Minnesota’s homegrown 6-3, 285-pound developmental DL with real upside
A Minnesota native and former three-star recruit, Abu Tarawallie enters the 2026 season as a redshirt freshman defensive lineman for the Golden Gophers after redshirting in 2025 and not appearing in a game. He brings a sturdy 6-3, 285-pound frame, plus a track record of disruption from high school—20 sacks and 110 tackles for loss—and was ranked the No. 3 player in Minnesota and No. 97 defensive lineman nationally by 247Sports. The appeal is clear: local talent, power, and a projectable interior presence with room to grow.
