University of Minnesota Athletics

2025-26 Signing Day Roster

Block M Roster

Aaden Aytch

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Position:
    DL
  • Hometown:
    Lafayette, Ind.
  • High School:
    Jefferson
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Lafayette Jefferson High School in Lafayette, Indiana • wore No. 9 for the Bronco and was coached by Patrick Shanley • helped lead team to three sectional wins • had 112 total tackles, 20 sacks (school record), six forced fumbles, two pass breakups and two blocked punts • named First Team All-Conference and ended high school career with the most career and single-season tackles for loss • four-star prospect by 247Sports and On3 • ranked as the No. 36 overall recruit in the nation and the No. 1 in Indiana by Rivals • listed as the No. 24 edge in the nation by 247Sports Composite • also competed in basketball (Second Team All-Conference), track and field and baseball.

PERSONAL: Son of Shundra Palmer and Craig and Adriane Henderson • has three siblings (Alaina, London and Emery).

Thank You Gopher Fans
Tuesday, December 09
Painting the Axe
Saturday, December 06
Cinematic Recap: Gophers-Wisconsin
Wednesday, December 03
Signing Day Press Conference
Wednesday, December 03