University of Minnesota Athletics
2026 Football Roster
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Oct 3 (Sat)
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Jersey Number 20
Ryan Estrada
- Position:
- RB
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-10 / 190
- Hometown:
- El Paso, Texas
- High School:
- El Dorado
- Years in College / At Minnesota:
- 1 / 1
- Class:
- Freshman
2026: Rushed three times for 10 yards, caught two passes for 12 yards and returned one kickoff for 11 yards in Minnesota debut against Eastern Illinois.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended El Dorado High School in El Paso, Texas • wore No. 1 for the Aztecs and was coached by Frank Martinez • in his prep career, recorded 620 carries for 7,633 yards and 95 touchdowns to become the all-time leading rusher in the city of El Paso • also caught more than 40 passes for nearly 600 yards and 8 more touchdowns • as a senior, named 1-5A Div 1 All-District Overall Most Valuable Player • touted as four-star prospect by 247Composite and On3 • ranked by ESPN as the No. 23 running back in the class and by 247Composite as the No. 44 player from the state of Texas.
PERSONAL: Son of Amanda Esparza • has one brother (Quincy).
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended El Dorado High School in El Paso, Texas • wore No. 1 for the Aztecs and was coached by Frank Martinez • in his prep career, recorded 620 carries for 7,633 yards and 95 touchdowns to become the all-time leading rusher in the city of El Paso • also caught more than 40 passes for nearly 600 yards and 8 more touchdowns • as a senior, named 1-5A Div 1 All-District Overall Most Valuable Player • touted as four-star prospect by 247Composite and On3 • ranked by ESPN as the No. 23 running back in the class and by 247Composite as the No. 44 player from the state of Texas.
PERSONAL: Son of Amanda Esparza • has one brother (Quincy).
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