University of Minnesota Athletics
2025 Football Roster

Jersey Number 96
Abu Tarawallie
- Position:
- DL
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-3 / 285
- Hometown:
- New Hope, Minn.
- High School:
- Heritage Christian Academy
- Years in College / At Minnesota:
- 1 / 1
- Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
- 4 years
- Class:
- Freshman
PRONUNCIATION |
OVERVIEW: Rated a consensus three-star recruit • ranked as the No. 3 recruit in Minnesota and as the No. 97 defensive lineman in the nation by 247Sports.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Heritage Christian Academy in Maple Grove, Minnesota • wore No. 76 for the Eagles and was coached by Colin Rooney • played varsity football beginning in eighth grade and started as a freshman • in his high school career, recorded 20 sacks and 110 tackles for loss • also played basketball and competed in track and field.
PERSONAL: Son of Isatu Jalloh (mother) and Moseray Tarawallie (father) • has one brother (Hassan) • brother, Hassan, played college football at the University of Northwestern (St. Paul, Minn.).
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