It’s a big day for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and tight ends from the Dakotas, as head coach P.J. Fleck and co. have reeled in another tight end from their neighbors to the west. Tight end prospect Brooks Nakko, the No. 1-ranked recruit in the state of North Dakota this cycle, has committed to the maroon and gold.
He is ranked in the Top 120 nationally by 247 Sports.
Get to know Brooks Bakko
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 205
Power 4 Scholarship Offers: Arizona, Duke, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Michigan, Michigan State, Oklahoma, Utah, Vanderbilt, and Wisconsin
247 Sports Composite Rating: .9457
Scouting Report
Bakko is a stud. He is a multi-sport athlete who also plays all over the football field, with experience at tight end, wide receiver, safety, and kick returner. Bakko hauled in 41 receptions for 757 yards and 12 receiving touchdowns last season, in addition to racking up 70 total tackles and seven interceptions on defense. As a tight end, Bakko has the prototypical size and length to be a mismatch nightmare in the passing game. He has good ball skills and looks comfortable operating in space. He’ll just need to add mass to his frame at the next level.
