Gophers coach P.J. Fleck received his fourth commitment for the 2026 recruiting class when four-star cornerback Justin Hopkins of the Ensworth School in Nashville announced he has committed to Minnesota. (Richard Tsong-Taatariii/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

However, the young athlete decided to join P.J. Fleck's Minnesota Golden Gophers. The move, announced on Monday, is surprising because Minnesota does not have a well-renowned football program.

Ensworth junior cornerback Justin Hopkins is encouraged by where the Minnesota football program is headed under coach P.J. Fleck. Hopkins didn’t want to waste any more time thinking over his ...