Top Minnesota Recruit Roman Voss Commits to Gophers Over Alabama, USC

The state’s No. 1 2026 prospect stays home, choosing PJ Fleck and Minnesota over national powerhouses after leading Jackson County Central to a state title

Roman Voss committed to play football at Minnesota after picking the Gophers over Alabama. / Roman Voss/X

Staying Home: Voss Picks Gophers Over National Powers

For Roman Voss, not even the bright lights of joining the Alabama Crimson Tide could get him to leave Minnesota.

Voss, regarded as one of the top high school players in the state of Minnesota, committed to the University of Minnesota and head coach PJ Fleck. He is currently a junior at Jackson County Central High School.

Multi-Position Star Led Huskies to 13-0 Season

Last year, Jackson County Central went 13-0 and won the Class 2A state championship. Voss led the team up until suffering an ankle injury in the state quarterfinals. He is a multi-sport standout for the Huskies.

Versatility and Athleticism Define Voss' Game

Voss played quarterback before the injury and has also lined up at wide receiver and tight end for Jackson County Central. On defense, he has played both linebacker and safety.

Once he completes his high school eligibility, Voss is expected to move full-time to tight end for the Gophers, who he picked over offers from Alabama, Iowa, Auburn, USC, UCLA, Wisconsin and more.

Minnesota’s Top Prospect in the 2026 Class

According to 247Sports, Voss is the No. 1 player in the state of Minnesota for the Class of 2026 and ranks in the Top 200 in the country. He has already surpassed 1,000 career points for the Jackson County Central boys basketball team.