The Gophers received a commitment from St. Louis linebacker/athlete Itayvion Brown. He is currently the eighth-rated player in the state of Missouri, according to 24/7 Sports rankings. Brown chose the Gophers over offers from Iowa, Iowa state, LSU, Florida State, Michigan State, Purdue and others. He recently visited Kansas, but liked the fit in Minnesota, following his June 18 visit. Brown currently is the top-rated player in the Gophers’ 2020 recruiting class, according to 24/7 Sports rankings.
At 6-foot-3, 218 pounds, Brown played both linebacker and wide receiver in high school. When evaluating tape, he was a very solid big-bodied wide receiver and could have the versatility to play multiple positions.