Danny Striggow

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Danny Striggow
Minnesota Golden Gophers–No. 92
Position Defensive lineman
Class
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Redshirt
Senior
Personal information
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight255 lb (116 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Orono High School

Danny Striggow is an American football defensive end for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

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Early life and high school

Striggow attended Orono High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he won a state title in wrestling in addition to playing football. [1] He decided to pursue football instead of wrestling, committing to play college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. [2]

College career

As a freshman in 2020, Striggow appeared in three games and took a redshirt. [3] In 2021, he recorded one tackle in 12 games. [4] In week 4 of the 2022 season, Striggow recorded his first career interception in a win over Michigan State. [5] He finished the 2022 season with 20 tackles with four and a half being for a loss, three and a half sacks, two pass deflections, and an interception. [6] In 2023, Striggow totaled 51 tackles with seven being for a loss, six sacks, and a forced fumble for Minnesota. [7] In his final season with the Gophers in 2024, he notched 52 tackles with five and a half being for a loss, five sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. [8] Striggow was named to the All-Big Ten Conference team as an honorable mention for the third straight year. [9] After the season, he declared for the 2025 NFL draft and participated in multiple bowls, competing in the Hula Bowl and the Reese's Senior Bowl. [10] Striggow was especially notable during the Hula Bowl where he met with multiple NFL teams. [11]

Personal life

Striggow's two older brothers Bobby and Jackson, both wrestled at the University of Michigan. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ Ryan, Megan. "Orono defensive end Danny Striggow commits to the Gophers". Star Tribune. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  2. ↑ Paulsen, Jim. "Orono's Danny Striggow chooses football over wrestling, commits to Minnesota". Star Tribune. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  3. ↑ Callaghan-Croley, Dylan. "Minnesota Countdown to Kickoff: No. 92 DL Danny Striggow". GophersNation.com. Rivals.com. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Danny Striggow 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  5. ↑ Greder, Andy. "Gophers football: Danny Striggow blends toughness of wrestler with a volunteer's compassion". Pioneer Press. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Danny Striggow 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  7. ↑ Callaghan-Croley, Dylan. "Minnesota's Max Brosmer, and Danny Striggow headed to Hula Bowl". GophersNation.com. Rivals.com. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  8. ↑ Wald, Jeff. "Gophers' Danny Striggow accepts late call to Senior Bowl". FOX9.com. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  9. ↑ Weaver, Tim. "Carolina Panthers met with popular Minnesota DL prospect at Hula Bowl". Carolina Panthers on SI. SI.com. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  10. ↑ Nelson, Joe. "Danny Striggow is late addition, joining 3 other Gophers at the Senior Bowl". Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI. SI.com. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  11. ↑ Farabaugh, Nick. "Pittsburgh Steelers meet with former Minnesota defensive lineman". PennLive.com. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  12. ↑ Greder, Andy. "Gophers football: Tough love at home helped Danny Striggow form thick skin". Pioneer Press. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
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