Will Ragatz

Will Ragatz

Joined: Jul 15, 2024

Will Ragatz is a senior writer for Vikings On SI, who also covers the Twins, Timberwolves, Gophers, and other Minnesota teams. He is a credentialed Minnesota Vikings beat reporter, covering the team extensively at practices, games and throughout the NFL draft and free agency period. Ragatz attended Northwestern University, where he studied at the prestigious Medill School of Journalism. During his time as a student, he covered Northwestern Wildcats football and basketball for SB Nation’s Inside NU, eventually serving as co-editor-in-chief in his junior year. In the fall of 2018, Will interned in Sports Illustrated’s newsroom in New York City, where he wrote articles on Major League Baseball, college football, and college basketball for SI.com.

Oct 25, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Koi Perich (3) returns a kickoff during the first quarter against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium.

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Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Koi Perich (3) against the New Mexico Lobos during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field.

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Oklahoma Sooners tight end Kaden Helms (18) runs after a catch in the first half of the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorn at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Jan 6, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Bobby Durkin (3) celebrates against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Williams Arena.

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Due to injuries, Niko Medved's Gophers are playing their main guys huge minutes out of necessity.

Sep 6, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears linebacker TJ Bush Jr. (3) during the third quarter against the Texas Southern Tigers at California Memorial Stadium.

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TJ Bush Jr. joins Anthony Smith, Karter Menz and others in what looks like a heck of a defensive line.

Nov 1, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Javon Tracy (11) attempts to catch a pass as Michigan State Spartans defensive back Aydan West (2) defends during the first half at Huntington Bank Stadium.

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Aydan West figures to step into Za'Quan Bryan's starting spot for Minnesota at corner.

Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Bryan Nardo before the college football game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys and the Brigham Young Cougars at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.

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The Gophers have made a coaching addition on the defensive side of the ball.

Oct 17, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) runs for a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium.

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Taylor will be back for a fourth season in Minneapolis in 2026.

Coney Durr and Koi Perich may both soon be former Gophers defensive backs.

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Coney Durr made his thoughts quite clear on Koi Perich electing to hit the transfer portal.

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck looks on during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Huntington Bank Stadium.

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Parker Knutson had eight interceptions this season for Southwest Minnesota State.

Nov 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey (5) throws against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Wrigley Field.

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Lindsey isn't going anywhere next season. He told Mike Grimm there was no doubt in his mind about remaining a Gopher.

Minnesota defensive lineman Deven Eastern (91) tackles Wisconsin running back Tawee Walker (3) for no gain during the fourth quarter of their game at Camp Randall Stadium Friday, November 29, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Minnesota beat Wisconsin 24-7.

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Deven Eastern spent five years at Minnesota and will now look to make it in the NFL.

Kenric Lanier had a quiet three years at Minnesota.

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Kenric Lanier II arrived in Minnesota with plenty of hype, but it didn't turn into much production.

Nov 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck directs his team against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Wrigley Field.

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Quayd Hendryx was committed to UConn before flipping his pledge to P.J. Fleck and Minnesota.

Nov 15, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats and Michigan Wolverines warm up before the game at Wrigley Field.

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Minnesota will take on Northwestern next Saturday at the historic Chicago baseball venue.