PJ Fleck and the Minnesota football coaching staff have undergone some changes this offseason. Corey Hetherman left to become Miami (Fla.)’s defensive coordinator, while defensive line coach Winston DeLattiboudere III is joining the Arizona Cardinals as an assistant. Additionally, former running backs coach Nic McKissic-Luke has taken a coaching position with the New York Jets. … Read more
Forest Lake (Minn.) defensive lineman Howie Johnson has been among the state’s top players for years. As a sophomore in 2023, he racked up 80 tackles, 28 tackles for loss, and seven sacks for the Rangers. He took his production up another level this past fall, finishing with 87 tackles and 32 tackles for loss—totaling … Read more
Spruce Creek High School (Fla.) has been a productive pipeline for PJ Fleck and the Golden Gophers in recent years, with current starting linebacker Maverick Baranowski making an impact in Minnesota this fall. Now, the Gophers are looking to add another Hawk to their roster, as 2026 defensive tackle Freddie Wilson visited campus for the … Read more
Gophers offensive lineman Martes Lewis intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal, a source told the Pioneer Press on Tuesday. The senior from Merrillville, Ind., appeared in 39 games for Minnesota, including three starts in the 2024 season. However, the 6-foot-7, 335-pound tackle/guard lost his starting role midway through the season. Minnesota has seen 13 … Read more
Minnesota offensive line commit Andrew Trout has been dedicated to the Golden Gophers for over a year, frequently spending time around the football facility. Whether attending practices, camps, or games in the fall, the Rocori standout has remained firm in his commitment to Minnesota. His junior season carried high expectations, but an injury struck before … Read more
Minnesota Gophers defensive line coach Winston DeLattiboudere III is set to join the Arizona Cardinals as their new defensive line coach, according to reports from CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, 247Sports’ Ryan Burns, and the Pioneer Press’ Andy Greder. DeLattiboudere recently completed his second season with the Gophers and quickly climbed the coaching ranks. Originally hired … Read more
