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Former Lakeville South QB Mitch Leidner heads to minicamp with Baltimore Ravens

By By ANDY GREDER | agreder@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer Press, 04/30/17, 4:00PM CDT

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Gophers QB Mitch Leidner heads to minicamp with Baltimore Ravens

Former Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner confirmed he is headed to the Baltimore Ravens’ minicamp next weekend, while his go-to receiver Drew Wolitarsky is headed to the Vikings’ minicamp.

Leidner, who wasn’t picked in the NFL Draft that concluded Saturday evening, decided to wait a bit and weigh his best options, he shared with the Pioneer Press on Sunday morning.

Leidner, of Lakeville, was projected to slip out of the draft’s seven rounds, but at 6-foot-2 and 226 pounds, he holds some intrigue for franchises.

“Leidner has NFL size and has some traits that warrant a trip to camp,” said Lance Zierlein at NFL.com. “But he lacks timing, decision-making and confidence as a passer. … In the end, he’s more likely a camp invite than legitimate NFL backup.”

Leidner was 29-18 in games he started during his four-year career at Minnesota, including two wins in bowl games. He set the program record with 33 rushing touchdowns from a QB and passed for 7,287 yards and 36 passing touchdowns. His 56.4 completion percentage is fifth in school history.