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Minnesota Football Recruiting: Tyler Johnson Commits

More local prospects joining the Empire Class? You don't say...

More important: the continued lock-down of local recruits.

Minneapolis (MN) North HS athlete Tyler Johnson announced his Golden decision via Twitter this afternoon, becoming the 18th prospect for the class of 2016 and the 10th in-state recruit to join the "Empire Class." Listed as an athlete, Johnson is a 3 star prospect according the the 247 Industry Composite, selecting Minnesota over reported offers from Wisconsin, Iowa, and Iowa State. An accomplished basketball player, Tyler wrestled with the choice between hoops and football at the next level, though ultimately went with his childhood dream of playing football for the Golden Gophers.