When it comes to shopping for transfer players, the Gophers won't be confused with the Oregons, Texas Techs and Miamis of the college football world — programs that routinely use their deep pockets to fill their rosters. West has a chance to seize a starting cornerback job opposite John Nestor, and he's fit right in with his new teammates, according to Gophers defensive back Aidan Gousby. "He's a great teammate, great man-to-man skills, great leadership. Marshall transfer Naquan Crowder gives Gophers help at defensive tackleThe Gophers lost four productive defensive tackles after last season, including seventh-round draft pick Deven Eastern. Rostered NFL players Jack Gibbens, Max Brosmer and Kyler Baugh are three examples of former FCS players who made impacts with the Gophers.