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Front Row (L to R): Brock Russell, Darius Anderson, Ben LeCompte, Luke Albers, Carson Wentz, Zach Vraa, Joe Haeg, Jordan Champion, CJ Smith, Andrew Bonnet, Jedre Cyr, Jeremy Kelly. Second Row: MJ Stumpf, Landon Lechler, Bo Liekhus, Eric Perkins, Brian Schaetz, Austin Farnlof, Jack Plankers, Andrew Smith, Zack Johnson, Pierre Gee-Tucker, Nate Moody. Third Row: Matt Plank, Tre Dempsey, King Frazier, James Fisher, Chase Morlock, Nick DeLuca, Brad Ambrosius, Austin Kuhnert, Nate Tanguay, Shadeed Crockett, Grant Morgan, Quinten McCoy, Chris Board. Fourth Row: Ross Effertz, Brock Robbins, Jaylaan Wimbush, Eric Bachmeier, Dan Marlette, Levi Jordheim, Zack Ziemer, Connor Wentz, Dan Sargeant, Cole Davis, Erik Olson, Max Polson, Jalen Allison, Bruce Anderson, Lance Dunn, Stanley Jones, Aaron Steidl, Blake Williams. Fifth Row: Jaxon Brown, Marquise Bridges, Aaron Mercadel, Darrius Shepherd, Khayvon Hawkins, Christian Triplett, Caleb Butler, Greg Menard, Jarrod Tuszka, Kurt Mattox, Jeff Illies, Bryce Messner, Keenan Hodenfield, Colin Conner, Colter Pritchard, Nate Jenson, Daniel Polansky, Dimitri Williams. Sixth Row: James Hendricks, Demaris Purifoy, Isaac Cenescar, Dakota Reid, Ty Brooks, Bryan Carlton, Bryce Bennot, Luke Bacon, Ian Gallagher, Isaac Lashua, Peder Olson, Tanner Volson, Easton Stick, RJ Urzendowski, Dallas Freeman, Michael Veldman, Garrett Malstrom, Connor Hubbs. Seventh Row: Matt Anderson, Trent Mooney, Max Haskins, Tre Fort, Dom Davis, Bennett Rindy, Zack J. Johnson, Cole Karcz, Cam Pedersen, Jake Brinkman, Andrew Trzebiatowski, Jack Albrecht, Derrek Tuszka, Ben Ellefson, Braden Sikes, Robbie Grimsley, Gray Gochenour, Jack Darnell. Eighth Row: Director of football operations and equipment services Brian Gordon, video coordinator Jake Otten, strength and conditioning graduate assistant Andrew Shirek, filmer Aaron Sisk, filmer Hayden Botz, student manager Bryton Jorgensen, student manager Austin Lorentz, student manager Eric Nelson, student manager Dixon Bauer, student manager Taylor Parker, student manager Torey Rohloff, filmer Mo Ibrahim, filmer Jacob Tepp, athletic trainer Bobby Knodel, equipment assistant Nathan Bjoralt, director of football recruiting Hank Jacobs, athletic training graduate assistant Brian Schmidt, athletic training student Heidi Krueger. Top Row: Offensive quality control Josh Kittell, quarterbacks coach Randy Hedberg, tight ends/fullbacks coach Tyler Roehl, special teams coordinator/wide receivers coach Atif Austin, offensive line coach Conor Riley, offensive coordinator/running backs coach Tim Polasek, head coach Chris Klieman, defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Matt Entz, recruiting coordinator/defensive tackles coach Nick Goeser, defensive ends coach Jamar Cain, defensive backs coach Joe Klanderman, defensive assistant Joey Blackmore, director of athletic performance Jim Kramer, assistant strength coach Ryan Napoli.
Jay Albrecht

