University of Minnesota Athletics

2023 Football Roster

Luther McCoy
Jersey Number 52

Luther McCoy

  • Position:
    DL
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-5 / 295
  • Hometown:
    Saint Johns, Fla.
  • High School:
    Creekside
  • Years in College / At Minnesota:
    3 / 3
  • Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
    3 years
  • Letters:
    2
  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
PRONUNCIATION

HONORS:
Academic All-Big Ten (2023, 2022)

2024 • JUNIOR SEASON: Tallied one tackle against Rhode Island • played against Nevada.

2023 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Played in six games, primarily on special teams • saw action at North Carolina and competed against Louisiana • played against Michigan and Michigan State • competed at Ohio State and against Wisconsin.

2022 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in one game • made his Minnesota debut against Western Illinois. 

2021: Redshirted • did not see game action. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Creekside High School in Saint Johns, Florida • wore No. 52 for the Knights • as a senior, made 30 tackles and one sack • as a junior, recorded 39 tackles and 4.5 sacks • also competed in basketball • coached by Sean McIntyre • consensus three-star recruit • ranked as the No. 60 defensive tackle in the nation according to 247Sports.

PERSONAL: Son of Robbin and Luther McCoy • has one brother (Matthew) and one sister (Brie) • brother, Matthew, plays college football at University of Miami (Florida).
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