Lee Hutton IV brings Minnesota-bred athleticism and DB upside to St. Thomas
Hutton is a 5-foot-10, 180-pound defensive back from Hopkins, Minnesota who entered St. Thomas after a stint at Wisconsin and redshirted in 2024 to preserve eligibility, so the immediate value is projection, not stat-sheet noise. He was the top Minnesota recruit in 2022, posted 37 tackles, seven pass breakups and an interception as a senior at Hopkins, and also stood out as a track athlete—good clues for the quickness and man-cover traits teams want on the back end. For a program looking for a competitive, versatile secondary piece with local pedigree, he is a worthwhile fit.