Players

  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 218 lbs
    So. Orlando, Fla. Timber Creek HS
    Sophomore Orlando, Fla. Timber Creek HS
  • Cornerback CB 6'1" 198 lbs
    Jr. Dallas, Texas Bowie HS Santa Rosa JC
    Junior Dallas, Texas Bowie HS Santa Rosa JC
  • Free Safety FS 5'10" 175 lbs
    So. Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland HS
    Sophomore Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 174 lbs
    Fr. Lakeville, Minn. Rosemount HS
    Freshman Lakeville, Minn. Rosemount HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'9" 189 lbs
    Sr. Avondale, Ariz. Westview HS
    Senior Avondale, Ariz. Westview HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 190 lbs
    Fr. Becker, Minn. Becker HS
    Freshman Becker, Minn. Becker HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 188 lbs
    Sr. Savage, Minn. Burnsville HS
    Senior Savage, Minn. Burnsville HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 212 lbs
    So. Kearney, Mo. Kearney HS
    Sophomore Kearney, Mo. Kearney HS
  • Running Back/Wide Receiver RB/WR 5'7" 182 lbs
    Sr. Kapolei, Hawai'i Island Pacific Academy Valley City State
    Senior Kapolei, Hawai'i Island Pacific Academy Valley City State
  • Strong Safety SS 5'11" 192 lbs
    Fr. Excelsior, Minn. Minnetonka HS
    Freshman Excelsior, Minn. Minnetonka HS
  • Punter P 6'3" 176 lbs
    RFr. Walworth, Wis. Big Foot HS
    Redshirt Freshman Walworth, Wis. Big Foot HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'6" 167 lbs
    So. Langdon, N.D. Langdon Area HS
    Sophomore Langdon, N.D. Langdon Area HS
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 206 lbs
    RFr. Waterloo, Iowa Waterloo West HS
    Redshirt Freshman Waterloo, Iowa Waterloo West HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'6" 235 lbs
    Sr. Bismarck, N.D. Bismarck Century HS
    Senior Bismarck, N.D. Bismarck Century HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 215 lbs
    RFr. Omaha, Neb. Creighton Prep HS
    Redshirt Freshman Omaha, Neb. Creighton Prep HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'8" 180 lbs
    Jr. Kewaskum, Wis. Kewaskum HS
    Junior Kewaskum, Wis. Kewaskum HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 217 lbs
    Jr. Plattsmouth, Neb. Bellevue West HS
    Junior Plattsmouth, Neb. Bellevue West HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 189 lbs
    So. Gatzke, Minn. Grygla HS
    Sophomore Gatzke, Minn. Grygla HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 195 lbs
    So. Omaha, Neb. Creighton Prep HS
    Sophomore Omaha, Neb. Creighton Prep HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'1" 189 lbs
    Fr. Bemidji, Minn. Bemidji HS
    Freshman Bemidji, Minn. Bemidji HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 199 lbs
    RFr. Crystal, Minn. Robbinsdale Cooper HS
    Redshirt Freshman Crystal, Minn. Robbinsdale Cooper HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 177 lbs
    Fr. Belleville, Ill. Belleville West HS
    Freshman Belleville, Ill. Belleville West HS
  • Punter/Kicker P/K 5'10" 196 lbs
    Sr. Barrington, Ill. Barrington HS
    Senior Barrington, Ill. Barrington HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 180 lbs
    RFr. Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs HS
    Redshirt Freshman Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs HS
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 177 lbs
    RFr. Papillion, Neb. Papillion-La Vista HS
    Redshirt Freshman Papillion, Neb. Papillion-La Vista HS
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 213 lbs
    Jr. Greenwood, Mo. Lee's Summit HS Nebraska
