big-frame Gophers tackle with upside, but still a blank slate in games
In 2026, Nick Spence is listed at 6-foot-6, 300 pounds and enters as a redshirt freshman for Minnesota after redshirting in 2025 without game action. The appeal is obvious: he brings prototype size for the offensive line and was important enough to be included in Minnesota’s spring-game roster, but there’s no public game production yet, so the evaluation is still mostly about projection, development, and how quickly he can turn that frame into reliable Big Ten power. If your team wants upside and patience, he’s a worthwhile long-term fit.
