University of Minnesota Athletics

2024 Football Roster

Martin Owusu
Jersey Number 87

Martin Owusu

  • Position:
    DL
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-2 / 300
  • Hometown:
    Prior Lake, Minn.
  • High School:
    Prior Lake
  • Years in College / At Minnesota:
    2 / 2
  • Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
    4 years
  • Class:
    Redshirt Freshman
PRONUNCIATION

HONORS:
Academic All-Big Ten (2024)

2024 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in one game • made his Minnesota debut against Rhode Island and recorded one tackle.

2023: Redshirted • did not see game action.  

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Prior Lake High School in Savage, Minn. • wore No. 87 for the Lakers • led Prior Lake’s defense in 2020 with five sacks and eight tackles for a loss • finished his senior season with 44 tackles and helped anchor a defense that allowed just 149.78 rushing yards per game • competed in the Minnesota High School Football All-Star game for the South team • served as a team captain his senior season • notched 47 tackles and three tackles for loss as a junior in 2021 • was a three-year starter on the defensive line • also wrestles and competes in track and field • coached by Matt Gegenheimer • consensus three-star recruit • ranked as the No. 121 defensive lineman in the nation by 247Sports and No. 4 prospect in Minnesota by ESPN.

PERSONAL: Son of Naomi and Andy Laufers • has one sibling (Josiah Logan).
Highlights: Gophers 66, Northwestern State 0
Saturday, September 06
Sights & Sounds: Gophers-Demons
Saturday, September 06
Game Trailer: Gophers-Demons
Friday, September 05
Coach Fleck Previews Northwestern State
Monday, September 01