Mike Gerald

Position:
DB
Ht./Wt.:
6-0 / 190
Hometown:
Houston, Texas
High School:
Morton Ranch
Years in College / At Minnesota:
2 / 2
Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
4 years
Letters:
1
Class:
Redshirt Freshman

PRONUNCIATION

2025 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Competed at Cal.

2024: Redshirted • made his Minnesota and collegiate debut against Virginia Tech.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Morton Ranch High School in Katy, Texas • wore No. 2 for the Mavericks and was coached by Ron Counter • as a senior, played on offense, defense and special teams • responsible for 19 touchdowns (nine rushing, eight passing, one receiving and one punt return) and 1,985 all-purpose yards • completed 60-of-129 passes for 886 yards and eight touchdowns • rushed 66 times for 574 yards and nine scores and also caught four passes for 67 yards and one touchdown • returned punts and kicks and had an 86-yard punt return for a touchdown • played two games on defense and had 15 tackles, four pass breakups, one forced fumble and one interception • named All-District First Team All-Purpose and Second Team Return Specialist • also participated in track and field in high school • consensus three-star recruit • listed as the No. 110 prospect in Texas and as the No. 58 corner in the nation by 247Sports.

PERSONAL: Son of Xavier Gerald (father) and of Alicia (mother) and Horace Bradford (stepfather) • has one sister (Ariah) • uncle, Rod Gerald, played college football at Ohio State.