Perry Thompson brings SEC-tested size and upside to Minnesota’s WR room
Perry Thompson, a 6-foot-3, 210-pound junior transfer from Auburn, arrives at Minnesota with real blue-chip pedigree and two seasons of SEC experience, including 22 catches for 280 yards and a touchdown across 22 games before the 2026 season. He’s the kind of receiver who can win on frame, ball skills, and physicality, giving the Gophers a bigger downfield target and a potential red-zone mismatch. The caveat: his production has been modest so far, so the bet is on traits, growth, and fit—but the upside is unmistakable.
