Joey Gerlach
Joey Gerlach
Is steady in every phase without a signature trait. Third year in the Minnesota linebacker corps, same address the whole way. The receipt: 5 tackles against Northwestern State — Week 2, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- positional archetype classification
- seasons on the roster
- game log
Career Arc
Coaching Lineage · 2023–2025
1 coachPlayed his entire career under P.J. Fleck.
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
P.J. Fleck
Awards
Player Standing · 17 rungs
Tier 1 · 2-deepR03 · Backup
Spot duty on defense. Tackle volume for the position at the early end of the ladder.
Career stats
How he plays
Play style
Solid in every phase without a signature dimension.
CFB Index positional classification
2026 Outlook
Minnesota
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Minnesota
Returning around him
- 1 Minnesota player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -1 net (19 in / 20 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Minnesota · Last season: 8-5 · Talent rank #41 · 2026 recruiting class #28
DNA match
Player DNA
Balanced Linebacker
Solid in every phase without a signature dimension.
His 2024 production profile sits closest to Antwone Santiago’s 2024 season.
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As a sophomore, his production profile tracks closest to Jackson Kaufusi's sophomore season at BYU (2021).
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Background
PRONUNCIATION Your browser does not support HTML5 audio. HONORS: Academic All-Big Ten (2025, 2024, 2023) CSC Academic All-District (2024, 2023) 2025 • JUNIOR SEASON: Competed in nine games and made 11 tackles. Game-by-Game: Made one tackle against Buffalo • led Minnesota with five tackles against...