University of Minnesota Athletics

2026 Football Roster

Jay'Quan Stubbs
Jersey Number 56

Jay'Quan Stubbs

  • Position:
    DL
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-4 / 285
  • Hometown:
    Cleveland, Ohio
  • High School:
    Cleveland Heights
  • Years in College / At Minnesota:
    2 / 2
  • Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
    4 years
  • Letters:
    1
  • Class:
    Redshirt Freshman
2025: Redshirted • did not see game action. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Cleveland Heights High School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio • wore No. 56 for the Tigers and was coached by former Minnesota linebacker and captain Mac Stephens (led the Gophers in tackles in 1988 with 119) • as a junior, helped lead the Tigers to a greater Cleveland Conference championship • four-year varsity basketball player • consensus three-star recruit • ranked as the No. 19 recruit in Ohio by 247Sports and as the No. 37 defensive tackle by Rivals. 

PERSONAL: Sone on Andre Baker and Jamela Stubbs • has four siblings (Nyla, Rayniyah, Jsean and Nae Nae).
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
Rate Bowl Postgame Press Conference
Friday, December 26