The Gophers bolster their backfield with an explosive back
The Minnesota Golden Gophers need to reload at the running back position for next season with Darius Taylor returning but Marcus Major and Jaren Mangham out of eligibility and Jordan Nubin and Sieh Bangura opting to enter the portal. Well help us on the way in the form of Marshall running back A.J. Turner.
He has two years of eligibility remaining.
BREAKING: Former Marshall RB AJ Turner has Committed to Minnesota, his agency @bzsportsmgmt tells @on3sports
The 6’0 195 RB totaled 864 yards & 6 TDs this season (8.3 YPC led CFB)
2 years of eligibility remaining https://t.co/PQTXwQp2oO pic.twitter.com/ha23I1O1yX
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 15, 2024
Turner was a second-team All-Sun Belt selection this season as a redshirt sophomore. He recorded only 104 carries in 11 games this season, but averaged 8.3 yards per carry, the best mark in the country among tailbacks with at least 100 carries.