The Gophers only have two running backs returning from last year's roster, star workhorse Darius Taylor and freshman Fame Ijeboi. On Wednesday, Vanderbilt's Johann Cardenas was their third addition from the transfer portal this offseason, and they're bringing in three players from high school.
Vanderbilt transfer running back Johann Cardenas is expected to sign with the Gophers, according to a X post from On3's Pete Nakos on Wednesday. Listed at 6-foot, 215 pounds, Cardenas redshirted his lone season with the Commodores in 2024.