Ben Lauer is offensive lineman joining the Gophers from Wayzata High School. GopherHole.com caught up with Mitchell who said his official visit "went well. I had a lot of fun. It was a good time. I liked hanging out with all the coaches and everything. Friday night, we went to dinner at Fogo De Chao with all the coaches and the host players. Saturday, we toured a couple of academic buildings and meet with academic advisors and we toured all the football facilities. My dad was with me on Saturday."

Wayzata head coach Brad Anderson on Lauer...

Andre McDonald is a wide receiver joining the Gophers from Hopkins High School. GopherHole.com caught up with Andre who said this of his decision to join the Gophers, "It’s feels great (laughing). It feels like I have a weight lifted from my shoulders"

Wayzata Coach Brad Anderson on Andre McDonald...

Mitchell Leidner is offensive lineman joining the Gophers from St. Thomas Academy. GopherHole.com caught up with Mitchell who said this about joining the Gophers next year, "Yes. I’m pumped. I am super excited.. "

Lakeville South head coach Larry Thompson on Leidner...

Isaac Hayes is offensive lineman joining the Gophers from St. Thomas Academy. GopherHole.com caught up with Isaac who said this of the potential he sees with Minnesota, "Minnesota is an up and rising program. I think after the Iowa, Michigan State and Northwestern games, I think it showed the potential of the team and that they could be a really good team. "

KFAN's Joe Nelson interviews Isaac Hayes...

Philip Nelson is a quarterback joining the Gophers from Mankato West. GopherHole.com caught up with Philip who said this of his campus visit, "It was great. Just getting to sit down and meet all the new guys coming in with the guys that were already committed and making even a better friendship with them. It is almost like we’ve already been teammates and we are already close with one another, so it is really exciting"