Class of 2024 tight end Jacob Simpson committed to Minnesota Sunday, choosing the Golden Gophers over the likes of Illinois, Duke, Texas Tech and Vanderbilt, to name a few.

Simpson represents Minnesota’s 19th commitment of the 2024 class, as well as the 3rd highest-rated prospect. He is the first TE prospect to commit to Minnesota in the 2024 cycle.

He stands at 6-5, 210 pounds and originally hails from Johnston, Iowa, a suburb of Des Moines.

Simpson is considered to be the No. 584 overall prospect in the country, as well as the No. 29 tight end and the No. 6 player from the state of Iowa.

Below is his highlight tape, via Hudl.