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With Rashod Bateman preparing for his jump to the NFL, Minnesota's receiving corps is undergoing its biggest transition in Fleck's era at the U. Junior Chris Autman-Bell has totaled 78 receptions for 1,250 yards over his three-year career, but nobody else on the roster has been a consistent contributor. "Wide receiver is probably going to be one of the more youthful and inexperienced positions," Fleck said. "...Coach (Matt) Simon, I said, 'We got our work cut out for us this year.' It's going to be fun. We got to earn it. It's going to be great." "But when you look at it," Fleck added. "It's also the fastest (WR) unit we've ever had." - Pioneer Press

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WR Chris Autman-Bell, Minnesota
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03/26/21 - Nyles Pinckney, rSr/2022, Minnesota, 6-1, 286 (DS#61 DT) + More +

Fleck is also looking forward to competition along the defensive line, where the interior was bolstered this offseason with the addition of Clemson graduate transfer Nyles Pinckney, a former four-star recruit from Seabrook, S.C. A two-time captain at Clemson, Pinckney was invited to the East-West Shrine Game, a college all-star game for NFL evaluators, before choosing to play his final year of eligibility in Minnesota. "What Nyles Pinckney has brought is this competition in like that," Fleck said snapping his fingers. "He handles himself in a first-class fashion. He's a father. He's providing. He's got an agenda. He's got a mission. He came in here and he's put his head down and worked." - Minneapolis Star Tribune

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DT Nyles Pinckney, Minnesota
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02/28/21 - *Rashod Bateman, Jr/2021, Minnesota, 6-0, 190 (DS#6 WR) + More +

The Gophers football program's "Pro Day" has been scheduled for April 1 at the U's indoor facility in Minneapolis, the NFL said Thursday. This date is especially important for aspiring NFL players this year due to the league's pandemic-related decision to not host workouts at its scouting combine in Indianapolis. This will be the best chance for players - primarily receiver Rashod Bateman and cornerback Benjamin St-Juste - to display their speed, strength and agility in front of NFL front-office personnel. - Pioneer Press

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WR *Rashod Bateman, Minnesota
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02/05/21 - Jake Paulson, rSr/2022, Minnesota, 6-4, 270 (DS#999 TE) + More +

Gophers junior tight end Jake Paulson has decided not to return to the football program. Paulson played 27 games for Minnesota, totaling seven receptions for 87 yards and one touchdown. His 2019 and 2020 seasons were sidelined by multiple injuries, including a shoulder injury that kept him out of the Outback Bowl win. - Pioneer Press

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TE Jake Paulson, Minnesota
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02/03/21 - Matthew Trickett, rSr/2023, Minnesota, 5-11, 190 (DS#23 K) + More +

Kent State kicker Matthew Trickett announced via social media on Monday that he has entered the transfer portal. Trickett has been a standout kicker for the Golden Flashes since joining the program in 2018 after earning All-Ohio honors at Cleveland St. Ignatius High School. He was a First Team All-Mid-American Conference selection as a freshman after hitting 14-of-17 field goals, then was chosen MAC Special Teams Player of the Year as a sophomore in 2019 after kicking a school-record 29 field goals - which tied for first in the nation. - Akron Beacon Journal

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K Matthew Trickett, Minnesota
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01/25/21 - *Benjamin St-Juste, rJr/2021, Minnesota, 6-3, 202 (DS#22 CB) + More +

Cornerback Benjamin St-Juste accepted an invitation Friday to play in the Senior Bowl on Jan. 30 in Mobile, Ala. St-Juste, who turned pro Dec. 20 after the Wisconsin loss, had one year of eligibility remaining at Minnesota. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound Canadian's inclusion is more important this year, with the NFL's scouting combine not having in-person workouts this spring due to COVID-19. The lack of a combine will put more emphasis for aspiring pros - including junior receiver Rashod Bateman - to show out during pro days on college campus this spring. St-Juste is the 43rd Gopher to be invited to the combine, following Carter Coughlin and Kamal Martin last year. - Pioneer Press

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CB *Benjamin St-Juste, Minnesota
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01/15/21 - Karter Shaw, rSr/2024, Minnesota, 6-4, 305 (DS#999 C) + More +

On Thursday, the Gophers football program made it a six-pack of incoming transfers over the last three weeks. The latest commitment is Utah State offensive lineman Karter Shaw. At 6-4 and 305 pounds, Shaw played under Minnesota's new coordinator Mike Sanford Jr. with the Aggies in the Mountain West Conference in 2019. In the transfer portal, he also reportedly entertain an offer from Rutgers. Shaw has three years of eligibility remaining and could provide immediate quality at guard to an already veteran offensive line coming back in 2021. - Pioneer Press

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C Karter Shaw, Minnesota
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01/14/21 - Will Mobley, rSr/2022, Minnesota, 5-08, 170 (DS#999 K) + More +

The Gophers football team added graduate transfer kicker Will Mobley to the 2021 roster Tuesday. The Pennsylvania native walked on at Temple in 2017, redshirting that season. Through the next three years, he played in 29 games, making 26 of 35 field-goal attempts, his longest at 44 yards. He also averaged 52 yards per kickoff. Mobley, who announced his transfer on Twitter, will be a preferred walk-on. The Gophers have worked this offseason to improve depth at linebacker, defensive line and special teams. - Minneapolis Star Tribune

