I hope you’re wearing sunglasses, because head coach P.J. Fleck and co. are looking to the future with a pair of verbal commitments for the Class of 2021. Illinois prospects (and brothers) Athan and Dino Kaliakmanis have verbally committed to play for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
The duo committed while on their second unofficial visit to campus this month. Since both were sophomores last fall, neither has been rated yet by any of the internet recruiting services.
Get to know Athan Kaliakmanis
Position: Quarterback
Height: 6’4’’
Weight: 190
Power 5 Scholarship Offers: Iowa, Iowa State, Syracuse, Tennessee, and Virginia Tech
Scouting Report
As a high school sophomore, Athan completed 64 percent of his passes, finishing the year with 2,084 passing yards and 26 touchdowns.