A look at Gophers recruiting since Jerry Kill retired as coach on Oct. 28 and was replaced by Tracy Claeys (with recruits' star rankings from the 247Sports.com composite index):
Commitments and signings
Three-star recruits
Vincent Calhoun, guard,S.W. Mississippi Comm. CollegeGeorgia native drew heavy interest from Mississippi St.
Tai'yon Devers, defensive end,Georgia Prep Sports Academy Florida native has played football for only two years.
Coney Durr, cornerback,Geismar (La.) DutchtownSavvy, high-motor; could replace Briean Boddy-Calhoun.
Seth Green, quartervack,Allen (Texas)Former East Ridge standout flipped from Oregon.
Merrick Jackson, defensive tackle,Iowa Western Community CollegeNJCAA first team All-America chose U over Iowa State.
Antoine Winfield, cornerback,The Woodlands (Texas)Son of the former Viking, he ran the 40 in 4.27 seconds.
Garrison Wright. guard,Butler (Kan.) Community CollegeKansas native picked the Gophers over TCU.