Gophers senior linebacker Cody Lindenberg has declined to use his final season of eligibility in 2025 and instead declared for the NFL draft on Friday. Lindenberg was healthy and highly productive in 2024, leading Minnesota with 94 total tackles as well as one sack and one interception in all 12 games. The Anoka native overcame injuries in both 2023 and ’21 to be an all-Big Ten selection this fall. “Every single day for the past five seasons has been a dream come true playing for and in front of you all in the maroon and gold!” Lindenberg wrote on social media. “Representing this university, this program and this state means more to me than anyone will ever know.” With Lindenberg leaving, the need to add a linebacker via the NCAA transfer portal grows more important. They have yet to add a linebacker among the 11 new additions for next season. Related Articles College Sports | Gophers lineman Phillip Daniels transfers to Ohio State College Sports | Gophers football: Alexandria athlete Kristen Hoskins enters transfer portal College Sports | Gophers football loses key offensive lineman to NCAA transfer portal College Sports | Gophers football: Transfer commitments continue into Monday College Sports | Gophers football: Transfer commitments flow into the U on Sunday