University of Minnesota Athletics

2022 Football Roster

Pickerign Sam
Jersey Number 19

Samuel Pickerign

  • Position:
    TE
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-4 / 240
  • Hometown:
    Alpharetta, Ga.
  • High School:
    Minnehaha Academy
  • Years in College / At Minnesota:
    6 / 6
  • Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
    1 year
  • Class:
    Sixth Year
PRONUNCIATION

HONORS
Academic All-Big Ten (2022, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017)
Big Ten Distinguished Scholar (2018-19)

2022: Missed the first 12 games of the season with an injury • competed against Syracuse, lining up at tight end on the final play of the game.

2021 • SENIOR SEASON: Did not see game action.

2020 • JUNIOR SEASON: Did not see game action.

2019 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Did not see game action.

2018 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Did not see game action.

2017: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Minnehaha Academy in 2016 • wore No. 8 for the Redhawks • as a senior in 2015, completed 48-of-82 passes for 980 yards and 14 touchdowns • also averaged 36 yards per punt • coached by Collin Quinn • also lettered in track and basketball.

PERSONAL: Son of Perry and Rachel Pickerign • has three sisters (Anna, Arielle and Ella) • father, Perry, played offensive guard at Minnesota from 1985-86 • has already graduated with a degree in Communications Studies.
Game Trailer: Gophers-Bears
Friday, September 12
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Rout Demons
Tuesday, September 09
Highlights: Gophers 66, Northwestern State 0
Saturday, September 06
Sights & Sounds: Gophers-Demons
Saturday, September 06