University of Minnesota Athletics
2026 Volleyball Roster
Jersey Number 11
Madi Kraft
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Libero/DS
- Height:
- 5-6
- High School:
- Eagan
- Hometown:
- Eagan, Minn.
- Prev School:
- Northern Lights Volleyball Club
- Major:
- Undecided
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB:
Kraft comes in as a libero/defensive specialist from Eagan, Minn • a four-time South Suburban All-Conference selection, Kraft was twice named to the Minnesota Class AAAA All-State team in addition to being named a Ms. Baden Finalist in 2025 • A two-time Star Tribune All-Minnesota Team honoree, Kraft led Eagan High School to the 2022 South Suburban Conference title • four times she was named her school's Defensive Player of the Year and she holds Eagan's program record for most career digs • she ranks as the No. 8 player in Minnesota, including the second ranked libero, according to PrepDig.com • in her prep career, Kraft registered 1,788 digs in 115 matches played, also tallying 150 aces • this fall, she contributed 350 digs, 50 aces and passed a 2.2 • as a junior, she led the team with 509 digs and 31 aces, passing a 2.1 • she posted a career-best 596 digs in 2023 with 32 aces • as a true freshman, Kraft went for 333 digs and 37 aces, helping her team to the conference crown • on the club circuit for Northern Lights, Kraft helped her 17-1's team to a first place finish at the Junior National Tournament last year in Dallas, Texas • in 2024, she earned an AAU All-American nod in the 16-1's division • Kraft led her team to a third place finish in the National Division in 2022 at the US Junior National Championships for her 14-1's team.
PERSONAL:
The daughter of Tami and Chad Kraft, she has two younger brothers, Jaxon and Colton • Chad wrestled at the University of Minnesota from 1994-99 and was the first four-time All-American in Gopher sports history • Tami played volleyball collegiately at Willmar Community College • academically, she is a four-time Honor Roll student and a member of Eagan High School's National Honor Society • Kraft is a four-time Academic All-State honoree • she's currently undecided on what her major at Minnesota will be.
WHY MINNESOTA:
"I have been following the Gophers volleyball program since I was little and it is home to me. I love the environment, the coaches, the staff and the players on the team. They also have a great academic support program for the student-athletes. I also want to compete in the Big Ten Conference."
GOALS:
"To be disciplined and reliable, bringing a positive attitude to practices and games. I want to focus on the team's success."
Kraft comes in as a libero/defensive specialist from Eagan, Minn • a four-time South Suburban All-Conference selection, Kraft was twice named to the Minnesota Class AAAA All-State team in addition to being named a Ms. Baden Finalist in 2025 • A two-time Star Tribune All-Minnesota Team honoree, Kraft led Eagan High School to the 2022 South Suburban Conference title • four times she was named her school's Defensive Player of the Year and she holds Eagan's program record for most career digs • she ranks as the No. 8 player in Minnesota, including the second ranked libero, according to PrepDig.com • in her prep career, Kraft registered 1,788 digs in 115 matches played, also tallying 150 aces • this fall, she contributed 350 digs, 50 aces and passed a 2.2 • as a junior, she led the team with 509 digs and 31 aces, passing a 2.1 • she posted a career-best 596 digs in 2023 with 32 aces • as a true freshman, Kraft went for 333 digs and 37 aces, helping her team to the conference crown • on the club circuit for Northern Lights, Kraft helped her 17-1's team to a first place finish at the Junior National Tournament last year in Dallas, Texas • in 2024, she earned an AAU All-American nod in the 16-1's division • Kraft led her team to a third place finish in the National Division in 2022 at the US Junior National Championships for her 14-1's team.
PERSONAL:
The daughter of Tami and Chad Kraft, she has two younger brothers, Jaxon and Colton • Chad wrestled at the University of Minnesota from 1994-99 and was the first four-time All-American in Gopher sports history • Tami played volleyball collegiately at Willmar Community College • academically, she is a four-time Honor Roll student and a member of Eagan High School's National Honor Society • Kraft is a four-time Academic All-State honoree • she's currently undecided on what her major at Minnesota will be.
WHY MINNESOTA:
"I have been following the Gophers volleyball program since I was little and it is home to me. I love the environment, the coaches, the staff and the players on the team. They also have a great academic support program for the student-athletes. I also want to compete in the Big Ten Conference."
GOALS:
"To be disciplined and reliable, bringing a positive attitude to practices and games. I want to focus on the team's success."
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