    Junior Greenwood, Mo. Lee's Summit HS Nebraska
  • Strong Safety SS 6'0" 185 lbs
    RFr. St. Petersburg, Fla. Boca Ciega HS
    Redshirt Freshman St. Petersburg, Fla. Boca Ciega HS
  • Running Back RB 6'1" 188 lbs
    Fr. Wauwatosa, Wis. Wauwatosa West HS
    Freshman Wauwatosa, Wis. Wauwatosa West HS
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 221 lbs
    Jr. Moorhead, Minn. Moorhead HS
    Junior Moorhead, Minn. Moorhead HS
  • Free Safety FS 5'11" 181 lbs
    So. Ray, N.D. Ray HS
    Sophomore Ray, N.D. Ray HS
  • Strong Safety SS 5'10" 187 lbs
    RFr. Orlando, Fla. Cypress Creek HS
    Redshirt Freshman Orlando, Fla. Cypress Creek HS
  • Cornerback CB 6'2" 195 lbs
    RFr. Kindred, N.D. Kindred HS
    Redshirt Freshman Kindred, N.D. Kindred HS
  • Fullback FB 6'0" 234 lbs
    Sr. Glyndon, Minn. Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton HS
    Senior Glyndon, Minn. Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'8" 173 lbs
    RFr. Coloma, Wis. Wautoma HS
    Redshirt Freshman Coloma, Wis. Wautoma HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'9" 161 lbs
    Fr. Fargo, N.D. Fargo South HS
    Freshman Fargo, N.D. Fargo South HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'9" 185 lbs
    RFr. Chicago, Ill. Morgan Park HS
    Redshirt Freshman Chicago, Ill. Morgan Park HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 170 lbs
    Fr. Minneapolis, Minn. DeLaSalle HS
    Freshman Minneapolis, Minn. DeLaSalle HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 196 lbs
    Fr. Mandan, N.D. Mandan HS
    Freshman Mandan, N.D. Mandan HS
  • Fullback FB 6'1" 230 lbs
    Fr. Cavalier, N.D. Cavalier HS
    Freshman Cavalier, N.D. Cavalier HS
  • Strong Safety SS 6'0" 181 lbs
    Fr. Hutchinson, Minn. Hutchinson HS
    Freshman Hutchinson, Minn. Hutchinson HS
  • Kicker K 6'1" 170 lbs
    Fr. Eau Claire, Wis. Regis HS
    Freshman Eau Claire, Wis. Regis HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'8" 171 lbs
    Fr. Moorhead, Minn. Fargo Shanley HS
    Freshman Moorhead, Minn. Fargo Shanley HS
  • Running Back RB 6'1" 225 lbs
    Fr. Vergas, Minn. Frazee-Vergas HS
    Freshman Vergas, Minn. Frazee-Vergas HS
  • Strong Safety SS 6'2" 189 lbs
    Fr. Eau Claire, Wis. Regis HS
    Freshman Eau Claire, Wis. Regis HS
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 243 lbs
    Fr. Hawley, Minn. Hawley HS
    Freshman Hawley, Minn. Hawley HS
  • Fullback FB 6'1" 242 lbs
    So. Chisago City, Minn. Chisago Lakes HS
    Sophomore Chisago City, Minn. Chisago Lakes HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 218 lbs
    Jr. Harvey, N.D. Harvey HS
    Junior Harvey, N.D. Harvey HS
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 202 lbs
    Fr. Ruskin, Fla. Newsome HS
    Freshman Ruskin, Fla. Newsome HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 222 lbs
    So. Brooklyn Park, Minn. Totino-Grace HS
    Sophomore Brooklyn Park, Minn. Totino-Grace HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 224 lbs
    So. Gardner, Kan. Gardner Edgerton HS
    Sophomore Gardner, Kan. Gardner Edgerton HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 214 lbs
    RFr. Dickinson, N.D. Dickinson HS
    Redshirt Freshman Dickinson, N.D. Dickinson HS
  • Fullback/Tight End FB/TE 6'3" 250 lbs
    Sr. Council Bluffs, Iowa Underwood HS
    Senior Council Bluffs, Iowa Underwood HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 217 lbs
    Jr. Belleville, Ill. Belleville West HS
    Junior Belleville, Ill. Belleville West HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 218 lbs
    RFr. Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington HS
