The Gophers’ red-hot run on the recruiting trail continued on Saturday with a verbal commitment from New Jersey defensive back Taylor Daniels. He’s their sixth commitment this month and 16th overall in the class of 2027.
Three-star 2027 (West Orange, NJ) safety Taylor Daniels has verbally committed to Minnesota.Listed at 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, he holds top offers to Florida State, Michigan State and Purdue. A solid pickup for the Gophers! https://t.co/z4tJ9SDZWbpic.twitter.com/89V7mbLDNf
— Tony Liebert (@TonyLiebert) May 16, 2026
“I am happy and blessed to announce my commitment to The University of Minnesota. I want to thank my mom, dad, and siblings for always being there. I am grateful for the coaches at Seton Hall Prep and Coach Fitz for believing in me,” he posted on X.
Standing at 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, Daniels is a dynamic safety prospect at Seton Hall Prep in West Orange, New Jersey. The 2026 season will be his fourth as a varsity starter, and he already has more than 120 total tackles in his prep career…