Lindenwood University Athletics

Prior to Lindenwood: 
Attended the University of Sioux Falls and Northern Colorado. 

Northern Colorado: 
2023: Appeared in 11 games...recorded 85 tackles, one and a half tackles for loss

2022: Appeared in 11 games...Recorded 90 tackles, 36 solo...Had three PBUs 

2021: Voted team captain...Played in first series against Colorado before sustaining season ending injury

Sioux Falls: Played in four games...Recorded four total tackles with three solo stops...Had a high of three tackles - all solo stops - against Upper Iowa on Nov. 2...Also had a tackle against Wayne State on Nov. 16...Part of USF defense to rank fourth in DII with a 260.7 yards per game allowed and 14th in scoring defense at 17.3 points allowed per game...USF ranked fifth nationally in passing efficiency defense at 94.15...USF was also 12th in passing yards allowed at 161.8 yards per game and finished 16th against the rush (98.8 yards, 2.98 yards per carry) in DII...D2 ADA Academic Achievement Recipient. 

High School:
Competed at Grandview ... served as team captain, earning first-team All-Centennial League honors two time...Three-time Academic All-State selection...Twice received the football program's Spirit of the Wolves Award for character, leadership and spirit...Accumulated 120 tackles in his career...Had 64 tackles, eight pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and an interception as a senior...Had 57 tackles, six pass breakups, and a fumble recovery as a junior in leading team to the playoffs...Led team to a 41-9 record and three league titles...Also ran Track and played Basketball...Service work includes helping with the Ronald McDonald House and Toys for Tots program.

Personal: 
The son of Tammy and Jamie Knapke ... has two siblings, Kyla and Aiden ... pursuing his MBA in economics.