    Redshirt Freshman Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington HS
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 228 lbs
    Fr. Lakeland, Minn. Stillwater HS
    Freshman Lakeland, Minn. Stillwater HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 244 lbs
    Jr. Omaha, Neb. Millard North HS
    Junior Omaha, Neb. Millard North HS
  • Linebacker LB 5'10" 242 lbs
    Fr. Urbandale, Iowa Dowling Catholic HS
    Freshman Urbandale, Iowa Dowling Catholic HS
  • Long Snapper LS 6'2" 213 lbs
    So. Bloomington, Minn. Jefferson HS
    Sophomore Bloomington, Minn. Jefferson HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 210 lbs
    Fr. North Liberty, Iowa Regina HS
    Freshman North Liberty, Iowa Regina HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 233 lbs
    Fr. Germantown, Wis. Germantown HS
    Freshman Germantown, Wis. Germantown HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'6" 300 lbs
    Sr. Somerset, Wis. Somerset HS Minnesota-Crookston
    Senior Somerset, Wis. Somerset HS Minnesota-Crookston
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 196 lbs
    Fr. Oakland, Calif. Saint Mary's College HS
    Freshman Oakland, Calif. Saint Mary's College HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 240 lbs
    RFr. Coon Rapids, Minn. Blaine HS
    Redshirt Freshman Coon Rapids, Minn. Blaine HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'3" 248 lbs
    Fr. Chanhassen, Minn. Minnetonka HS
    Freshman Chanhassen, Minn. Minnetonka HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'5" 310 lbs
    Fr. Amherst Junction, Wis. Amherst HS
    Freshman Amherst Junction, Wis. Amherst HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'6" 310 lbs
    Sr. Lake Shore, Minn. Brainerd HS
    Senior Lake Shore, Minn. Brainerd HS
  • Center C 6'1" 305 lbs
    So. Coon Rapids, Minn. Coon Rapids HS
    Sophomore Coon Rapids, Minn. Coon Rapids HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'1" 287 lbs
    Sr. Denmark, Wis. Denmark HS
    Senior Denmark, Wis. Denmark HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'3" 284 lbs
    So. McVille, N.D. Dakota Prairie HS
    Sophomore McVille, N.D. Dakota Prairie HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 279 lbs
    RFr. Carlos, Minn. Alexandria Jefferson HS
    Redshirt Freshman Carlos, Minn. Alexandria Jefferson HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'5" 303 lbs
    RFr. Mineral Point, Wis. Iowa-Grant HS
    Redshirt Freshman Mineral Point, Wis. Iowa-Grant HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'5" 274 lbs
    Fr. Rolling Meadows, Ill. Fremd HS
    Freshman Rolling Meadows, Ill. Fremd HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'4" 326 lbs
    RJr. Apple Valley, Minn. Eastview HS
    Redshirt Junior Apple Valley, Minn. Eastview HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'2" 264 lbs
    Sr. Mandan, N.D. Mandan HS Bemidji State
    Senior Mandan, N.D. Mandan HS Bemidji State
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'6" 276 lbs
    Fr. Blaine, Minn. Spring Lake Park HS
    Freshman Blaine, Minn. Spring Lake Park HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'3" 274 lbs
    RFr. Washington, Mich. Romeo HS
    Redshirt Freshman Washington, Mich. Romeo HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'7" 321 lbs
    Jr. Leonard, N.D. Kindred HS
    Junior Leonard, N.D. Kindred HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'5" 297 lbs
    RFr. Granville, N.D. Towner-Granville-Upham HS
    Redshirt Freshman Granville, N.D. Towner-Granville-Upham HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'5" 269 lbs
