Rashod Bateman – The future NFL draft pick ranked second on the team in receiving, while setting school freshman records in receptions (51) and receiving yards (701) in 2018.
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Daniel Faalele – The 6-9, 400-pound Australian played in 10 games, including the last eight games of the 2018 season as the team's starting right tackle.
Bryce Williams – After the injury to veteran Rodney Smith, Williams became the backup to redshirt freshman standout Mo Ibrahim. He rushed 117 times for 520 yards and four touchdowns.
Michael Lantz – A kicker from Georgia, he finished second on the Gophers in scoring with 71 points in 2019, including 8-for-11 field goals. Hit four straight field goals to end the season, including 40-yarder in Outback Bowl.
Daniel Jackson – Played in seven games last season. Caught 12 passes for 167 yards, including four catches for 67 yards in the season finale at Wisconsin.
Beckett Hendrickson, whose father, Darby, played for the Gophers and Wild, is growing into his role this season.
