Minnesota Football Recruiting: Four-star OL Nathan Roy commits to the Gophers

In one of the biggest recruiting wins of the P.J. Fleck era, the Minnesota Golden Gophers have reeled in a commitment from Nathan Roy, a four-star offensive lineman out of Wisconsin. He had recently narrowed down his top three to Michigan State, Minnesota, and UCLA.

Once he signs, Roy will be the highest-rated recruit of the Fleck era, according to 247 Sports.

Get to know Nathan Roy

Height: 6’5”
Weight: 275

Power 5 Scholarship Offers: Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Iowa State, Kansas, Kentucky, Miami, Michigan State, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Penn State, Syracuse, Tennessee, UCLA, USC, and Wisconsin

247 Sports Composite Rating: .9309

Scouting Report

Roy is a monster. Watch his highlights and you’ll see him mauling one defender after another. Checking in at 6’5” and 275 lbs., these high school players simply don’t stand a chance. But more than that, Roy’s athleticism also stands out. Not only he is overpowering when blocking downhill, but he can also move well laterally and clear a path for ball carriers attacking the edge of the defense. His combination of size and athleticism is why he has more than a dozen Power 5 offers. This is a huge commitment — both figuratively and literally — for the Gophers.

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