University of Minnesota Athletics

2017 Football Roster

Football vs MIAMI (OH) at TCF Bank Stadium, Sept. 15, 2018.  (Photo/Craig Lassig)
Football vs MIAMI (OH) at TCF Bank Stadium, Sept. 15, 2018.  (Photo/Craig Lassig)
Rey Estes
Jersey Number 17

Rey Estes

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Position:
    DB
  • Hometown:
    East St. Louis, Ill.
  • High School:
    East St. Louis
PRONUNCIATION
2018 FRESHMAN SEASON: Saw action against Indiana. 

2017: Redshirted. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended East St. Louis High School in East St. Louis, Ill. • wore No. 5 for the Flyers • started at quarterback leading East St. Louis to a 14-0 record capped off by a state championship victory • threw for 2,464 yards and 26 touchdowns and ran for 515 and eight touchdowns his senior year while also catching two touchdown passes • named First Team All-Southwestern and was named First Team All-State • three-star recruit by Scout, 247 and ESPN and a two-star recruit by Rivals • Scout ranked him the No. 2 quarterback in Illinois and the No. 12 signal-caller in the Midwest • ESPN listed him as the No. 17 recruit in Illinois and as the No. 30 dual-threat quarterback in his class, while 247 Sports tabbed him as the No. 31 prospect in Illinois and as the No. 94 athlete in the nation • coached by Darren Sunkett.

PERSONAL:  Son of Tamara Williams • has two brothers (Rasheed and Rashon) and one sister (Tomiqua).
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