    So. Maple Grove, Minn. Maple Grove HS
    Sophomore Maple Grove, Minn. Maple Grove HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'4" 291 lbs
    So. Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
    Sophomore Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'4" 304 lbs
    RFr. Balfour, N.D. Drake-Anamoose HS
    Redshirt Freshman Balfour, N.D. Drake-Anamoose HS
  • Center C 6'4" 301 lbs
    So. Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington HS
    Sophomore Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington HS
  • Center C 6'3" 301 lbs
    RFr. Maple Plain, Minn. Delano HS
    Redshirt Freshman Maple Plain, Minn. Delano HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'7" 301 lbs
    Jr. Beach, N.D. Beach HS
    Junior Beach, N.D. Beach HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 196 lbs
    Sr. Dickinson, N.D. Dickinson HS
    Senior Dickinson, N.D. Dickinson HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 198 lbs
    So. Barron, Wis. Barron HS
    Sophomore Barron, Wis. Barron HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 202 lbs
    Sr. Rosemount, Minn. Rosemount HS
    Senior Rosemount, Minn. Rosemount HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 187 lbs
    RFr. St. Michael, Minn. St. Michael-Albertville HS
    Redshirt Freshman St. Michael, Minn. St. Michael-Albertville HS
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 243 lbs
    RFr. Waupaca, Wis. Waupaca HS
    Redshirt Freshman Waupaca, Wis. Waupaca HS
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 221 lbs
    So. Lidgerwood, N.D. Lidgerwood HS
    Sophomore Lidgerwood, N.D. Lidgerwood HS
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 248 lbs
    So. Dunnellon, Fla. Dunnellon HS
    Sophomore Dunnellon, Fla. Dunnellon HS
  • Tight End TE 6'5" 250 lbs
    Sr. Iola, Wis. Iola-Scandinavia HS
    Senior Iola, Wis. Iola-Scandinavia HS
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 239 lbs
    RFr. Iola, Wis. Iola-Scandinavia HS
    Redshirt Freshman Iola, Wis. Iola-Scandinavia HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'4" 283 lbs
    So. Oshkosh, Wis. Oshkosh North HS
    Sophomore Oshkosh, Wis. Oshkosh North HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'5" 226 lbs
    Fr. Warner, S.D. Warner HS
    Freshman Warner, S.D. Warner HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 277 lbs
    Fr. Champlin, Minn. Champlin Park HS
    Freshman Champlin, Minn. Champlin Park HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 243 lbs
    So. Warner, S.D. Warner HS
    Sophomore Warner, S.D. Warner HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 240 lbs
    RFr. Bismarck, N.D. Bismarck HS
    Redshirt Freshman Bismarck, N.D. Bismarck HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'1" 283 lbs
    Fr. White Bear Lake, Minn. White Bear Lake HS
    Freshman White Bear Lake, Minn. White Bear Lake HS
  • Long Snapper/Linebacker LS/LB 6'0" 216 lbs
    RFr. Maple Grove, Minn. Maple Grove HS
    Redshirt Freshman Maple Grove, Minn. Maple Grove HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 239 lbs
    So. Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
    Sophomore Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 246 lbs
    Jr. De Pere, Wis. West De Pere HS
    Junior De Pere, Wis. West De Pere HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'1" 275 lbs
    Jr. Cave Creek, Ariz. Boulder Creek HS
    Junior Cave Creek, Ariz. Boulder Creek HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'4" 285 lbs
    So. Mukwonago, Wis. Mukwonago HS
    Sophomore Mukwonago, Wis. Mukwonago HS

