Jared Weyler

Rutgers

Sep 27 (Sat)

11:00 AM

Football vs MIAMI (OH) at TCF Bank Stadium, Sept. 15, 2018. (Photo/Craig Lassig)

15 Sep 18: The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers host the Miami (Ohio) University Redhawks in a non-conference matchup at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN.

Jared Weyler (62)
NCAA Football: Fresno State v Minnesota

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Gopher football vs Fresno State at TCF Bank Stadium, Sept. 4, 2018. (Photo/Craig Lassig)

Position:
OL
Ht./Wt.:
6-4 / 300
Hometown:
Dayton, Ohio
High School:
Centerville
Letters:
3
Class:
Redshirt Senior

PRONUNCIATION

2018 • SENIOR SEASON: Started all 13 games at center • blocked for an offense that averaged 28.9 points per game (tied for second most in a season since 2005) and one that rushed for 23 touchdowns and threw for 20 touchdowns (first time since 2006 Minnesota reached 20 passing and rushing touchdowns in a season). Game-by-Game: Blocked for an offense that gained 522 yards against New Mexico State • enabled Minnesota to rush and pass for more than 200 yards in the same game for the first time since Nov. 5, 2016, against Purdue (span of 16 games) • helped pave the way for Gophers to gain 307 yards of offense against Fresno State • blocked for an offense that passed for three touchdowns against Miami • blocked for an offense that picked up 23 first downs and controlled the ball for 33:29 at Maryland • blocked for an offense that threw for three touchdowns against Iowa and made one tackle • blocked for an offense that totaled 396 yards on 56 plays – a 7.1 yards per play average – at Ohio State • enabled Zack Annexstad and Tanner Morgan to pass for a combined 349 yards at Nebraska, which was the most for the Gophers in a Big Ten game since Adam Weber threw for 416 yards against Michigan State in 2009 and was the most in a Big Ten road game since Asad Abdul-Khaliq threw for 388 yards at Iowa in 2003 • protected for an offense that generated 482 yards (302 passing and 180 rushing) and scored 38 points against Indiana • started at Illinois and blocked for an offense that passed for 260 yards • helped pave the way for Minnesota to gain 415 yards of total offense against Purdue • started against Northwestern • allowed zero sacks and blocked for an offense that rushed for 201 yards and three touchdowns in a win at Wisconsin • helped pave the way for Minnesota to rush for 260 yards and two touchdowns and throw for two touchdowns against Georgia Tech.

2017 • JUNIOR SEASON: Started six games at center and missed six games - including the final three of the season - with an injury • protected for an offense that rushed for 2,189 yards and 20 touchdowns and passed for 1,513 yards and nine scores • offensive line allowed only 22 sacks and 62 tackles for loss • Academic All-Big Ten. Game-by-Game: Made his first career start at center against Buffalo and blocked for an offense that passed for 239 yards and rushed for 169 yards • blocked for an offense that scored 48 points (most on the road for Minnesota since scoring 49 at Northwestern in 1980) at Oregon State and also rushed 58 times (most since team rushed 59 times against Iowa in 2014) for 253 yards (most against an FBS opponent since rushing for 326 yards at Purdue in 2015) and five touchdowns (most since rushing for five against Illinois and Purdue in 2016) • missed the Middle Tennessee, Maryland and Purdue games with an injury • returned to the lineup and started against Michigan State and helped provide coverage for team to pass for 216 yards and three touchdowns • started and blocked for an offense that rushed for 292 yards against Illinois • started at Iowa • started at Michigan, but left the game with an injury.

2016 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Played in 10 games and started eight on the offensive line • missed the final three games of the season with an injury • blocked for an offense that rushed for 2,387 yards and 34 touchdown • Academic All-Big Ten. Game-by-Game: Made his Minnesota debut in a reserve role at right guard against Oregon State • saw extended action against Indiana State and paved the way for Minnesota to gain 593 yards of offense (292 rushing and 301 passing), which is the most the Gophers have gained since they racked up 704 yards against Toledo in 2004 • made his first career start (right guard) against Colorado State and helped team rush for 243 yards and four touchdowns and also provided protection for Minnesota to complete 80 percent (16-of-20) of its passes • protected for an offense that gained 469 yards (228 rushing and 241 passing) at Penn State and helped Rodney Smith (104 yards) and Shannon Brooks (100 yards) become the first Minnesota running backs to each gain 100 yards in a Big Ten game since Laurence Maroney (129 yards) and Gary Russell (128 yards) did so at Michigan in 2005 • started at left guard against Iowa • blocked for an offense that rushed for 229 yards and two touchdowns at Maryland • started against Rutgers and helped pave the way for Minnesota to rush for 243 yards and three touchdowns • blocked for an offense that rushed for five touchdowns at Illinois and one that rushed for 235 yards and five touchdowns against Purdue (played both guard and center against the Boilermakers) • started at Nebraska.

2015 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Did not see game action.

2014: Missed the season with an injury.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Centerville High School • helped lead his team to an 8-3 record as a senior • named first team All-Southwest District • blocked for an offensive unit that scored more than 30 points in 10 games • protected for a backfield that rushed for 48 touchdowns and nearly 4,000 yards • coached by Ron Ullery • also lettered in basketball • ranked as a three-star recruit by Scout and 247Sports, while Rivals gave him two stars • Scout listed him as the No. 90 prospect at his position, while 247Sports had him at No. 153 and also ranked him as the 102nd best player in Ohio.

PERSONAL: Son of Frank and Shelley Weyler • Frank played football at Dayton and lettered from 1982-84 • has two brothers • has already earned a minor in Leadership and his undergraduate degree, as he double majored in Accounting and Entreprenuerial Management.