University of Minnesota Athletics

2018 Football Roster

Bursch_Nathan
Jersey Number 96

Nathan Bursch

  • Position:
    TE
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-5 / 255
  • Hometown:
    Woodbury, Minn.
  • High School:
    Woodbury
  • Class:
    Redshirt Freshman
PRONUNCIATION

2018 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Did not see game action. 

2017: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Woodbury High School in Woodbury, Minn. • wore No. 88 for the Royals • played tight end and defensive end • as a senior, had 11 receptions for 129 yards and one touchdown • recorded 24 tackles, five tackles for loss and one sack • as a junior, caught eight passes for 101 yards and one touchdown • recorded 22 tackles, four tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks • Scout and 247 Sports gave him three stars, while Rivals and ESPN gave him two • Scout ranked him as the No. 1 tight end in Minnesota, the No. 14 tight end in the Midwest and the No. 47 tight end in the nation • ESPN tabbed him as the No. 6 recruit in Minnesota and as the No. 45 tight end in the nation • 247 Sports ranked him No. 8 in Minnesota and as the No. 86 tight in in the nation • coached by Andy Hill.
 
PERSONAL: Son of Brett and and Lisa Bursch • has one brother (Isaac) and one sister (Isabella). 
 
5-0 at Home
Wednesday, October 22
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Beat Huskers
Tuesday, October 21
Coach Fleck Previews Iowa
Monday, October 20
Greg Eslinger Honored
Monday, October 20