Gophers Among Top 4 Schools for No. 1 RB Recruit from Iowa in 2027 Class

Minnesota is firmly in the mix for another top running back in the 2027 class.

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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The Gophers already have running backs Taye Reich and Greg Hargrow verbally committed to their 2027 recruiting class, and they could be adding one more. Three-star Iowa City running back Savion Miller included Minnesota in his top four choices, along with Miami (FL), Missouri, and West Virginia.

Why it matters

Landing top running back recruits is crucial for the Gophers as they look to build on their recent success and compete for Big Ten titles. Savion Miller is a highly touted prospect from Iowa, a key recruiting territory for Minnesota.

The details

Listed at 5-foot-10 and 195 pounds, Miller is a top 600 prospect on the latest 247Sports Composite and the No. 4-ranked player in Iowa, as well as the No. 1 running back. He rushed for 1,068 yards and 16 touchdowns on 127 carries for Iowa City Regina as a junior, and also caught 16 passes for 338 yards and 9 more touchdowns. Miller has visited Minnesota's campus and the Gophers' new running backs coach, Mohamed Ibrahim, has visited his high school.

  • Miller attended the Gophers' team camp last June.
  • He was on campus for an unofficial visit on Nov. 1 for the Michigan State game, where he officially received his offer from Minnesota.
  • Ibrahim visited Miller's high school earlier this winter on Jan. 27.

The players

Savion Miller

A three-star running back from Iowa City, Iowa, who is the No. 1 ranked running back and No. 4 overall player in the state for the 2027 recruiting class.

Taye Reich

A running back verbally committed to Minnesota's 2027 recruiting class.

Greg Hargrow

A running back verbally committed to Minnesota's 2027 recruiting class.

Mohamed Ibrahim

The new running backs coach for the University of Minnesota.

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What they’re saying

“Blessed to have this opportunity. My recruitment is still 100% open!”

— Savion Miller, Three-star running back (X)

What’s next

Miller has been to Missouri for four different unofficial visits, so the Tigers might be the leader in his recruitment. The Gophers have positioned themselves well, as the 2027 cycle continues to heat up.

The takeaway

Landing Savion Miller would be a major recruiting coup for the Gophers, as they look to continue building depth and talent at the running back position. His inclusion of Minnesota among his top four schools shows the program's growing appeal among top Midwest prospects.