Dominik London, a standout RB from East Ridge, commits to Gophers

Dominik London committed to the Gophers after rushing for 2,211 yards last year as a junior.

By Joe Christensen Star Tribune

June 15, 2016 — 7:31pm

The Gophers landed their first running back commitment for the Class of 2017 on Wednesday, and it came from East Ridge standout Dominik London.

The 5-8, 195-pound London rushed for 2,211 yards and 20 touchdowns last year, helping East Ridge to a runner-up finish in Class 6A. London was also part of East Ridge's state championship winning 4x100 relay team.

Scout ranks London as the nation's 70^th best running back in his class, and 247Sports has him at No. 88.

The consensus three-star recruit also had a reported offer from South Dakota State.

He announced his commitment on Twitter.

Joe Christensen, a Star Tribune sports team leader, graduated from the University of Minnesota and spent 15 years covering Major League Baseball, including stops at the Riverside Press-Enterprise and Baltimore Sun. He joined the Star Tribune in 2005 and spent four years covering Gophers football.

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