University of Minnesota Athletics
2024 Football Roster
Owusu, Martin

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
Bio
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