Howie Johnson
Minnesota Golden Gophers
59
Depth

Howie Johnson

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3rd String

Is Howie Johnson starting?

Howie Johnson is listed 3rd string at NT for Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Howie Johnson is listed NT #3 for Minnesota at 59 OVR.

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Jersey
#91
Class
FR

Why this rating?

On a 84-rated defense; no production or recruiting data — rated at heuristic floor → 59.

Team defense (SP+)
84
Rating basis
Estimated / projected
Depth-chart adjustment
-13 for role; −12 depth penalty

2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.

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Depth at NT · Minnesota Golden Gophers

  1. 19372Riley SunramStarter
  2. 27072Naquan Crowder
  3. 39159Howie JohnsonYou
Coach MinnesotaTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.