The 2026 recruiting cycle is about to find its tried with the 2025 recruiting cycle officially being put to rest next Wednesday.

As we begin to dive deep into Minnesota's 2026 recruiting cycle efforts in the coming days or weeks, we begin by taking a look at the in-state prospects the Gophers have offered thus far, where they stand with those players, and a look at those who could pick up an offer in the upcoming weeks and months.

Trout was the first commitment in the class for Minnesota and remains firmly committed to the program.

Johnson followed Trout's cue last summer, becoming commitment No. 2 for the Gophers. Also on a side note, don't worry about that two-star rating too much. After talking with our evaluators, Johnson is in line for a notable bump next ranking update.