For the first time in school history, five Minnesota Gophers were selected by NFL teams in the 2020 draft over the weekend.

Five Golden Gophers Selected in 2020 NFL Draft

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Following the completion of the draft, the Carolina Panthers signed Minnesota running back Rodney Smith to a free agent contract.

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