Moorhead High Trio Commits to Minnesota Football

Quarterback Jett Feeney joins teammates Taye Reich and David Mack in pledging to play for the Golden Gophers.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Moorhead High School Class of 2027 has three football standouts - quarterback Jett Feeney, running back Taye Reich, and wide receiver David Mack - who have all verbally committed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the University of Minnesota.

Why it matters

This is a significant recruiting haul for the University of Minnesota football program, as they have secured commitments from three of the top high school players in the state. The Moorhead trio helped lead their team to the Prep Bowl in 2025 and will look to make an immediate impact for the Golden Gophers.

The details

Feeney, Reich, and Mack all announced their verbal commitments to Minnesota via social media over the past month. Feeney is the latest to commit, doing so on Monday. Reich was the first to pledge to the Gophers back in late February, while Mack committed on March 3. In the 2025 season, Feeney threw for over 2,200 yards and 27 touchdowns, Reich rushed for 1,416 yards and 16 scores, and Mack led the state with 121 receptions, 1,607 receiving yards, and 26 touchdowns.

  • Feeney committed on March 6, 2026.
  • Reich committed on February 24, 2026.
  • Mack committed on March 3, 2026.

The players

Jett Feeney

The starting quarterback for Moorhead High School, Feeney is one of three Spuds players to commit to the University of Minnesota football program.

Taye Reich

The running back for Moorhead High School, Reich was the first of the trio to commit to the University of Minnesota.

David Mack

The wide receiver for Moorhead High School, Mack was the most sought-after recruit of the three and has also committed to play for the University of Minnesota.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited to continue my academic and athletic career at the University of Minnesota. Can't wait to get to work with my teammates Taye and David.”

— Jett Feeney (X)

“The Gophers have always been my dream school. I'm proud to be joining such a great program.”

— Taye Reich (X)

“Minnesota is the perfect fit for me. I can't wait to be a Golden Gopher and help the team win a championship.”

— David Mack (X)

What’s next

The trio will look to lead Moorhead to another strong season in 2026 before enrolling at the University of Minnesota in the fall of 2027.

The takeaway

The University of Minnesota has landed a major recruiting coup by securing commitments from three of the top high school players in the state. This trio from Moorhead High School has the potential to make an immediate impact for the Golden Gophers and help the program continue its upward trajectory.