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Minnesota Football Recruiting: Three-star cornerback Tyler Nubin commits to the Gophers

Nubin is the fifth-ranked prospect in the state of Illinois, according to 247 Sports

P.J. Fleck holding an oar Gopher Sports

Head coach P.J. Fleck has reeled in an impressive defensive back with a commitment from cornerback Tyler Nubin to play for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

According to 247 Sports, Nubin the 37th-ranked cornerback recruit nationally in this recruiting class and the fifth-ranked prospect from the state of Illinois. He visited Michigan and Michigan State before returning to Minneapolis in early April for his second visit to campus.

Get to know Tyler Nubin

Height: 6’2’’
Weight: 183

Power 5 Scholarship Offers: Illinois, Iowa, Iowa State, Kentucky, Michigan, Michigan State, Northwestern, Purdue, and Tennessee

247 Sports Composite Rating: .8839

Scouting Report

Two words: Size and length. Nubin has both of them, and that is part of what makes him an elite prospect at the cornerback position. He has been starting for St. Charles North (Ill.) since his sophomore season, during which he racked up interceptions before opposing teams learned to stop throwing the ball in his direction. Nubin has played on both sides of the ball in high school and will continue to do so as a season, but his focus on defense has led to improved tackling and his ability to shed blocks and set the edge.

Nubin has been lauded by multiple people for his character, which should come as no surprise since Fleck has made that a point of emphasis in his culture.

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