Gophers land top football recruit: Hopkins' Andre McDonald

The highly regarded recruit had 1,253 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior for the Royals.

January 27, 2012 at 11:44AM
Wide receiver Andre McDonald of Hopkins (12) recommitted to the Gophers on Thursday.
Andre McDonald of Hopkins picks up a first down. (Star Tribune file/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Andre McDonald, a highly recruited wide receiver from Hopkins, announced Thursday evening on KARE-11 that he has committed to the Gophers.

McDonald, who had 1,253 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior for the Royals, previously committed to both the Gophers and Vanderbilt before de-committing from both. McDonald is considered the No. 1 recruit in the state by Rivals.com.

Nothing is official until McDonald signs his national letter of intent. The signing period begins Wednesday.

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Michael Rand is the Minnesota Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Minnesota Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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