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Never say that Jerry Kill is conventional. Minnesota's top running back recruit in the internet era will play wide receiver this year

There are just 16 days until Gopher football returns. For my money, the most intriguing player on the roster wears 16, Jeff Jones.

Minnesota fans are well acquainted with the Jeff Jones story, so I will keep the recap brief. Jones was a consensus 4 star running back, who shined in the UA All American Game, garnering late offers from Florida and MIchigan. He chose to honor his commitment to the University of Minnesota and stay home to play college football.