Minnesota Golden Gophers#19 · LB Joey Gerlach
75 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 225 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Woodbury, MN
Joey Gerlach is a LB (#19) for Minnesota, from Woodbury, MN. In the 2026 season he has 20 tackles and 1 sack over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 17
Sacks 10
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 9
Efficiency
Tackles per game 14
Sack rate 10
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 17
Havoc rate 8
Measurables
Height 13
Weight 11
Frame 12
Experience 17
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2026 season
20
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
2
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Joey Gerlach career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MINN | 5 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | MINN | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | MINN | 8 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | MINN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 19 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
14
7
38
7
17
20
6
28
0
10
23
17
0
0
19No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Michigan | W 20-14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Washington | W 27-24 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Akron | W 41-7 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Mississippi State | L 13-38 | 4 | 1 |
| Sep 3 | vs Eastern Illinois | W 59-7 | 2 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowMinnesota LB: #19
- ClassSenior
- HometownWoodbury, MN
Joey Gerlach: Minnesota LB profile and stats
Joey Gerlach is a LB (#19) for Minnesota, from Woodbury, MN. This profile tracks Joey Gerlach's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Minnesota roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Minnesota sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Joey Gerlach in the news
All newsRecapMinnesota beat Michigan 20-14 (Week 5, 2026)Minnesota beat Michigan 20-14 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Minnesota is 4-1, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan is 3-2, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapMinnesota edged Washington 27-24 (Week 4, 2026)Minnesota edged Washington 27-24 at Husky Stadium. Now Minnesota is 3-1, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Washington is 3-1, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26RecapMinnesota beat Akron 41-7 (Week 3, 2026)Minnesota beat Akron 41-7 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Minnesota is 2-1, and Akron is 1-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Joey Gerlach play for?
Joey Gerlach plays for Minnesota, wearing #19 at LB.
What position does Joey Gerlach play?
Joey Gerlach is a LB for Minnesota.
How tall is Joey Gerlach?
Joey Gerlach is 6-3 and weighs 225 lb.
What year is Joey Gerlach in?
Joey Gerlach is listed as a senior on the Minnesota roster.
Where is Joey Gerlach from?
Joey Gerlach is from Woodbury, MN.
How many tackles does Joey Gerlach have?
Joey Gerlach has 20 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.