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Gophers Add Eight to Roster
2/4/2021 3:03:00 PM | Football
Minnesota officially introduced eight new student-athletes this week
The University of Minnesota officially introduced eight new student-athletes this week. The Gophers signed Saia Mapakaitolo and welcomed walk-ons Jordan Nubin and Jackson Hunter. Minnesota also introduced transfers Val Martin, Nyles Pinckney, Karter Shaw, Daniel Sparks and Dylan Wright.
The eight players joined the 19 that Minnesota signed in December on national signing day.
Players Announced on Feb. 3, 2021
Wide Receiver
Dylan Wright, West Mesquite // Texas A&M
Kicker
Daniel Sparks, Gadsden City // University of Louisiana-Monroe
Offensive Line
Jackson Hunter, Oconomowoc
Saia Mapakaitolo, Red Mountain
Karter Shaw, Herriman / Utah State
Defensive Line
Val Martin, Marietta // NC State
Nyles Pinckney, Whale Branch // Clemson
Defensive Back
Jordan Nubin, St. Charles North
The eight players joined the 19 that Minnesota signed in December on national signing day.
Players Announced on Feb. 3, 2021
Wide Receiver
Dylan Wright, West Mesquite // Texas A&M
Kicker
Daniel Sparks, Gadsden City // University of Louisiana-Monroe
Offensive Line
Jackson Hunter, Oconomowoc
Saia Mapakaitolo, Red Mountain
Karter Shaw, Herriman / Utah State
Defensive Line
Val Martin, Marietta // NC State
Nyles Pinckney, Whale Branch // Clemson
Defensive Back
Jordan Nubin, St. Charles North
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