Since Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck and co. signed almost their entire 2019 recruiting class back during the early signing period in December — with the exception of JUCO defensive back Gervarrius Owens — we’re taking today’s National Signing Day as an opportunity to highlight the incoming class of preferred walk-ons.
Considering Fleck has installed a “Walk-Ons Wall” in the football facility to recognize the walk-ons who have earned scholarships during his tenure, I’d say these players will have an opportunity to do something special in their careers at Minnesota.
So without further ado:
Jimmy Buck
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6’3’’
Weight: 195
Hometown: Long Lake, MN
Scholarship Offers: Lafayette
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Buck, who has been playing football since fourth grade, started his career as a quarterback before switching to wide receiver as a sophomore at Orono High School.