Gophers football: Top JUCO receiver Derrick Salley de-commits from the U

One-third of the Hutchinson Society College trio of commitments to the Gophers football campaign has altered class Receiver Derrick Salley Jr who Sports considers the top JUCO wideout in the class disclosed Tuesday he will flip his commitment from Minnesota to Kansas State He pledged to the U after a campus visit earlier this month After thoughtful consideration and conversations with my family I have decided to de-commit from the University of Minnesota Salley wrote on X I want to sincerely thank Coach P J Fleck the entire coaching staff and the Minnesota scheme for their belief in me and the opportunity they have extended The Gophers now have commitments in next year s class including two others from Hutchinson defensive tackle KJ Henson and safety MJ Graham Those two committed to the U days before Salley With the early signing period opening Dec the Gophers are pursuing another running back and quarterback to add to the class The exit of Salley could put receiver on the wish list as well Salley who is listed at -foot- and pounds had other offers from Illinois Boise State Oklahoma State and a great number of others Related Articles Gophers football Awkward situation looms for P J Fleck Gophers football Texas Longhorns nab another U pledge Badgers riding high Gophers low going into Axe championship Gophers add speedy receiver Quayd Hendryx to class Gophers P J Fleck addresses defensive issues after Northwestern loss