University of Minnesota Athletics

2024 Football Roster

vs
Rutgers

Sep 27 (Sat)

11:00 AM

Simon Seidl
Jersey Number 27

Simon Seidl

  • Position:
    DB
  • Ht./Wt.:
    5-10 / 175
  • Hometown:
    Hugo, Minn.
  • High School:
    Hill-Murray
  • Years in College / At Minnesota:
    1 / 1
  • Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
    4 years
  • Class:
    Freshman
PRONUNCIATION

2025 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Made his collegiate and Minnesota debut against Northwestern State • saw action at Cal. 

2024: Missed the season with an injury. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Hill-Murray High School in Maplewood, Minn. • wore No. 3 for the Pioneers and was coached by Rob Reeves (former Gopher assistant coach) • as a senior, helped lead team to an eight-game winning streak, its first conference title since 2006, a section championship and a berth in the state tournament • made 30 tackles and had one pass breakup and one fumble recovery • caught 24 passes for 408 yards and nine touchdowns and also rushed three times for 90 yards and one score • named Second-Team All-State by the AP and Second-Team All-Metro by the Star Tribune • also played hockey and ran track in high school • consensus three-star recruit • ranked as the No. 6 prospect in Minnesota by 247Sports and No. 64 corner in the nation by On3.
Coach Fleck Previews Rutgers
Monday, September 22
Game Trailer: Gophers-Bears
Friday, September 12
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Rout Demons
Tuesday, September 09
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Win 66-0
Monday, September 08