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K Will Mobley, Minnesota
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01/12/21 - Nyles Pinckney, rSr/2022, Minnesota, 6-1, 286 (DS#61 DT) + More +

The Gophers added a player with College Football Playoff experience to their 2021 roster Monday. Nyles Pinckney, a 6-1, 300-pound defensive tackle, announced his transfer to the Gophers from national powerhouse Clemson. The graduate transfer played four seasons for the Tigers after redshirting in 2016. A South Carolina native, he was an all-ACC third team member in 2019 before starting two of 12 games in 2020, totaling 29 tackles and two sacks. - Minneapolis Star Tribune

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DT Nyles Pinckney, Minnesota
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01/05/21 - Nyles Pinckney, rSr/2022, Minnesota, 6-1, 286 (DS#61 DT) + More +

A second Clemson defensive tackle has entered the transfer portal on Monday, and this time it's a former All-ACC performer. Tigers defensive tackle Nyles Pinckney is in the portal, according to a source. Pinckney, a senior, was named third-team All-ACC in 2019. He appeared in every game this past season, recording 22 tackles, including three tackles for loss. - The State

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DT Nyles Pinckney, Minnesota
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12/29/20 - Mohamed Ibrahim, rSr/2023, Minnesota, 5-08, 203 (DS#22 RB) + More +

Gophers running back Mo Ibrahim's social-media message Monday followed his consistent theme: Put others first. The reigning Big Ten running back of the year said every yard gained and honor received wouldn't be possible without his teammates, coaches and staff at the U. Then he put his own rising NFL draft stock on the back burner. "I am looking forward to coming back and making more memories in 2021 - which also includes getting my degree," Ibrahim wrote. Next season will be Ibrahim's fifth at Minnesota; last year was his best yet. In 2020, Ibrahim rushed for 153 yards per game, which ranked third in the nation and set a school record. He had 201 carries for 1,076 yards and 15 rushing touchdowns in only seven games. - Pioneer Press

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RB Mohamed Ibrahim, Minnesota
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12/26/20 - Val Martin, rSr/2022, Minnesota, 6-1, 285 (DS#134 DT) + More +

Val Martin, a defensive tackle from North Carolina State, announced he has committed to the Gophers as a graduate transfer. The 6-2, 297-pound Martin has one year of eligibility remaining and made 29 tackles over his career for NC State. - Minneapolis Star Tribune

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DT Val Martin, Minnesota
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12/21/20 - *Benjamin St-Juste, rJr/2021, Minnesota, 6-3, 202 (DS#22 CB) + More +

The Gophers had their first announced player departure come within moments of the program opting out of a 2020 bowl game. Cornerback Benjamin St-Juste declared for the NFL Draft on Sunday morning, but fellow corner Coney Durr made a surprise decision to return for the 2021 college season. This means Minnesota will only lose one of its two starting cornerbacks going into next season. "Thank you Minnesota," St-Juste wrote in a message on Twitter.

"I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to represent The University of Minnesota," "Thank you Coach (P.J.) Fleck for giving me a chance to reach my dreams on and off the field. "Thank you to every single coach and staff member that pushed me to become a better player and man. Huge Thank you to the state of Minnesota and Gopher fans for the incredible memories. Last but not least, thank you to my teammates that I now call brothers for life!" At 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds, St-Juste had 14 tackles and three pass breakups in five games this season. He missed two with a case of COVID-19. The Montreal native, who transferred from Michigan, was all-Big Ten honorable mention for Minnesota in 2019 with 45 tackles and a tied for a team high with 10 pass breakups. - Pioneer Press

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CB *Benjamin St-Juste, Minnesota
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12/21/20 - Coney Durr, rSr/2022, Minnesota, 5-09, 194 (DS#87 CB) + More +

Rashod Bateman opted out for the second time a couple weeks ago, making two Gophers declared for the upcoming draft. And there might be more to come. Gophers coach P.J. Fleck has said he expects "most" of the seniors to return with their extra year of eligibility from the pandemic. Cornerback Phil Howard and receiver Clay Geary are two that have stated their intention to return. There are 17 seniors in total this season. "While the NFL is my ultimate goal, I'm not ready to leave Minnesota just yet," Durr wrote on social media. "We have unfinished business." The redshirt senior has been an All-Big Ten honorable mention two years running. This season, he made 29 tackles, five pass-breakups and an interception in the end zone at Wisconsin. - Minneapolis Star Tribune

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CB Coney Durr, Minnesota
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12/17/20 - Karter Shaw, rSr/2024, Minnesota, 6-4, 305 (DS#999 C) + More +

2020 ALL-MOUNTAIN WEST FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Karter Shaw, OL,...Shaw, a 6-4, 305-pound sophomore offensive lineman from South Jordan, Utah (Herriman HS), played in 310 offensive snaps and graded out at 92 percent, which was the best on the team as he started all six games at right guard. He also had a team-best 23 knockdowns and did not allow a single sack all season. - Utah State Football

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C Karter Shaw, Minnesota
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