Akron, Ohio, offensive linemen Lucas Tielsch became the latest 2026 recruit to verbally commit to the Gophers on Sunday, following his official visit at Minnesota’s Summer Splash event.
100% Committed to the University of Minnesota Row the Boat Ski U Mah@Callybrian@Coach_Fleck@GopherFootball@CopleyFootball@CoachKrom12@CoachGresh_@[email protected]/rH9p0M3o7U
— Lucas (@LucasTielsch) June 15, 2025
Listed at 6-foot-7, 300 pounds, Tielsch is unranked on the latest 247Sports Composite, but he chose Minnesota over top scholarship offers from Virginia Tech, Louisville, Kentucky, Maryland and many other FBS programs.
He joins Andrew Trout, Daniel McMorris, Gavin Meier and Mataalii Benjamin as the fifth offensive lineman verbally committed to Minnesota’s 2026 recruiting class. Offensive line coach Brian Callahan and the Gophers have made a statement this cycle, that they intend to build thier offensive line through the high school ranks…