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Drake Lindsey
QB · Sophomore · #5 · 6' 5" · 230 lbs · 3★ recruit
From Fayetteville, AR
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Estimated NIL value
$1M
Minnesota · Football
Drake Lindsey
QB · Sophomore · #5 · 6' 5" · 230 lbs · 3★ recruit
From Fayetteville, AR
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Estimated NIL value
$1M
Minnesota · Football
QB · Sophomore · #5 · 6' 5" · 230 lbs
★★★★★3★ RecruitFrom Fayetteville, AR
Estimated NIL value
$1M
Modeled from role, roster, recruiting, current market evidence, and school-pool reconciliation; reviewed August 19, 2026.
Market benchmark: On3 published estimate .
Confidence meter
High confidenceThis value is strongly supported by current market evidence, roster role, and school-level spending context.
Drake Lindsey is a 6' 5" 230 lbs Sophomore Quarterback for Minnesota and is listed by ESPN from Fayetteville, AR. Drake Lindsey ranks 1st within the current Minnesota football roster and No. 472 nationally across the tracked NIL market. The $1M modeled value is calibrated against current market evidence reviewed August 19, 2026. It is not a reported contract or salary figure.
Pool share by sport
5.7%
Football pool: $17.5M
Pool share of school
3.4%
Minnesota roster market: $29.4M
Roster dollars tracked
$17.5M
Minnesota Football pool-accounting sum
Recent game logs
8
Latest verified ESPN appearances
Live player file
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Position
Quarterback
Class
Sophomore
Jersey
#5
Height
6' 5"
Weight
230 lbs
Hometown
Fayetteville, AR
Roster status
Active
Current listing
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Recruit rating
3-star
Recruiting profile
3-star / No. 873 nationally
Rating: 0.8717
High school: Fayetteville
From: Fayetteville, AR
Class: 2024 / QB
2025 season production
ESPN player feedPassing
2,382
Yards
18
Touchdowns
6
Interceptions
63.2
Completion %
246
Completions
389
Attempts
Rushing
-119
Yards
4
Touchdowns
34
Carries
-3.5
Average
3
Long
Scoring
18
PASS
4
RUSH
0
Receptions
0
Returns
4
Touchdowns
0
2PT
Career history
| Season | Team | YDS | TD | INT | CMP% | CMP | ATT | RTG | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Minnesota Golden Gophers | 50 | 1 | 0 | 80.0 | 4 | 5 | 230.0 | 17 |
| 2025 | Minnesota Golden Gophers | 2,382 | 18 | 6 | 63.2 | 246 | 389 | 126.9 | 78 |
| Career | All teams | 2,432 | 19 | 6 | 63.5 | 250 | 394 | 128.2 | 78 |
| Season | Team | YDS | TD | CAR | AVG | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Minnesota Golden Gophers | 6 | 0 | 1 | 6.0 | 6 |
| 2025 | Minnesota Golden Gophers | -119 | 4 | 34 | -3.5 | 3 |
| Career | All teams | -113 | 4 | 35 | -3.2 | 6 |
| Season | Team | PASS | RUSH | REC | RET | TD | 2PT | PAT | FG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Minnesota Golden Gophers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Minnesota Golden Gophers | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | All teams | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest games
New Mexico LobosDec 26, 2025 · 20-17 OT147 YDS · 2 TD · 0 INT · 64.3 CMP%W
Wisconsin BadgersNov 29, 2025 · 17-790 YDS · 1 TD · 0 INT · 75.0 CMP%L
Northwestern WildcatsNov 22, 2025 · 38-35264 YDS · 4 TD · 0 INT · 66.7 CMP%L
Oregon DucksNov 15, 2025 · 42-13138 YDS · 1 TD · 0 INT · 59.4 CMP%W
Michigan State SpartansNov 1, 2025 · 23-20 OT197 YDS · 0 TD · 0 INT · 66.7 CMP%L
Iowa HawkeyesOct 25, 2025 · 41-3109 YDS · 0 TD · 3 INT · 57.1 CMP%W
Nebraska CornhuskersOct 18, 2025 · 24-6153 YDS · 1 TD · 0 INT · 80.0 CMP%W
Purdue BoilermakersOct 11, 2025 · 27-20232 YDS · 2 TD · 1 INT · 46.7 CMP%Sideline Data Desk
Quarterbacks receive the strongest football premium because role scarcity, weekly visibility, and offensive control compound their market value. For Drake Lindsey, the current roster role, class, recruiting signal, program market, and available market evidence produce a $1M headline case.
The visible base estimate is $1M. The pool-accounting allocation is $1M, equal to about 5.7% of the Minnesota football market. The player ranks 1st on that roster and No. 472 in The Sideline's national player index.
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