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>2025 season Midwest stock riser out of the sophomore class, looking and playing like a future blue-chip talent </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DeclanH2028/status/1977200322818064540 </div></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1198829' first='Kason' last='Clayborne'] (Sioux City East) 2027. LB. 6'3, 220 lbs.   Offers: Minnesota (offered 10/11/25), Arizona, Iowa State, Sac State, South Dakota State   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue game, where he received the offer)   Iowa State (9/6/25)   South Dakota State (8/30/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>blocked a punt from a 3-point stance to show off great burst </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>effective blitzer and overwhelms at the contact point </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>won an impressive 50/50 contested ball in the end zone to show off some ball skills and vertical bounce </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Good defensive range, impressive closing speed, instinctual and does a good job of finding the ball through misdirection and traffic </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Sleek, smooth, aggressive demeanor and play style. Long strider that covers a significant amount of with each step. Seems to seek out, suck in space, and stick to ball carriers like a predator on prey </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>31 tackles (22 solo), 4 TFLs, 1 sack, 16 receptions for 168 yards and 2 TDs through six games of 2025 action </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>2025 regular season Midwest stock riser, earning all three of his P4 offers during the fall </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KasonClayborne/status/1977149618229330315 </div></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1609271' first='Gavin' last='Stecker'] (Bettendorf) 2027. LB. 6'3, 200 lbs.   Offers: Minnesota (offered on 9/16/25), Kansas, Iowa, Kansas State, Iowa State   Visits: Kansas (8/23/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>quick and shifty when working around blocking attempts at the second level of the field </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>excellent 1v1 tackler in space, sideline-to-sideline defensive range </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>long, wiry frame shows a ton of potential to add weight in a college S&C program </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Comes out of a traditional Iowa big school football powerhouse with a heckuva track record of football and wrestling athletes </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>through five weeks of the 2025 season has posted 50.5 tackles, 6 TFL, 1.5 sacks.</li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/gstecker24/status/1968109713805152323 </div></figure>   *[player_tooltip player_id='1197458' first='Landon' last='Blum'] (Woodbine) 2027. WR. 6'4, 210 lbs.   Offers: Minnesota (offered 4/12/25), Northwestern, Kansas, Wisconsin, Kansas State, Iowa State, Maryland, Illinois, Iowa, Vanderbilt, Sac State, Toledo   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue game)   Iowa State (9/6/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Excellent body control and 50/50 ball ability. Highlight-reel contested catches in his junior tape and has some juice after the catch thanks to his length, balance, and quickness</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>unstoppable receiving force in Iowa 8Man ranks. Easily able to take the top off the defense, positionally versatile, tracks the deep ball well, and shifty at the top of the route</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Competes for Iowa 8Man competitor Woodbine High School. Also a shooting guard for Woodbine's basketball team and ETG Midwest AAU club </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>through seven games of the 2025 season, Blum has posted 33 catches for 649 yards and 16 receiving TDs</li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/landon_blum/status/1911147043726241898 </div></figure>   Kansas   Carter Lewis (Eudora, KS) 2028. iOL. 6'3, 250 lbs.   Offers: None   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue win)   Washburn University (9/26/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Moves mass when he locks out and extends, good leg drive post contact, excels in the play-to-play physicality in the trenches</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>embodies the "low man wins" mantra. Consistent leverage, seeks out and thrives in contact, positionally versatile as both an offensive center and tackle </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>RT/OC who projects to the interior offensive line in college. Flies out of his stance, bull at the contact point, laterally agile and explosive </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CarterLewis78/status/1977377538939777275 </div></figure>   *Gus Corsair (Hays) 2027. iOL. 6'2.5", 285 lbs.   Offers: Minnesota (offered 3/20/25), North Carolina, Auburn, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Toledo, Arkansas State, Kansas State, Kansas, Iowa State   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue win)   Illinois (9/13/25)   Kansas State (8/30/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>153'8" discus in April of 2025 </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Mauler in run blocking situations and one of the best iOL in pass protection in the entire Midwest </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Excellent base and balance, combined with his lateral quickness, make him incredibly hard to move off his mark or get out of position </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Top Performer at one of Minnesota's two summer prospect camps. Shutdown during 1v1s and tested well for his size and age</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>projects to the interior in college </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/gus_corsair/status/1977396271984918641 </div></figure>   Brody Pfannenstiel (Hoisington) 2027. ATH. 6'3, 225 lbs.   