Minnesota has landed their first commitment of what is expected to be a busy month of June. 2025 athlete Ethan Stendel has committed to the Golden Gophers after receiving an offer earlier in the day following a strong camp performance.

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"After a great camp and a conversation with @Coach_Fleck I’m exited to announce that I have received an offer from @GopherFootball," Stendel announced on X. "And after that’s said I’m excited to announce my commitment to the University of Minnesota!!!"

Prior to his commitment on Wednesday evening, Stendel previously held offers from Northern Iowa, Sioux Falls, and North Dakota.

The Gophers project Stendel to play linebacker at the next level. For Caledonia, Stendel plays mostly quarterback but he does not project to be a quarterback at the FBS level.

Stendel is the eighth commitment in the Gophers' 2025 recruiting class joining DE Enoch Atewogbola, WR Cameron Begalle, LB Emmanuel Karmo, TE Cross Nimmo, QB Jackson Kollock, DE Torin Pettaway, and DB Zack Harden.

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