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University of Minnesota Athletics
2025-26 Signing Day Roster
Howie Johnson
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- DL
- Hometown:
- Forest Lake, Minn.
- High School:
- Forest Lake
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Forest Lake High School in Forest Lake, Minnesota where he was a two-time team captain • wore No. 92 for the Rangers and was coached by Brad Beeskow • in his career, made 261 tackles (181 solo) with 88.0 tackles for loss, 20.0 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 forced fumbles, 2 blocks and 1 touchdown • Mr. Football finalist as a senior • three-time all-state honoree, two-time East Metro Player of the Year • consensus four-star recruit and top-ranked player in the state of Minnesota • ranked by 247 as the No. 141 player in the country and the No. 19 defensive lineman in the nation • two-time all-state in shotput and all-state in discus • all-section as a heavyweight wrestler.
PERSONAL: Son of Traci Johnson (mother) and Wade Strom (stepfather) • has two brothers (Gunnar and Gus) and one sister (Ryen) • cousin, Mark Paulsen, played football at the University of Kansas and then spent time with the Cleveland Browns • cousin, Jesse Paulsen, played football at the University of Oklahoma.
PERSONAL: Son of Traci Johnson (mother) and Wade Strom (stepfather) • has two brothers (Gunnar and Gus) and one sister (Ryen) • cousin, Mark Paulsen, played football at the University of Kansas and then spent time with the Cleveland Browns • cousin, Jesse Paulsen, played football at the University of Oklahoma.
Thank You Gopher Fans
Tuesday, December 09
Painting the Axe
Saturday, December 06
Cinematic Recap: Gophers-Wisconsin
Wednesday, December 03
Signing Day Press Conference
Wednesday, December 03
