The Gophers landed a linebacker recruit Tuesday, when Bryson Jackson, a 6-2, 195-pound senior from Mansfield, Texas, gave them a verbal commitment.
Jackson is a consensus three-star recruit who also had reported offers from Boise State, Colorado State, Houston, Nevada and Southern Miss. Scout.com has him ranked as the nation's 76th best linebacker recruit.
The standout from Lake Ridge High School announced his commitment on Twitter:
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