Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive back Trey Amos (9) catches the ball as he steps out of bounds over Oklahoma Sooners running back Taylor Tatum (8) during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Jan 1, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive back Andrew Mukuba (4) intercepts a pass in front of Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Melquan Stovall (5) to end the game in the second overtime at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Weight (unofficial): 185 lbs.

The second level of the Minnesota defense has been a strong aspect of the Golden Gophers’ performance this year, and LB Cody Lindenberg has been a massive part of it.