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Tarawallie_Abu
Jersey Number 96

Abu Tarawallie

  • Position:
    DL
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-3 / 285
  • Hometown:
    New Hope, Minn.
  • High School:
    Heritage Christian Academy
  • Years in College / At Minnesota:
    1 / 1
  • Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
    4 years
  • Class:
    Freshman
PRONUNCIATION

OVERVIEW: Rated a consensus three-star recruit • ranked as the No. 3 recruit in Minnesota and as the No. 97 defensive lineman in the nation by 247Sports. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Heritage Christian Academy in Maple Grove, Minnesota • wore No. 76 for the Eagles and was coached by Colin Rooney • played varsity football beginning in eighth grade and started as a freshman • in his high school career, recorded 20 sacks and 110 tackles for loss • also played basketball and competed in track and field. 

PERSONAL: Son of Isatu Jalloh (mother) and Moseray Tarawallie (father) • has one brother (Hassan) • brother, Hassan, played college football at the University of Northwestern (St. Paul, Minn.).
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