Eli Diane Joins Minnesota's 2027 Football Class

Eli Diane, a promising 6-foot-4, 235-pound defensive lineman from Wayzata, has committed to the University of Minnesota's Gophers football team as part of their 2027 recruiting class. Although he does not yet have a star rating or ranking from major recruiting services, Diane is widely regarded as one of Minnesota's top prospects. He has received scholarship offers from several Power Four conference schools, including Iowa, Wisconsin, and Kansas State. Diane chose the Gophers after multiple campus visits and a strong connection with the coaching staff, particularly Coach PJ Fleck and defensive line coach Dottin-Carter. Besides football, Diane is an accomplished track athlete, having recently set a school record in the shot put. His commitment is seen as a significant win for the Gophers, marking Diane as potentially the top recruit in the state for his class.