Minnesota Golden Signs 6-Foot-5, 280-Pound 5-Star Running Back Trevor Etienne with a Clear Distinctive Vision and Outstanding Talent – One Out of Many…
Minnesota Golden Signs 6-Foot-5, 280-Pound 5-Star Running Back Trevor Etienne with a Clear Distinctive Vision and Outstanding Talent – One Out of Many…
The college football world was left in shock when Minnesota Golden secured the commitment of Trevor Etienne, a 6-foot-5, 280-pound running back who defied every traditional expectation of his position. With his rare blend of size, speed, and agility, Etienne wasn’t just a player—he was a force of nature.
Recruited by nearly every powerhouse program in the country, Etienne had his pick of the litter. But when he chose Minnesota, a team not typically known for landing generational talents, it sent waves through the recruiting landscape. Head coach Cole Andrews made it clear: this was no gimmick—Etienne was the real deal.
“He’s not just a bruiser,” Andrews told reporters. “He’s got vision, balance, and an ability to cut like a guy half his size. He’s one out of many, but there’s only one Trevor Etienne.”
From his first practice, it was obvious that Etienne was different. Defensive linemen struggled to bring him down, and linebackers bounced off him like they were hitting a brick wall. Yet, it was his footwork that stunned everyone—light, precise, almost like a ballerina in cleats.
The season opener against Ohio State became his grand introduction. On his first carry, he bulldozed through a safety before stiff-arming a linebacker and sprinting 60 yards for a touchdown. The stadium erupted. The college football world took notice.
Minnesota didn’t just sign a player; they changed the game. Trevor Etienne wasn’t a typical running back—he was a new kind of weapon. And with him leading the charge, the Golden were no longer underdogs. They were
contenders.