A name out of Minnesota that should gain traction soon is 2026 DT Gavin Walden (6'4" 250) of Eden Prairie.
Started on varsity as a soph & finished with 55 tackles and 4 sacks. Been clocked at a 4.8 40 & already benches 315. Tons of upside.
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Official Selection ✔️
We are thrilled to announce that Gavin Walden (
@Gavin_Walden12
) of Minnesota has been selected to the Prep Redzone Next Class of 2026 Watch List!
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See the full list here ⤵️
Top-end talent was on full display yesterday in Dinkytown for the second
@GopherFootball
prospect camp.
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has your comprehensive recap on the Top Performers & Standouts, who represent over a dozen states and four grad classes. Someone left as a Gopher commit as well