University of Minnesota Athletics

2023 Football Roster

Becker Nate
Jersey Number 89

Nate Becker

  • Position:
    DL
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-6 / 285
  • Hometown:
    Maple Grove, Minn.
  • High School:
    Maple Grove
  • Years in College / At Minnesota:
    3 / 3
  • Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
    3 years
  • Letters:
    2
  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
PRONUNCIATION

2025 • SENIOR SEASON: Totaled one tackle against Buffalo • competed against Northwestern State • made two tackles and had half of a sack at Cal.  

2024 • JUNIOR SEASON: Played in five games and made three tackles. Game-by-Game: Made two tackles against North Carolina • competed against Rhode Island and Iowa • tallied one tackle against USC • saw action against Virginia Tech. 

2023 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Competed in seven games, seeing most of his action on special teams • played against Nebraska, Eastern Michigan, Northwestern, Michigan State, Illinois, Wisconsin and Bowling Green. 

2022 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in three games, seeing his action on special teams • made his Minnesota debut against Western Illinois • played against Colorado and Northwestern.

2021: Redshirted • did not see game action. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Maple Grove High School in Maple Grove, Minnesota • wore No. 8 for the Crimson • as a senior, totaled 45 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and three sacks in five games • coached by Matt Lombardi.

PERSONAL: Son of Russell and Cheri Becker • has two brothers (Rusty, Sam).
Game Trailer: Gophers-Bears
Friday, September 12
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Rout Demons
Tuesday, September 09
Highlights: Gophers 66, Northwestern State 0
Saturday, September 06
Sights & Sounds: Gophers-Demons
Saturday, September 06