University of Minnesota Athletics
2025-26 Signing Day 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.
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


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