Bucknell cornerback, FIU defensive lineman commit to Gophers

Jordan Geurad and Ethan Robinson could hold starting roles in 2024.

The Minnesota Gophers bolstered their defensive this weekend with a pair of transfer portal commitments. 

Florida International transfer Jordan Geurad announced his commitment to Minnesota on Sunday morning, giving the Gophers a boost on the defensive line. 

Guerad is a redshirt sophomore who earned first-team All-Conference USA honors after finishing with 38 tackles, seven tackles for loss and two sacks for the Panthers this season. Geurad has 84 total tackles, 41 solo tackles and five sacks in his three college seasons.

A former three-star recruit, Geurad chose the Gophers over Kansas State, South Carolina, Louisville and Massachussets. The Gophers are expected to return Deven Eastern next season but will also lose seniors Kyler Baugh, Logan Richter and Darnell Jefferies in the middle of the defensive line.

Jordan Geurad / Credit: Jordan Geurad, Twitter

Minnesota also received a commitment from Bucknell cornerback Ethan Robinson, who had offers from Purdue, Syracuse, Arkansas, North Carolina State, Auburn, Cincinnati, Illinois, USC and West Virginia, among others. 

Robinson, at 6-foot and 175 pounds, received an 86.6 coverage grade from Pro Football Focus, which ranks 10th in the FCS. Eight of his 25 pass break-ups in three seasons at Bucknell came this season en route to an All-Patriot League First Team selection. 

Thank you to all the coaches that took their time to evaluate me and give me an opportunity. I will no longer be going on any other visits. I am committed to The University of Minnesota. Go Gophers! #RTB @CoachNJ_Monroe @Coach_Fleck @Coachlanese13 pic.twitter.com/0Qf1LMnGmE

— E (@Ethan_2Rob) December 10, 2023

Robinson should have an opportunity to start opposite of Justin Walley at cornerback in 2024. 

Nov 13, 2021; West Point, New York, USA; Army Black Knights wide receiver Isaiah Alston (86) runs after making a catch in front of Bucknell Bisons cornerback Ethan Robinson (26) during the first half at Michie Stadium.  / Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

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