The Gophers are officially two weeks from their Aug. 29 season opener against South Dakota State. Every year, we always see a small group of underrated players emerge and make an impact. Minnesota’s depth chart features the tenth-most returning production in college football. With roughly 80 percent of the roster still falling in the underclassmen category, this is the season where several young players could take the next step.
Outside of the main names everyone always discusses, I pulled out a few players who may become key contributors in 2019.
Rashod Bateman
Sophomore Rashod Bateman is poised for a breakout season.