University of Minnesota Athletics

2025-26 Signing Day Roster

Block M Roster

Rico Blassingame

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Position:
    WR
  • Hometown:
    Auburn, Wash.
  • High School:
    Tolleson Union
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Tolleson Union High School in Tolleson, Arizona • wore No. 2 for the Wolverines and was coached by Richard Wellbrock • three-time First Team All-Region honoree • set school records in career receiving yards, receptions, receiving touchdowns, most touchdowns in a season, most receptions in a season and most catches in a game • in his career, caught 178 passes for 2,284 yards and 20 touchdowns • as a senior, posted 65 receptions for 1,001 yards and 14 scores • rated a four-star recruit by 247 • ranked by 247 as the No. 51 wide receiver in the class and the No. 4 player from the state of Arizona • three-time First Team All-Region and two-time All-Region Player of the Year in basketball • also competed in track and field.

PERSONAL: Son of Ryan and Beverly Blassingame • has two siblings (Trevon and Ryan) • both parents played junior college basketball • brother, Trevon, plays basketball at the University of Idaho.

Thank You Gopher Fans
Tuesday, December 09
Painting the Axe
Saturday, December 06
Cinematic Recap: Gophers-Wisconsin
Wednesday, December 03
Signing Day Press Conference
Wednesday, December 03