Offers: Minnesota (offered on 10/10/25), Kansas State, Illinois, Kansas   Visits: Illinois (10/11/25)   Nebraska (9/20/25)   Kansas (8/23/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>explosive, twitchy defensive linemen with sideline-to-sideline range and a ton of pass-rushing juice </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>dynamic, athletic, dominant skillset that thrives in a variety of on-field assignments and scenarios </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>explodes out of his stance and is a real vertical threat as a TE, as well as a quick route runner</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>frightening, downhill, runaway train of a tailback who makes the seas part when he's got a full head of steam</li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Brodypfanny1/status/1976838165416886510 </div></figure>   Remington Merlau (Rose Hill) 2028. DE/HB. 6'4, 235 lbs.   Offers: Minnesota (10/11/25 at Purdue visit), Kansas, Iowa State, Kansas State   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue win)   Mizzou (9/13/25)   Kansas (8/23/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>good get-off and first step, able to turn the corner and bend the edge with pace, hammer at the contact point </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>3T/5T with exciting closing speed and a nose for the football. Quick, active hands and does a good job of not getting tied up or engaged with would-be blockers around the LOS </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>baseball player for Rose Hill, manning first base and designated hitter</li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/RemingtonMerlau/status/1977237232755879966 </div></figure>   Michigan   Hunter Hankamp (Coopersville) 2027. OT. 6'4, 245 lbs.   Offers: None   Visits: Western Michigan (9/20/25)   Michigan State (9/13/25)   Minnesota (9/6/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>if the in person eval matches the game tape, Hankamp is a shoe-in for P4 offers sooner rather than later </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>bull at the contact point, but nimble and graceful on his feet, especially in his pass set. Never seems to get out of position, over his toes, or overreach </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>easily able to reach and pull around the LOS, smooth, fluid mobility and change of direction skills for his size</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>LT with noticeable bend, a sturdy, wide base, great balance, and no passivity in pass pro </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Multi-sport athlete at Coopersville High School who is an All-Conference lacrosse player as well </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/HunterHankamp/status/1956045377150300233 </div></figure>   Drew Aagesen (Goodrich) 2027. DL/TE. 6'5, 265 lbs.   Offers: None   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue win)   Ferris State (9/20/25)   Michigan State (8/29/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>good long speed for his size, high effort, two-way contributor </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>positionally versatile, dominant one he gets hands on, productive edge presence with a good get-off for his size </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>hulking presence on both the OL and DL</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Through seven games of the 2025 season, Aagesen was an extremely productive pass rusher, totaling 32 tackles, 9 sacks, and 2 FFs defensively </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>2024 MHSFA state champion with Goodrich High School </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>6'5 center on the hardwood with Goodrich and the D Rice Elite AAU club</li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DrewAagesen/status/1977378923362005335 </div></figure>   Cam Payne (Byron Center) 2027. RB/LB. 6', 210 lbs.   Offers: Toledo   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue win)   Bowling Green State (9/13/25)   Michigan State (8/30/25)   Purdue (8/23/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>impressive contact balance and lower body strength</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>sudden, powerful cuts and footwork in space</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>dynamic offensive weapon who is an asset out of the backfield as a pass-catcher. Tracks the deep ball well, able to get open on a variety of routes </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>RHP on the Byron Center baseball team </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Cam_payne22/status/1977563705648042384 </div></figure>   Dewey Young (Kalamazoo Central) 2027. OT. 6'5, 285 lbs.   Offers: Minnesota (offered 6/3/25), Ohio State, Bowling Green State, Toledo, Miami (OH), Indiana, Colorado, Kansas, Western Michigan, Michigan State, Purdue, Iowa State, Boston College, West Virginia, Mizzou, Florida State, North Carolina, Clemson, Auburn   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue win)   Michigan State (9/6/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>plays to the whistle and always works to finish </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>good pass set for a prep OT. Can easily handle both speed and/or power from opposing rushers</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>bendy for his size, quick, fluid puller who can get out of his stance and move well for his size</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>crushing run blocker who is difficult to disengage from once he gets paws on and interior hand positioning </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>LT who looks like a runaway fridge on the left side of the LOS </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>All-State baseball selection as a sophomore </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>blue-chip OT prospect out of the Mitten who is/was one of the biggest visitors the Gophers have seen during the 2025 campaign </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DeweyYoung2027/status/1976662351198990474 </div></figure>   Myles Smith (Farmington) 2027. EDGE. 6'5, 230 lbs.   Offers: West Virginia, Mizzou, Ole Miss, Cincinnati, Iowa State   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue win)   Cincinnati (10/4/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>able to go speed-to-power, as well as drop his hips, when working through OT's blocking attempts </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>eye-catching play speed that allows him to chase down ballcarriers from the backside of the LOS </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>good first step, twitchy lateral agility, can crumple blocking attempts thanks to his physicality and strength at the contact point </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>3 sacks through the first three games of the 2025 season </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>2025 regular season recruiting stock riser who earned all five of his P4 offers during the fall </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MylesS98/status/1975926281586815191 </div></figure>   Camden Noe (Portage Central) 2028. LB. 6'4, 205 lbs.   Offers: Minnesota (offered 6/7/25, camped with Minnesota on June 16th), Central Michigan, Toledo, Western Michigan, Miami (OH)   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue win)   Plans a visit to Toledo on November 22nd   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>instinctive, rangy, athletic, physical linebacker who could project to multiple different positions in college </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>game-breaking, powerful triple-option tailback with a nose for the endzone and a ton of contact balance as a sophomore</li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/camdenjnoe/status/1931552498226978839 </div></figure>   Minnesota   *[player_tooltip player_id='212480' first='Blake' last='Betton'] (Shakopee) 2027. DB/LB. 6'3, 205 lbs.   Offers: Minnesota (6/2/25, after his camp performance in Dinkytown), Kansas State, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Michigan, Mizzou, Illinois, Iowa, Vanderbilt, Washington State, Iowa State, South Dakota, South Dakota State, North Dakota, North Dakota State   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue win)   Michigan (10/4/25)   Northwestern (9/27/25)   Wisconsin (9/20/25)   Iowa State (9/6/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>excellent open-field tackler. Mobile and physical enough to produce inside the box or out in back end of the defense </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>huge catch radius with plus length and excellent bounce + 50/50 ability from the defensive secondary </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>prep safety that projects to LB in college, legit 6'3, 200+ as a sophomore and second-year starter in Minnesota's biggest classification of competition </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>64 tackles, 2 INT, 1 TFL through 8 games of the MN regular season </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Top Performer at Minnesota's first prospect camp of the 2025 summer camp szn </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Top 50 hooper in Minnesota's 2027 class, running with both Shakopee's varsity team and Howard Pulley AAU </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BettonBlake/status/1977396323109265469 </div></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1452200' first='Nehemiah' last='Ombati'] (Shakopee) 2027. DT. 6'3, 275 lbs.   Offers: Wisconsin, Iowa State, North Dakota, South Dakota State, North Dakota State   Visits: Minnesota (will be in attendance for tonight's matchup against Nebraska)   Iowa State (9/6/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>instinctive pass-rusher with excellent hand-usage and a tool bag of moves, high-effort, 3-down, versatile 3T or 5T</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Powerful, well-built junior playing in MN's largest class of competition. 47 tackles, 3 TFLs, 2 FFs in six games of action in 2025</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>PrepRedzoneMN Showcase Top Performer and MVP </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>2025 summer camp szn top performer who earned his first three D1 offers during June and July </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>2025 regular season stock riser who earned his first P4 offers this fall </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Nehemiah_Ombati/status/1978946585724604727 </div></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1292281' first='Martin' last='Sleen'] (Hermantown) 2027. RB. 5'11, 170 lbs.   