The Gophers officially offered a scholarship to 2026 Spartanburg, S.C. running back Jaylen McGill on Friday. Viewed consensusly as a four-star prospect, he’s the self-proclaimed “#1 player in SC.”
“Extremely Blessed To Say I’ve Received An Offer From The University Of Minnesota!!,” he posted on X Friday.
Extremely Blessed To Say I’ve Received An Offer From The University Of Minnesota!! 💛🚣. @ThemNicBoys @GopherFootball pic.twitter.com/9tCBg0ZZdo
— Jaylen McGill “2” (@mcgilljaylen2) January 17, 2025
Listed at 5-foot-10, 185 pounds, McGill is the 224th-ranked player in the class of 2026 according to 247Sports’ composite rankings. He’s the No. 5 ranked player in South Carolina and the state’s No. 1 running back according to the site…