University of Minnesota Athletics
2026 Football Roster

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

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