Former Michigan kicker Beckham Sunderland committed to the Gophers on Tuesday. Sunderland was a kickoff specialist for the Wolverines last season, with 44 touchbacks in 71 attempts last season. He did not attempt a field goal. The Newport, Ky., native spent the 2024 season at Texas State, where he m ade one extra point try. Sunderland started out as a soccer goalkeeper and was the first homegrown player signing for MLS club FC Cincinnati in 2020 and played for their youth sides, but not the first team. With last year’s Gophers kicker Brady Denaburg done, Sunderland will compete with redshirt freshman Daniel Jackson and others for kicking duties next season. Sunderland is the 10th addition to the Gophers transfer portal class since Friday. Related Articles Gophers add fast-rising Lehigh transfer safety Mekhai Smith Which new Gophers transfers could make immediate impact next fall? Pair of brothers transfer from Michigan State to Gophers Gophers win recruiting battle over Iowa for Division II defensive back Gophers add big Auburn receiver Perry Thompson through portal ...read more read less