The Gophers football program has received a commitment from Illinois prep quarterback Owen Lansu on Sunday.
The three-star, 6-foot-1, 185-pound prospect from Downers Grove North pledged to the U after attending a camp over the weekend.
“I’d like to thank the entire DGN football coaching staff for believing in me and pushing me to be the best version of myself,” Lansu said in his social-media posts. “I’d like to thank coach (P.J. ) Fleck, coach (Greg Harbaugh) and the entire Minnesota football staff for this incredible opportunity. With that being said I’d like to announce that I have committed to the University of Minnesota!! Ski-U-Mah!! RTB!!”
As a sophomore last season, Lansu completed 55% of his throws for 2,061 yards and 25 touchdowns. Downers Grove won 11 games and finished runner up in Class 7A. Lansu is expected to be a junior captain this fall.
Lansu had eight scholarships offers, including Northwestern and Cincinnati.
The Gophers also picked up a pledge from Maryland defensive end Kenedy Uzoma for the 2026 class over the weekend.
“I’ve found HOME!” Uzoma posted on X.
The 6-foot-5, 210-pounder also plays receiver and had offers from Temple, Marshall and Bethune-Cookman.
The Gophers now have four pledges for the 2026 class.
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