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Football Recruiting

  • Head Coach

    Chris Klieman

  • Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers

    Matt Entz

  • Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs

    Tim Polasek

  • Special Teams Coordinator/Wide Receivers

    Atif Austin

  • Defensive Ends Coach

    Jamar Cain

  • Defensive Tackles/Recruiting Coordinator

    Nick Goeser

  • Quarterbacks Coach

    Randy Hedberg

  • Defensive Backs Coach

    Joe Klanderman

  • Offensive Line Coach

    Conor Riley

  • Tight Ends/Fullbacks Coach

    Tyler Roehl

  • Defensive Assistant

    Joey Blackmore

  • Offensive Quality Control

    Josh Kittell

  • Video Coordinator

    Jake Otten

  • Director of Football Operations/Equipment Services

    Brian Gordon

  • Director of Football Recruiting

    Hank Jacobs

  • Administrative Assistant

    Margie Trickle

2015 Football Roster
No. Full Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown High School Previous School
1 Chris Board LB 6-1 218 So. Orlando, Fla. Timber Creek HS
2 Quinten McCoy CB 6-1 198 Jr. Dallas, Texas Bowie HS Santa Rosa JC
3 Tre Dempsey FS 5-10 175 So. Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland HS
4 Dimitri Williams WR 5-11 174 Fr. Lakeville, Minn. Rosemount HS
5 Jordan Champion CB 5-9 189 Sr. Avondale, Ariz. Westview HS
5 Michael Veldman QB 6-3 190 Fr. Becker, Minn. Becker HS
6 CJ Smith CB 5-11 188 Sr. Savage, Minn. Burnsville HS
7 Cole Davis QB 6-3 212 So. Kearney, Mo. Kearney HS
8 Darius Anderson RB/WR 5-7 182 Sr. Kapolei, Hawai'i Island Pacific Academy Valley City State
8 Braden Sikes SS 5-11 192 Fr. Excelsior, Minn. Minnetonka HS
9 Ian Gallagher P 6-3 176 RFr. Walworth, Wis. Big Foot HS
9 Colter Pritchard WR 5-6 167 So. Langdon, N.D. Langdon Area HS
10 Lance Dunn RB 5-9 206 RFr. Waterloo, Iowa Waterloo West HS
11 Carson Wentz QB 6-6 235 Sr. Bismarck, N.D. Bismarck Century HS
12 Easton Stick QB 6-2 215 RFr. Omaha, Neb. Creighton Prep HS
13 Eric Perkins WR 5-8 180 Jr. Kewaskum, Wis. Kewaskum HS
14 Bo Liekhus LB 6-0 217 Jr. Plattsmouth, Neb. Bellevue West HS
15 Daniel Polansky WR 6-0 189 So. Gatzke, Minn. Grygla HS
16 RJ Urzendowski WR 5-11 195 So. Omaha, Neb. Creighton Prep HS
17 James Hendricks QB 6-1 189 Fr. Bemidji, Minn. Bemidji HS
18 Khayvon Hawkins WR 6-0 199 RFr. Crystal, Minn. Robbinsdale Cooper HS
19 Dom Davis CB 5-11 177 Fr. Belleville, Ill. Belleville West HS
19 Ben LeCompte P/K 5-10 196 Sr. Barrington, Ill. Barrington HS
20 Darrius Shepherd WR 5-11 180 RFr. Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs HS
21 Jalen Allison CB 6-0 177 RFr. Papillion, Neb. Papillion-La Vista HS
22 King Frazier RB 5-11 213 Jr. Greenwood, Mo. Lee's Summit HS Nebraska
23 Jaylaan Wimbush SS 6-0 185 RFr. St. Petersburg, Fla. Boca Ciega HS
24 Demaris Purifoy RB 6-1 188 Fr. Wauwatosa, Wis. Wauwatosa West HS
