University of Minnesota Athletics

2019 Football Roster

gophers offensive lineman Kyle Sassack (74)
Jersey Number 74

Kyle Sassack

  • Position:
    OL
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-7 / 315
  • Hometown:
    Pontiac, Mich.
  • High School:
    Notre Dame Prep
  • Letters:
    1
  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
PRONUNCIATION
2018 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in two games • made his Minnesota and collegiate debut against New Mexico State • competed against Purdue.

2017: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Notre Dame Prep in Pontiac, Mich. • wore No. 77 for the Fighting Irish • as a senior, anchored an offensive line that produced an average of 35 points and 400 yards of offense per game • named to the Detroit News All-Metro Team and the Associated Press All-State Team twice • a three-star recruit by Scout and 247 and a two-star recruit by Rivals and ESPN • Scout ranked him as the No. 2 offensive tackle prospect in Michigan, the No. 46 prospect at his position and as the No. 77 recruit in the Midwest • ESPN listed him as the No. 33 prospect in Michigan, while 247 Sports had him at No. 38 • coached by Pat Fox.

PERSONAL: Son of Russ and Audra Sassack • has two brothers (Evan and Troy) and one sister (Jenna) • father, Russ, played basketball at Albion College • sister, Jenna, played volleyball at Seton Hill University • brother, Evan, played football at Hillsdale College and brother,Troy, played football at Grand Valley State University. 
Game Trailer: Gophers-Bears
Friday, September 12
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Rout Demons
Tuesday, September 09
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Win 66-0
Monday, September 08
Highlights: Gophers 66, Northwestern State 0
Saturday, September 06