The Gophers football team landed a defensive line transfer on Friday, when Houston Baptist defensive tackle Kyler Baugh announced on Twitter he has committed to Minnesota.
Gophers football team adds defensive line transfer Kyler Baugh from Houston Baptist
The defensive tackle has two years of eligibility remaining and will be making the jump from the FCS level.
April 22, 2022 at 6:38PM
The 6-3, 295-pound Baugh made 52 tackles in 11 games last season for Houston Baptist, which competes at the FCS level. He has two years of eligibility remaining.
Baugh was in the NCAA transfer portal and also had offers from Utah State, Western Kentucky and SMU, according to 247Sports.
The match was the first between Washington and the Gophers since Keegan Cook left the Huskies to coach Minnesota.