25 Chase Morlock RB 6-0 221 Jr. Moorhead, Minn. Moorhead HS
26 Keenan Hodenfield FS 5-11 181 So. Ray, N.D. Ray HS
27 Isaac Cenescar SS 5-10 187 RFr. Orlando, Fla. Cypress Creek HS
29 Eric Bachmeier CB 6-2 195 RFr. Kindred, N.D. Kindred HS
30 Jedre Cyr FB 6-0 234 Sr. Glyndon, Minn. Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton HS
31 Bryce Bennot CB 5-8 173 RFr. Coloma, Wis. Wautoma HS
31 Ty Brooks CB 5-9 161 Fr. Fargo, N.D. Fargo South HS
32 Dakota Reid CB 5-9 185 RFr. Chicago, Ill. Morgan Park HS
33 Marquise Bridges WR 5-11 170 Fr. Minneapolis, Minn. DeLaSalle HS
34 Ross Effertz CB 5-11 196 Fr. Mandan, N.D. Mandan HS
34 Brock Robbins FB 6-1 230 Fr. Cavalier, N.D. Cavalier HS
35 Robbie Grimsley SS 6-0 181 Fr. Hutchinson, Minn. Hutchinson HS
36 Cam Pedersen K 6-1 170 Fr. Eau Claire, Wis. Regis HS
37 Tre Fort CB 5-8 171 Fr. Moorhead, Minn. Fargo Shanley HS
37 Garrett Malstrom RB 6-1 225 Fr. Vergas, Minn. Frazee-Vergas HS
38 Jaxon Brown SS 6-2 189 Fr. Eau Claire, Wis. Regis HS
39 Ben Ellefson TE 6-3 243 Fr. Hawley, Minn. Hawley HS
40 Dan Sargeant FB 6-1 242 So. Chisago City, Minn. Chisago Lakes HS
41 MJ Stumpf LB 6-2 218 Jr. Harvey, N.D. Harvey HS
42 Bruce Anderson RB 5-11 202 Fr. Ruskin, Fla. Newsome HS
43 Kurt Mattox LB 6-1 222 So. Brooklyn Park, Minn. Totino-Grace HS
44 Matt Plank LB 6-0 224 So. Gardner, Kan. Gardner Edgerton HS
45 Levi Jordheim LB 6-1 214 RFr. Dickinson, N.D. Dickinson HS
46 Andrew Bonnet FB/TE 6-3 250 Sr. Council Bluffs, Iowa Underwood HS
47 Pierre Gee-Tucker LB 6-1 217 Jr. Belleville, Ill. Belleville West HS
48 Dan Marlette LB 6-1 218 RFr. Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington HS
49 Matt Anderson TE 6-4 228 Fr. Lakeland, Minn. Stillwater HS
49 Nick DeLuca LB 6-3 244 Jr. Omaha, Neb. Millard North HS
50 Gray Gochenour LB 5-10 242 Fr. Urbandale, Iowa Dowling Catholic HS
51 James Fisher LS 6-2 213 So. Bloomington, Minn. Jefferson HS
52 Jake Brinkman LB 6-0 210 Fr. North Liberty, Iowa Regina HS
53 Cole Karcz DE 6-4 233 Fr. Germantown, Wis. Germantown HS
54 Jeremy Kelly OG 6-6 300 Sr. Somerset, Wis. Somerset HS Minnesota-Crookston
55 Aaron Mercadel LB 5-11 196 Fr. Oakland, Calif. Saint Mary's College HS
56 Caleb Butler DE 6-3 240 RFr. Coon Rapids, Minn. Blaine HS
57 Bryan Carlton DT 6-3 248 Fr. Chanhassen, Minn. Minnetonka HS
58 Andrew Trzebiatowski OT 6-5 310 Fr. Amherst Junction, Wis. Amherst HS
59 Joe Haeg OT 6-6 310 Sr. Lake Shore, Minn. Brainerd HS
60 Max Polson C 6-1 305 So. Coon Rapids, Minn. Coon Rapids HS
61 Brian Schaetz DT 6-1 287 Sr. Denmark, Wis. Denmark HS
62 Bryce Messner DT 6-3 284 So. McVille, N.D. Dakota Prairie HS
63 Aaron Steidl DT 6-2 279 RFr. Carlos, Minn. Alexandria Jefferson HS
64 Colin Conner OT 6-5 303 RFr. Mineral Point, Wis. Iowa-Grant HS
65 Jack Albrecht OG 6-5 274 Fr. Rolling Meadows, Ill. Fremd HS
66 Zack Johnson OG 6-4 326 RJr. Apple Valley, Minn. Eastview HS
67 Brock Russell OG 6-2 264 Sr. Mandan, N.D. Mandan HS Bemidji State
