Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck has received verbal commitments from seven of the top nine players in Minnesota in the 2024 recruiting class, as ranked by 247Sports. Two others, Rogers edge rusher Wyatt Gilmore and Irondale offensive lineman Emerson Mandell, made their official visits this weekend but have not announced their decisions.
A look at Minnesota's top in-state football recruits in the class of 2024
With the Gophers heading into a key phase of their recruiting cycle, here's a player-by-player look at the top talent from Minnesota in this class.
June 11, 2023 at 11:19PM
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1. Wyatt Gilmore, edge, Rogers, not committed
The 6-4, 240-pounder has the Gophers, Miami (Fla.), Oklahoma and Oregon as finalists.
2. Koi Perich, safety, Esko, committed to Gophers
Michigan, Washington and Wisconsin were among his suitors.
3. Emerson Mandell, OL, Irondale, not committed
Has Iowa State visit scheduled next weekend.
4. Mason Carrier, LB, Detroit Lakes, committed to Gophers
Quickly picked Gophers after receiving offer last June.
5. Jide Abasiri, DL, Prior Lake, committed to Gophers
Offers included Missouri, Washington and Kansas State.
6. Mo Saine, DL, Eden Prairie, committed to Gophers
Offers included Arizona State, Kansas and Kansas State.
7. Simon Seidl, athlete, Hill-Murray, committed to Gophers
Projects as a defensive back for Minnesota.
8. Jalen Smith, WR, Mankato West, committed to Gophers
North Dakota State, Iowa State were among his suitors.
9. Sam Macy, edge, Chanhassen, committed to Gophers
Impressive camp showing recently led to Gophers offer.
The Gophers will lose senior setter Melani Shaffmaster, but they don’t expect players to leave via the transfer portal.
