Alex Reigelsperger, a 6-3, 250-pound four-star defensive end from Dayton (OH) Wayne, recently announced that he was committing to Minnesota.
Reigelsperger, who previously decommitted from Kentucky is considered the Gophers' highest rated recruit.
Gopher Hole caught up with Reigelsperger to learn the latest on his recruitment and senior season.
Gopher Hole: When did you first starting hearing from Minnesota?
Alex Reigelsperger: I started hearing from Minnesota about month from Fleck getting there.
Gopher Hole: Were you surprised about him leaving Western Michigan or did you figure based on how well that they did the previous season that he would get some bigger opportunities?