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Tampa, FL DE Mayan Ahanotu has committed to the Gophers over offers from California, Oklahoma, Vanderbilt, Arizona, Boston College, Illinois, Iowa State, Oregon State, Virginia Tech, and others.
Mayan is the son of 12-year NFL veteran Chidi Ahanotu, who compiled 46.5 career sacks at defensive end. He most notably played under former Gopher quarterback Tony Dungy with the Tampa Buccaneers.
At 6-foot-4, 250 pounds, Ahanotu has a nice blend of length and explosion to play inside. He will be able to add more bulk and upper body strength to take his game to the next level. More importantly, Ahanotu's great set of pass rushing moves allow him to win consistently. He has experience playing both on the outside and inside. I see him being a player that could easily play three technique inside on pass rushing downs. Ahanotu is a finesse style player that has an impressive motor. He uses his hands very well to win against offensive lineman by exploding out of his stance and ripping through with a push-pull or spin move. Not to mention, he's light on his feet for a player with his size, which will allow him to be effective inside on pass rushing downs. Ahanotu will provide consistent support against the run as well because of his freakish skill-set. It is very rare you'll find a player with relatively polished footwork and pass rushing moves coming into college. Defensive line coach Bryce Paup will only take this to the next level with more coaching.
With Ahanotu, Elijah Teague, Logan Richter, and Abi Okonji committed, along with the potential addition of Noah Shannon, the Gophers are building a very talented defensive line.
Ahanotu's commitment is the 19th in the class of 2018, which ranks 20th nationally and 6th in the Big Ten.
Here's Ahanotu's tape: https://t.co/xtREPW5tyD
Mayan is the son of 12-year NFL veteran Chidi Ahanotu, who compiled 46.5 career sacks at defensive end. He most notably played under former Gopher quarterback Tony Dungy with the Tampa Buccaneers.
At 6-foot-4, 250 pounds, Ahanotu has a nice blend of length and explosion to play inside. He will be able to add more bulk and upper body strength to take his game to the next level. More importantly, Ahanotu's great set of pass rushing moves allow him to win consistently. He has experience playing both on the outside and inside. I see him being a player that could easily play three technique inside on pass rushing downs. Ahanotu is a finesse style player that has an impressive motor. He uses his hands very well to win against offensive lineman by exploding out of his stance and ripping through with a push-pull or spin move. Not to mention, he's light on his feet for a player with his size, which will allow him to be effective inside on pass rushing downs. Ahanotu will provide consistent support against the run as well because of his freakish skill-set. It is very rare you'll find a player with relatively polished footwork and pass rushing moves coming into college. Defensive line coach Bryce Paup will only take this to the next level with more coaching.
With Ahanotu, Elijah Teague, Logan Richter, and Abi Okonji committed, along with the potential addition of Noah Shannon, the Gophers are building a very talented defensive line.
Ahanotu's commitment is the 19th in the class of 2018, which ranks 20th nationally and 6th in the Big Ten.
Here's Ahanotu's tape: https://t.co/xtREPW5tyD