University of Minnesota Athletics

2016 Football Roster

Danny Pietruszewski
Jersey Number 83

Danny Pietruszewski

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Position:
    TE
  • Hometown:
    South St. Paul, Minn.
  • High School:
    South St. Paul HS

2016: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended South St. Paul High School • two-year letterwinner played quaterback and punter • as a senior, led the Packers to an 11-2 record, 7-1 mark in conference play and a berth in the Prep Bowl • threw for 847 yards and nine touchdowns, while contributing 1,311 rushing yards on 208 carries to go along with 27 touchdowns • also punted 33 times, netting 10 inside the 20-yard line • named Second Team All-State and Second Team All-Metro • as a junior, threw for 920 yards and 14 touchdowns • added 719 yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground • coached by Chad Sexauer • also lettered in hockey, baseball and track • ranked as a two-star prospect by 247Sports • 247Sports listed him as the No. 11 athlete in Minnesota and the No. 47 overall prospect in the state.

PERSONAL: Born August 4, 1997 • son of Dave and Carrie Pietruszewski • has one brother (Jack) who is a senior linebacker at St. John's University.

Barber & Maroney III Highlights
Thursday, January 29
Coach Fleck Postgame at Rate Bowl
Tuesday, January 06
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Win Ninth Straight Bowl
Friday, January 02
Anthony Smith - Rate Bowl
Monday, December 29