The Gophers football program picked up a commitment from big Pennsylvania running back Niko Castillo on Friday.
The 6-foot-1, 235-pound athlete played linebacker and tailback at Schuylkill Haven, Pa., and had one other offer from Kent State. He does not yet have a star rating, per 247Sports.
Castillo averaged a whopping 11.8 yards per carry this fall, with 865 total rushing yards and 13 touchdowns. On defense, he had 66 tackles, 22 tackles for lost yards, 11 sacks and four forced fumbles. He helped lead Schuykill Haven to an undefeated record and to the District 11 2A Championship game.
The Gophers sought another running back after Jett Walker flipped his commitment to the Texas Longhorns last Sunday.
The Gophers have 29 total commitments for their 206 class, including two running backs: Ryan Estrada (El Paso, Texas) and Ezekiel Bates (Malvern, Pa.).
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