68 Zack Johnson OT 6-6 276 Fr. Blaine, Minn. Spring Lake Park HS
69 Blake Williams DT 6-3 274 RFr. Washington, Mich. Romeo HS
70 Jack Plankers OT 6-7 321 Jr. Leonard, N.D. Kindred HS
71 Luke Bacon OT 6-5 297 RFr. Granville, N.D. Towner-Granville-Upham HS
72 Erik Olson OT 6-5 269 So. Maple Grove, Minn. Maple Grove HS
73 Zack Ziemer OG 6-4 291 So. Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
74 Tanner Volson OG 6-4 304 RFr. Balfour, N.D. Drake-Anamoose HS
75 Austin Kuhnert C 6-4 301 So. Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington HS
77 Christian Triplett C 6-3 301 RFr. Maple Plain, Minn. Delano HS
78 Landon Lechler OT 6-7 301 Jr. Beach, N.D. Beach HS
80 Nate Moody WR 6-1 196 Sr. Dickinson, N.D. Dickinson HS
81 Isaiah Frandsen WR 6-2 198 So. Barron, Wis. Barron HS
82 Zach Vraa WR 6-2 202 Sr. Rosemount, Minn. Rosemount HS
83 Dallas Freeman WR 6-0 187 RFr. St. Michael, Minn. St. Michael-Albertville HS
85 Nate Jenson TE 6-6 243 RFr. Waupaca, Wis. Waupaca HS
86 Jeff Illies TE 6-3 221 So. Lidgerwood, N.D. Lidgerwood HS
87 Connor Wentz TE 6-3 248 So. Dunnellon, Fla. Dunnellon HS
88 Luke Albers TE 6-5 250 Sr. Iola, Wis. Iola-Scandinavia HS
89 Isaac Lashua TE 6-4 239 RFr. Iola, Wis. Iola-Scandinavia HS
90 Grant Morgan DT 6-4 283 So. Oshkosh, Wis. Oshkosh North HS
91 Derrek Tuszka DE 6-5 226 Fr. Warner, S.D. Warner HS
92 Jack Darnell DT 6-2 277 Fr. Champlin, Minn. Champlin Park HS
93 Jarrod Tuszka DE 6-3 243 So. Warner, S.D. Warner HS
94 Stanley Jones DE 6-3 240 RFr. Bismarck, N.D. Bismarck HS
95 Connor Hubbs DT 6-1 283 Fr. White Bear Lake, Minn. White Bear Lake HS
95 Peder Olson LS/LB 6-0 216 RFr. Maple Grove, Minn. Maple Grove HS
96 Greg Menard DE 6-2 239 So. Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
97 Brad Ambrosius DE 6-4 246 Jr. De Pere, Wis. West De Pere HS
98 Austin Farnlof DT 6-1 275 Jr. Cave Creek, Ariz. Boulder Creek HS
99 Nate Tanguay DT 6-4 285 So. Mukwonago, Wis. Mukwonago HS

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
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Chris Klieman Chris Klieman Head Coach
Matt Entz Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
Tim Polasek Tim Polasek Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs
Atif Austin Special Teams Coordinator/Wide Receivers
Jamar Cain Defensive Ends Coach
Nick Goeser Defensive Tackles/Recruiting Coordinator
Randy Hedberg Randy Hedberg Quarterbacks Coach
Joe Klanderman Defensive Backs Coach
Conor Riley Offensive Line Coach
Tyler Roehl Tyler Roehl Tight Ends/Fullbacks Coach
Joey Blackmore Defensive Assistant
Josh Kittell Josh Kittell Offensive Quality Control
Jake Otten Video Coordinator
Brian Gordon Brian Gordon Director of Football Operations/Equipment Services
Hank Jacobs Hank Jacobs Director of Football Recruiting
Margie Trickle Margie Trickle Administrative Assistant

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff