SIGNING DAY: THE GOPHERS' EXPECTED CLASS
A closer look at the Gophers' expected incoming football recruiting class. Photos courtesy of rivals.com:
• Eric Carter, WR, Lakeland Lake Gibson (Fla.), 5-10, 175: Three-star recruit picked the Gophers after de-committing from Cincinnati.
• Rayfield Dixon, LB, Loxahatchee Seminole Ridge (Fla.), 6-3, 195: Picked Minnesota over West Virginia; needs to add bulk.
• Berkley Edwards, RB, Chelsea (Mich.), 5-9, 195: Breakaway speed, good bloodlines; father (Stan) and brother (Braylon) reached NFL.
• Hendrick Ekpe, DE, Lewisville (Texas), 6-3, 230: His brother, Scott, started at defensive tackle for the Gophers last season as a freshman.
• Jordan Hinojosa, DT, Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College, 6-2, 295: Signed with Gophers last year, but academic issues sent him to junior college.
• Donovahn Jones, QB, Hampton Dutchtown (Ga.), 6-3, 190: Reportedly flipped his commitment from Missouri to Minnesota.
• De'Niro Laster, LB, Cleveland Heights (Ohio), 6-3, 220: Converted wide receiver; reportedly had late interest from Florida State.