The Gophers football program has completed a trifecta on commitments from Moorhead prospects in the 2027 recruiting class.
Moorhead quarterback Jett Feeney pledged to the U on Monday, following two high school teammates to Minnesota. Running back Taye Reich committed on Feb. 24, and receiver David Mack joined last Tuesday.
It’s unheard of for the Gophers to seek and gain commitments from three players at the same high school, especially from within Minnesota. The U also infrequently adds in-state QBs.
“After a great meeting with (Coach P.J. Fleck), I am excited to say I’m staying HOME,” Feeney wrote on X. “All glory to God for this opportunity and the support of my family, teammates and coaches!”
Listed at 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds, Feeney has a three-star rating from 247Sports after he completed 75% of his passes (171 for 229) for 2,221 yards and 27 touchdowns against just two interceptions as a junior last season. He also added five rushing TDs as the Spuds advanced to the Class 6A state championship game.
Feeney set a Prep Bowl record with 373 passing yards and amassed four total TDs (two rushing, two passing) in the 42-35 loss to Edina on Nov. 21. He had other scholarship offers from Wyoming, North Dakota State, South Dakota State and Montana State.
The Gophers were in on Feeney early in the recruiting process; he also attended camps and had interest from Wisconsin, Iowa, Iowa State, Northwestern and Kansas State. Feeney’s father, Kevin, played QB at North Dakota State from 1995-98 and now is the head coach at Moorhead High.
Feeney’s older brother, Trey, played quarterback at Moorhead before graduating in 2021. He then went at North Dakota before transferring to Division III St. John’s. At 6-3, Trey was the Johnnies’ starter last season, completing 73% of his passes (281 for 386) for 3,352 yards, 40 TDs and seven INTs.
Feeney’s grandfather Bob was a hall of fame high school football coach in North Dakota. He won two state championships at Bismarck High (1984-85) and totaled 243 career games. Kevin played for his dad at Bismarck before going to NDSU.
With Jett Feeney, the Gophers are up to six members of next year’s recruiting class. He is the second quarterback to join the U’s class for next season. Furian Inferrera of San Marcos, Calif., was the first pledge in June.
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