University of Minnesota Athletics
2025 Football Roster
Lyons, Legend

Jersey Number 20
Legend Lyons
- Position:
- WR
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-1 / 175
- Hometown:
- Covina, Calif.
- High School:
- Charter Oak
- Years in College / At Minnesota:
- 1 / 1
- Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
- 4 years
- Class:
- Freshman
Bio
PRONUNCIATION |
OVERVIEW: Consensus three-star prospect • the No. 96 wide receiver in the class according to Rivals • tabbed as the No. 51 player in the state of California by On3.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Charter Oak High School in Covina, California • wore No. 6 for the Chargers and was coached by Dominic Farrar • as a senior, caught 55 passes for 879 yards and 12 touchdowns • as a junior, made 74 catches for 950 yards and seven touchdowns.
PERSONAL: Son of Eboni Lawrence • has three brothers (Kobe, King and Cash) and one sister (Aamira) • cousin, Russell Westbook, is an NBA star who has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets • Westbrook was named NBA Most Valuable Player in 2017 and is a former NBA All-Star who also led the NBA in scoring three times, led the league in assists three times and holds the NBA record for most career triple-doubles.
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