Offers: None   Visits: None   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>big play back who can take it the distance any and every carry. Dazzling array of speed, quickness, balance, and vision</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>2025 midseason tape shows that Sleen is on another level than his competition, simply put </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Through 7 games of 2025 action with MN 4A Hermantown, Sleen has posted 128 carries for 1,570 yards (12.3 YPC) and 26 TDs</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Went to Iowa State this past summer, posted a 4.44 and 4.47 40, 33" triple jump at 5102, 171 lbs. with a 6004 wing</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>One of the best backs in MN, as well as one of the most athletic. 10.76 100M PR, 21.83 200M PR, 41'7" triple jump, 19'3.25" long jump during the 2025 MN outdoor T&F season </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MartinSleen27/status/1978572331870982228 </div></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1581350' first='Cartier' last='Russell'] (Cretin-Derham Hall) 2027. DB.   Offers: None   Visits: Minnesota (9/6/25 for Northwestern State win)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>One of the fastest juniors in MN, clocking a 11.05 100M and 21.95 200M during the 2025 MN outdoor T&F season </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CartierRussjr1/status/1964462579545493905 </div></figure>   De'mandre Frierson-Hollie (Cretin-Derham Hall) 2027. TE. 6'3, 235 lbs.   Offers: None   Visits: Minnesota (9/6/25 for Northwestern State win)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Good hooper with CDH's powerhouse varsity basketball team, ranked in the state of MN with PrepHoops </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>tons of juice as a pass catcher. Big catch radius, effective in 50/50 situations, good route runner with some shake at the top of the catch and loose hips, and reliable hands </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Top Performer at one of Minnesota's summer prospect camps </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Dre2tuff/status/1964446922716168386 </div></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1288283' first='Andrew' last='McGee'] (Shakopee) 2027. LB. 6'3, 215 lbs.   Offers: None   Visits: South Dakota State (8/30/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>instinctive, impressive play speed for his size, asset as a blitzer as well as in coverage, thumper at the contact point, both as a tackler and when attacking blocks </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>well-built, experienced, productive MN Big School off-ball linebacker </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>67 tackles, 4 TFLs, 2 sacks, 2 INTs in seven games of 2025 regular season action </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/andrew_mcgee27/status/1955036412782244114 </div></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1669604' first='Blake' last='Loughlin'] (Shakopee) 2027. LB. 6'2, 205 lbs.   Offers: None   Visits: None   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>"Loughlin is a fast, physical presence from his ILB spot, with the speed to chase down ball carriers for TFLs from the backside of the LOS. The 200+ pounder is laterally agile and can use that quickness to easily maneuver around climbing OL attempting to climb to the second level, and he does a good job of finding and sniffing out the football to meet RBs at the line of scrimmage for minimal gains." - from <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/10/minnesotas-biggest-2025-in-season-recruiting-stock-risers/">2025 Biggest In-Season Recruiting Stock Risers</a></li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>56 tackles and 4 TFLs in seven games of 2025 regular season action </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Top Performer at Minnesota's second prospect camp of the 2025 summer </li> </ul>   [player_tooltip player_id='1107372' first='Dearis' last='Hubbert'] (Prior Lake) 2027. RB. 6', 190 lbs.   Offers: None   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue win)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Strong lower body that can run through weaker tackle attempts, good burst, owns the top-end speed to finish runs once he gets in space</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>1,000 Pound Club member at Prior Lake High School </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>PrepRedzoneMN Showcase Top Performer who posted some impressive testing times, namely a 4.7 40, 4.41 shuttle, 9'4 broad </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>One of the faster tailbacks in Minnesota, clocking a 11.46 100M and 24.76 200M times as a sophomore during the 2025 outdoor T&F season </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DearisHubbert/status/1977459738586845242 </div></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1676622' first='Joseph' last='Hamer'] (Lakeville South) 2027. OT. 6'7, 345 lbs.   Offers: Iowa State   Visits: None   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>only two games of tape publicly available, still a bit of a mystery </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>can climb to the second level with impressive ease and quickness </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>bendy, flexible 6'7 OT with great pad level and a crushing run-blocking ability </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JosephHam71/status/1956465036895129959 </div></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1633442' first='Carter' last='Zollar'] (Stillwater) 2027. WR/TE. 6'4, 205 lbs.   Offers: None   Visits: (Minnesota - will be in attendance for 10/17 Friday night matchup against Nebraska)   South Dakota State (10/11/25)   Wisconsin (9/6/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Also plays varsity basketball for Stillwater and runs with the Minnesota Fury AAU squad </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>80" wingspan. 31 catches for 528 yards and 9 TDs in six games of 2025 action</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>"As one would hope with the size, the 2027 Ponies grad can win the 50/50 ball and is a contested catch standout, especially in the red zone, but he also possesses the speed to take the top off the defense and win vertically." - <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/09/prepredzonemns-2025-szn-breakout-stars-2027-edition/">2025 season breakout stars</a></li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>"prep WR with a massive catch radius due to a combination of his outstanding length, coordination, and ball skills. Zollar is dangerous and effective at the top of the route, accelerates out of his breaks, and is able to create separation against high-quality 6A DBs, plus he's willing and able to go over the middle to pluck the ball out of the air through traffic and potential upcoming hits." - <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/09/prepredzonemns-2025-szn-breakout-stars-2027-edition/">2025 season breakout stars</a></li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Czollar83/status/1977784093258764394 </div></figure>   *[player_tooltip player_id='1288313' first='Taye' last='Reich'] (Moorhead) 2027. RB. 5'10, 190 lbs.   Offers: Minnesota (offered 3/9/25), Iowa State, North Dakota State, North Dakota, Kansas State   Visits: Minnesota (10/11 for Purdue win. Also visited Minnesota 11/24/24)   Iowa State (9/27/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>vision, patience, and contact balance are all standout traits from his junior tape </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>twitchy, powerful, big-play speed & burst combination. Asset out of the backfield as a pass-catcher </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>verified P4-worthy athleticism, earned his first offer in the summer of 2024 after camping with KState </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>128 carries for 907 yards and 11 TDs in 8 games of action in 2025, first year Moorhead is playing against MN 6A competition </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/tayereich/status/1977516467579916593 </div></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1921151' first='Parker' last='Maloney'] (St. Peter) 2026. OT. 6'7, 260 lbs.   Offers: Western Michigan, St. Thomas   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue win)   St. Thomas (10/4/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>reports a 79.5" wingspan, 9'5 broad jump, 4.83 pro-agility, 4.89 L-drill. Is an easy dunker on the hardwood</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>biggest recruiting stock riser from Minnesota's 2025 season. One of the most under-the-radar 6'7 OTs we've seen while covering the state with PRZMN</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>holds a DIII basketball offer and placed 5th in MN's Class AA discus with a 164'2 toss</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>"The LT is incredibly long, with an absurd amount of room to fill in and add weight, and he's noticeably bendy and really explodes and brings his hips through contact, which can send defenders flying when he puts a good stick on them. He possesses maybe the best start/start ability I've seen in a 6'7 prospect. His ability to change direction suddenly and concisely when cutting off and trying to block second and third level defenders in space is incredibly rare to see in a linemen of his size, especially for an OL this under the radar." - <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/10/minnesotas-biggest-2025-in-season-recruiting-stock-risers/">2025 biggest in-season stock risers </a></li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>"Additionally, I love the pass set. Maloney explodes off the LOS and out of his stance like a TE or WR, is able to cover a ton of ground laterally and has good field awareness in zone blocking schemes that allows him to identify that free defender effectively. Also displays a good base that can absorb and redistribute contact well in pass protection." - <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/10/minnesotas-biggest-2025-in-season-recruiting-stock-risers/">2025 biggest in-season stock risers</a></li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ParkerMaloney2/status/1977227204351365471 </div></figure>   Trey Sanders (Eastview) 2027. CB. 6'2, 155 lbs.   Offers: None   Visits: Minnesota (will be in attendance for tonight's matchup with Nebraska)   Northern Illinois (10/4/25)   Minnesota State-Mankato (9/27/25)   North Dakota (9/6/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>2025 Bemidji State Big School War on the Shore First Team All-Camp selection </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>" Currently sitting at 36 tackles, 2 PBUs, and 1 INT, Sanders is impressively long, with a wiry frame and a ton of room to fill in, as well as what look like some of the longest arms in the Metro. He's an excellent zone defender who can read the QB's eyes and the developing route concept to step in front of WRs and make smooth breaks on the rock. The 6'2 CB also displays great ball skills, as he can use those long arms and body control to contort himself to break up balls on some difficult passes and angles. He also shows off his speed in an impressive chase down of a loose Farmington RB to save a TD, and he's a good tackler in 1v1 situations to boot." - <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/10/minnesotas-biggest-2025-in-season-recruiting-stock-risers/">biggest 2025 season stock risers </a></li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TreySanders_10/status/1979195424050139308 </div></figure>   *David Mack (Moorhead) 2027. WR. 6', 170 lbs.   Offers: Minnesota (offered 3/29/25), North Dakota State, South Dakota State, Sacramento State   Visits: Iowa State (9/6/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>varsity hooper with the Spuds, used to run with Howard Pulley AAU </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>best route runner in Minnesota </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Top Performer at one of Minnesota's prospect camps this summer</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>best WR in Minnesota. Has posted 76 catches for 1,046 yards and 17 TDs in 8 games of action, despite his QB1 being out with an injury for almost half of the regular season </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/david1mack/status/1972359866967896124 </div></figure>   Others Receiving Gameday Invites and/or recruiting graphics:   [player_tooltip player_id='1626389' first='Brady' last='Kemp'] (Lakeville North) 2027. TE. 6'5, 230 lbs. - recruiting graphic, has visited SDSU this fall   [player_tooltip player_id='1250092' first='Henry' last='Condon'] (St. Cloud Tech) 2027. TE. 6'6, 215 lbs. - gameday invite   [player_tooltip player_id='1540406' first='Everett' last='Arnold'] (St. Louis Park) 2027. QB. 6'5, 220 lbs. - gameday invite   Missouri   Will Seiler (Lee's Summit) 2027. 6'6, 295 lbs. - visit   Offers: Washburn Univesity   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue win)   North Dakota (9/20/25)   Kansas State (9/21/25)   Indiana (8/30/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>playing against top Missouri 6A competition and comes out of a very talented area in Lee's Summit, MO</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>road grader that paves over any defender in his way </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>good mobility for his size, climbs to the second level with urgency and balance</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>LT and RT experience, heavy hands, bull at the contact point, dominant run blocker who always works to finish and plays to the whistle </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>2025 Missouri All-State track and field selection </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/WillSeiler2/status/1977558833506738508 </div></figure>   Nebraska   Wyatt Frey (Lawrence-Nelson) 2027. QB/ATH. 6'5, 220 lbs.   Offers: Northwestern   Visits: South Dakota (10/4/25)   Colorado State (9/27/25)   Vanderbilt (9/20/25)   Nebraska (9/13/25)   Wisconsin (9/6/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>multi-sport athlete, three-phase contributor. Huge arm but is nearly unstoppable when he tucks the rock and takes off </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>dynamic, dominant Nebraska non-11-man competitor who also plays LB and safety </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Nebraska 8Man QB who had a strong 2025 Summer Camp SZN, earning an offer from Northwestern </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/FreyWyatt53088/status/1965246557856629201 </div></figure>   Ohio   Xavier Ratica (Lakota West) 2027. TE. 6'6, 240 lbs.   Offers: Bowling Green State, Kent State, Maryland, Southern Miss, Toledo, Tulsa   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue win)   Ball State (10/4/25(   Ohio (9/27/25)   Louisville (9/20/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>strong, physical, technically-sound run blocker from a traditional inline TE position</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>tough 1v1 tackling assignment for defenders</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>good speed after the catch </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>can finish contested catches through contact over the middle of the field </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/xavierratica/status/1977349116716810479 </div></figure>   Wisconsin   Lamont Hamilton (Racine St. Catherine's) 2026. WR/DB. 6', 170 lbs.   Offers: Minnesota (offered 1/31/25), Northern Iowa, Western Illinois, Illinois State, Kent State, Western Illinois (basketball), Grambling State   Committed to Minnesota 10/12/25   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/doodie_Lo_/status/1977418279481405718 </div></figure>   Harker Larsen (Evansville) 2027. 6'4, 220 lbs.   Offers: none   Visits: Wisconsin (9/6/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>sideline-to-sideline pursuit range, effective blitzer who is tough to manage in 1v1 assignments thanks to his quickness and strength, physical presence on the gridiron </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>positionally versatile as a RB, LB, and DE </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>ran a 11.12 100M as a freshman. 345 bench press. </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/harkerlarsen_19/status/1966326870817075319 </div></figure>   Sam Schmidt (West De Pere) 2027. OL. - gameday visit   Offers: South Dakota State, Sac State   Visits: Wisconsin (9/20/25)   Indiana (9/13/25)   Minnesota (9/6/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>"The starting LT brings excellent range to the position, proving he can easily get to the opposite edge and kick out a defender or lead up through a gap to level two. Overall, Sam does a great job of being light on his feet while getting to level two or mirroring and reacting to pass rushers. The difference maker is how Sam is still able to stay loaded up with power while moving with that range and fluidity. The rising OL has earned an offer from South Dakota State this offseason." - <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/2027-rankings-update-rising-up-the-rankings/">2027 Ranking's Risers </a></li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SamSchmidt76/status/1964516219152978044 </div></figure>   Cade Reikowski (Pewaukee) 2027. OL. 6'6, 290 lbs.   Offers: Washington State, Sac State, Northwestern, South Dakota State,   Visits: Minnesota (9/27/25)   Auburn (10/11/25)   Northwestern (9/13/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>"Cade is looking better than ever, and that is unfortunate for opposing DL. The Pewaukee junior has been playing at center this fall, and even taking on the biggest of IDL Cade's elite power rag dolls them. Cade checks the boxes of a top end recruit. Elite frame that is loaded up with equal power that quickly can devastate and punish opponents. The 290 lbs athlete is also showing he can move too. Both while engaged and in space. It is so fun watching the tape. You will see clips where it is a ball of bodies moving in one direction and it is because Cade is behind it driving them downfield and away from the ball. Elite size, length, power, and the mobility required to play at the highest level. No doubt Cade is one of the best in his Class overall." - <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/09/trench-titans-taking-over-at-the-halfway-point/">Trench Titans taking over at the Halfway Point </a></li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CadeReikowski/status/1972039933071446516 </div></figure>   Kingston Allen (Green Bay Notre Dame Academy) 2027. 6'1, 185 lbs. - visit   Offers: Northwestern, North Dakota, Eastern Michigan   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue win)   Iowa State (9/27/25)   Wisconsin (9/20/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>PrepRedzoneWI Midseason Player of the Year Watchlist </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>one of the most productive and explosive RBs in Wisconsin in 2025 </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>10.95 100M PR in May of 2025 </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>was offered by Northwestern three days ago, his first P4 offer </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KingstonAllen17/status/1977434061485355290 </div></figure>   *Isaac Miller (Catholic Memorial) 2027. DL. - visit, has offer   Offers: Minnesota (offered 11/24/24) Florida, Nebraska, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Tennessee, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Maryland, Utah, Indiana, Purdue, Notre Dame, Miami (FL), Michigan, Iowa, Iowa State, Kansas, Northwestern   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue win)   Wisconsin (9/20/25)   Will be at Notre Dame today   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>blue-chip EDGE prospect from a Wisconsin powerhouse. 83" wingspan and 35" arms </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>great play speed for his size helps Miller produce all over the field and in a variety of situations </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>incredibly rangy, mobile, and dynamic for his size </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Top Performer at Minnesota's second prospect camp of the 2025 summer, showing outrageous length, twitch, and bend off the edge of the LOS </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/isaacmiller_27/status/1977412589941641499 </div></figure>   Cole Reiter (Germantown) 2027. OL. 6'7, 300 lbs.   Offers: Minnesota (offered 1/31/25), Sac State, Ohio State, Washington State, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan State, Wisconsin, NDSU, Central Michigan   Visits: Minnesota (10/11/25 for Purdue win)   Wisconsin (9/20/25 and 9/6/25)   Ohio State (9/13/25)   Indiana (8/30/25)   Kansas (8/28/25)   Analysis:   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>blue-chip OT prospect in the 2027 class, one of the best in the entire Midwest </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>no 2025 game tape publicly available </li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>47'5" shot put PR, also Germantown's varsity basketball center and plays AAU ball with Chapman Basketball Academy </li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ColeReiter12/status/1977552674754068816 </div></figure>   More Offers Gone out this Fall   James Halter (Pittsburg Central Catholic, PA) 2027. OL.   Xavier Bala (St. Anthony's, NY) 2027. RB. 6'1, 215 lbs.   Amir Brown (Rolesville, NC) 2027. RB.   Josh Warren Jr. (Belle Glade, FL/Georgia Military College)   Alvin Mosley (Crawford, TX) 2027. ATH. 6'2.   Josh Johnson (Key West, FL) 2027. DE/LT.   Other Targets   Maleek Miller (Irmo, SC) - visit   Kaina Watson (Bishop Gorman, NV) 2026. WR. - visit   Justin Ortiz (Hilmar, CA) 2027. OL/DL. 6'7, 295 lbs.   Donovan McNabb Jr. (Chandler, AZ) 2027. WR. 6', 175 lbs. - visited Purdue weekend   Dajohn Yarborough (Basha, AZ) 2027. OT. 6'5. 330 lbs. - holds an offer, visited Purdue weekend

Now that we're in the midst of Week 8 of the 2025 college football regular season, PrepRedzone thought it'd be fun to take a second and focus on some recruiting, namely the Minnesota Golden Gophers, who are held so near & dear to the hearts of many Minnesotans. Through tracking who has been sent recruiting graphics, who has visited this season, who has been offered this season, and who the Gophers have generally been in contact with, PrepRedzone is proud to present your one-stop-shop for Minnesota's Midwest recruiting tracker, particularly in the 2027 and 2028 classes. Get to know Minnesota's current recruiting board below! Ski-U-Mah and RTB, Minnesota vs Nebraska tonight at 7PM! Go Gophers!