University of Minnesota Athletics

2026 Football Roster

TJ Bush Jr. headshot
Jersey Number 3

TJ Bush Jr.

  • Position:
    DL
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-3 / 265
  • Hometown:
    Woodbridge, Va.
  • High School:
    Freedom
  • Prev School:
    California / Liberty
  • Years in College / At Minnesota:
    4 / 1
  • Class:
    Senior
PRONUNCIATION

OVERVIEW: Enrolled at Minnesota in January 2026 • spent the 2025 season at Cal and the 2023-24 seasons at Liberty.

PREVIOUS SCHOOLS: Played one season at Cal (2025) and two seasons at Liberty (2023-24). CAL: Started all 13 games and made 40 tackles (17 solo) • led team with 5.5 sacks and was second with 11.5 tackles for loss • broke up one pass. LIBERTY: In 2024, made 58 tackles • totaled 9.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks and defended four passes • in 2023, started all 14 games and ended the season with 32 tackles, seven tackles for loss, two sacks and five pass breakups • named to FWAA Freshman All-American team and Conference USA All-Freshman Team.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Freedom High School in Woodbridge, Virginia • wore No. 3 for the Eagles and was coached by Darryl Overton • as a senior, made 85 tackles, 33 tackles for a loss and 29.5 sacks as team advanced to state championship game • named District and Regional Player of the Year and Class 6A Virginia State Defensive Player of the Year • consensus three-star recruit.
Barber & Maroney III Highlights
Thursday, January 29
Coach Fleck Postgame at Rate Bowl
Tuesday, January 06
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Win Ninth Straight Bowl
Friday, January 02
Anthony Smith - Rate Bowl
Monday, December 29