American wrestler Gable Stevenson is returning to Minnesota as an Olympic gold medalist. And now, it’s time for the elite athlete to focus on the next chapter of his sporting career.
During an episode of Pardon My Take on Wednesday, Stevenson revealed that he’s been in contact with Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck about a potential role on the football team.
The U.S. Olympian is currently entering his senior season as a wrestler for Minnesota.
“I’ve considered playing football,” Stevenson said. “I talked to Coach Fleck of Gopher Football, and he wanted me to come out before I went to the Olympic Games to to come play for a little bit. But I told him after the Olympic Games, I’d give him an official decision. So I’m considering playing football.”
That consideration has even extended past the collegiate game.
“I would hope on day that I can get a tryout with the NFL… There’s some teams that have come and have mentioned me to some agents,” he added. “It would be cool to go out there and play in the NFL for a little bit.”
Gable Steveson: future NFL player?
Don’t rule it out. @GableSteveson @stoolathletics pic.twitter.com/YlKY43PZTD
— Pardon My Take (@PardonMyTake) August 11, 2021
Stevenson had an electric finish to his gold medal run in Tokyo this year. With just seconds left on the clock, the Minnesota wrestler completed a buzzer-beating two-point takedown to claim his top spot in the 125 kilogram weight class.
After the victory, the 260 pound beast celebrated with a backflip — showing off his ridiculous athleticism.
Gold medal back flip from Gable Steveson after he came up with the clutch win 🔥
pic.twitter.com/BdeZCOpXP9— Rob Lopez (@r0bato) August 6, 2021
Making the switch from the mat to the gridiron, Stevenson could bring a whole new meaning to Minnesota’s Golden Gopher squad in 2021.
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