gophers-projected 2015 class
The Star Tribune's Joe Christensen takes a look at the recruits who have verbally committed to Jerry Kill for the 2015 class:
RecruitStarsPos.High school / Previous collegeHt.Wt.
Colton Beebe⋆ ⋆ ⋆FB/LBKansas City (Kan.) Piper6-2252
Had a Kansas offer but committed to Jerry Kill, who coached Beebe's father at Pittsburg State.
Shannon Brooks⋆ ⋆ ⋆RBPickens County (Ga.)5-11200
A quick, hard-to-tackle running back who also had a Georgia Tech offer. Good receiver, too.
Ray Buford⋆ ⋆ ⋆DBSouthfield (Mich.)6-0195
Speedster who could play safety or cornerback a la Brock Vereen. Had a Boston College offer.
Nick Connelly⋆ ⋆ ⋆OLRed Wing6-7275
Tall OT was prime target for Gophers offensive coordinator and O-line coach Matt Limegrover.
Alonzo Craighton⋆ ⋆ ⋆DBGeismar (La.) Dutchtown6-1185
He'll need to bulk up to play safety; has speed to play cornerback, too.
Demry Croft⋆ ⋆ ⋆QBBoylan Catholic (Rockford, Ill.)6-5198
Lanky dual-threat QB with a calm pocket presence. Still growing. Could be 6-6 by summer.
Bronson Dovich⋆ ⋆ ⋆OLChaska6-6290
Ranked as state's No. 3 recruit. Jashon Cornell (Ohio State), Drayton Carlberg (Oregon) are 1-2.
Jonathan Femi-Cole⋆ ⋆ ⋆RBSt. Andrews College (Ontario)6-0220
Rushed for 137 yards and was named MVP of NUC All-American Game in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Mose Hall⋆ ⋆ ⋆DTMobile (Ala.) Murphy6-4250
From same school as U receiver KJ Maye, DT Gary Moore. Had offers from Maryland, Illinois.
KiAnte Hardin⋆ ⋆ ⋆CBWebb City (Mo.)5-10165
Speedy DB played at the high school where Jerry Kill made his head coaching debut, in 1988.
Jacob Huff⋆ ⋆ ⋆DBBolingbrook, Ill.5-10205
Ranked the No. 30 player from Illinois by Rivals.com. Enrolled in January.
Julian Huff⋆ ⋆ ⋆LBBolingbrook, Ill.5-11223
First-team all-state selection as a senior. Jacob Huff's twin brother. Also enrolled early.
James Johannesson⋆ ⋆ ⋆RBFargo (N.D.) South6-1210
Ran for 6,198 yards in three years. Drew comparisons to Rex Burkhead. Had NDSU offer.
Dior Johnson⋆ ⋆ ⋆DBSouthfield (Mich.)6-2195
Four-star rating from Rivals.com. Previously committed to Wake Forest. Offers from Indiana, Illinois.
Tyler Moore⋆ ⋆ ⋆OLHouston North Shore6-4300
Highest-ranked of the team's five incoming offensive line recruits. Enrolled in January.
Quinn Oseland⋆ ⋆ ⋆OLSpringfield (Ill.) Sacred Heart6-6310
He had 16 other Power 5 conference offers. Chose Minnesota over Illinois and Oklahoma State.
Hunter Register⋆ ⋆ ⋆WRLafayette (La.) Comeaux6-5195
Also a top basketball player, has length and speed the Gophers want at WR. Had Indiana offer.
Charlie Rogers⋆ ⋆ ⋆SIowa Western Community College6-1210
Originally went to Iowa State. Has two years of eligibility left. Enrolled in January. Could start.
Antonio Shenault⋆ ⋆ ⋆CBRoselle (Ill.) Lake Park5-11178
Had reported offers from Iowa State and Illinois. Committed after Gophers won at Michigan.
Rashad Still⋆ ⋆ ⋆WREl Paso (Texas) Andress6-5200
Didn't start playing football until his junior year. Under-the-radar talent. Good basketball player.
Ted Stieber⋆ ⋆ ⋆OLAkron (Ohio) Archbishop Hoban6-6295
Has versatility to play any of offensive line spots. Had offers from Illinois, Maryland, Syracuse.
Jaylen Waters⋆ ⋆ ⋆LBCopperas Cove (Texas)6-1225
Same high school that produced Robert Griffin III. Potential middle linebacker.
Bryce Witham⋆ ⋆ ⋆TEGrand Rapids (Mich.) West Catholic6-4240
Has the skill set to fill Maxx Williams' role as a pass-catching tight end.
