Luke Drzewiecki joins Minnesota Gophers after New Mexico career

Former New Mexico kicker Luke Drzewiecki has signed with the Minnesota Golden Gophers as of August 21, 2026. Drzewiecki previously played for the Lobos where he achieved an 78.5% success rate on field goals and a near-perfect 97.4% on extra points during his senior season. His signing coincides with an ongoing legal situation concerning NCAA eligibility rules, particularly affecting the high school class of 2022. Drzewiecki qualifies for eligibility amid a federal appeal regarding these changes. At Minnesota, he will compete for the starting kicking job against Beckham Sunderland and Daniel Jackson.

• 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — Former New Mexico kicker Luke Drzewiecki signs with the Gophers