Drake Buthe Chooses Minnesota

Drake Buthe, a towering 6-foot-5 interior offensive lineman from Glenwood High in Iowa, has committed to the University of Minnesota under Coach P.J. Fleck, ranked 15th in Iowa and 77th nationally. His wrestling background — including a third-place state finals finish — brings elite grit and discipline that’s highly valued in modern offensive line recruiting. Despite his Iowa roots and wrestling pedigree, the Hawkeyes didn’t offer him, leaving Minnesota as his top choice among offers that also included UCF. It’s a solid win for Minnesota and a reminder that recruiting often comes down to fit — not just proximity or pedigree. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/52f7073ba3ff25b1