Recruit Info

Taylor Austin
Hometown:
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Previous School:
Colorado Springs Christian
Position:
OL
Height:
6-2
Weight:
240
Coaching Staff Comments:
“Taylor has a tremendous upside, having played several positions on the offensive line and on the defensive line. We expect him to develop into a good offensive lineman that can play several different positions. He has potential to become very big and is a very athletic individual.”

Jordan Brockman
Hometown:
Lincoln, Neb.
Previous School:
Lincoln High
Position:
OLB
Height:
6-3
Weight:
205
Coaching Staff Comments:
“We think Jordan has a tremendous amount of potential as an OLB. His athletic ability and speed with his frame is very impressive."

Seth Elley
Hometown:
Hastings, Neb.
Previous School:
Hastings St. Cecilia
Position:
OL
Height:
6-3
Weight:
305
Coaching Staff Comments:
“Seth has tremendous size and is a very strong football player. He will have a chance to be a early contributor on the offensive line. We are excited to get another player from the great program of Hasting’s St. Cecilia."

Zachary Fisher
Hometown:
Houston, Texas
Previous School:
Lutheran High North
Position:
TE/OLB
Height:
6-0
Weight:
200
Coaching Staff Comments:
"Zach was a early commit to Concordia. We feel like Concordia is a good fit for Zach and that he could be a contributor in the future at either linebacker or wide receiver.

Martin Fontenot
Hometown:
Beaumont, Texas
Previous School:
Monsignor Kelly Catholic
Position:
CB/WR
Height:
5-10
Weight:
170
Coaching Staff Comments:
"Martin is an impact signing for our football program. He brings outstanding speed and quickness to the program. Martin had an great high school career and exhibited outstanding big play potential as well as physical play rarely seen by guys his size. Martin’s initial impact with the Bulldogs will be in the defensive backfield."

Austin Freudenburg
Hometown:
Madison, Neb.
Previous School:
Lutheran High Northeast
Position:
RB
Height:
6-0
Weight:
190
Coaching Staff Comments:
“We are very excited about Austin; he has great speed and should be able to help us in the offensive backfield. He was a standout for his high school program who runs with authority."

Ryan Fricke
Hometown:
Arapahoe, Neb.
Previous School:
Arapahoe Public
Position:
P/WR
Height:
6-0
Weight:
170
Coaching Staff Comments:
“Ryan is expected to compete early on for playing time as a punter. In addition he is a very athletic young man that could possibly play another position.”

Jake Griedl
Hometown:
Spring, Texas
Previous School:
Concordia Lutheran
Position:
WR
Height:
5-10
Weight:
170
Coaching Staff Comments:
“Jake has great quickness and speed for the wide reciever position. We are excited about adding Jake’s playmaking abilities to our WR core. He has the ability to be an early contributor."

Aaron Hannemann
Hometown:
Eureka, Mo.
Previous School:
Eureka High
Position:
DL
Height:
6-0
Weight:
245
Coaching Staff Comments:
“Aaron plays with great pad level, good strength and most importantly has a tremendous motor. We expect him to be a great defensive lineman by the time his career is over at Concordia.”

Preston Harris
Hometown:
Lincoln, Neb.
Previous School:
Lincoln High
Position:
DB
Height:
6-1
Weight:
180
Coaching Staff Comments:
“We are excited to have Preston on board. He has great athletic ability and is one of the more talented athletes in our recruiting class. Preston will make an impact early in his career as a defensive back.”

Casey Johnson
Hometown:
Glendale, Ariz.
Previous School:
Westview High
Position:
OL
Height:
6-1
Weight:
250
Coaching Staff Comments:
“Casey is a guy we are very excited about as an offensive lineman. He has good feet and movement ability. He comes from Westview, a very good program, where he was a two-year starter.”

Corbin Jones
Hometown:
Loveland, Colo.
Previous School:
Mountain View High
Position:
OL
Height:
6-3
Weight:
230
Coaching Staff Comments:
“We are very excited about Corbin. He played center and defensive line in high school, but we believe that he has the skills and size potential to become a very good tackle. He has a large frame and good athletic ability which should translate to his becoming a very good offensive lineman for us.”

Steven Jostes
Hometown:
Norfolk, Neb.
Previous School:
Lutheran High Northeast
Position:
WR
Height:
6-1
Weight:
175
Coaching Staff Comments:
“Steve is going to be a good football player for us. He will make the transition from quarterback to wide receiver and his athletic ability should help make him a factor in our offense.”

Joshua Menke
Hometown:
Pflugerville, Texas
Previous School:
Pflugerville High
Position:
OL
Height:
6-0
Weight:
220
Coaching Staff Comments:
“While Josh is somewhat undersized for an offensive lineman; he played at a very high level in Texas high school football. He is a very smart player and has great technique. He will help provide depth on the offensive line.”

Robert Miller
Hometown:
Parker, Colo.
Previous School:
Lutheran High of the Rockies
Position:
FB
Height:
5-10
Weight:
185
Coaching Staff Comments:
“Robbie should add some depth for us at running back. He has good size and speed and runs with toughness."

Gregory Mueller
Hometown:
Arnold, Mo.
Previous School:
Lutheran High South
Position:
OLB
Height:
6-1
Weight:
180
Coaching Staff Comments:
Greg is a early commit from Lutheran High South in St. Louis. We feel like Concordia is a good fit for Greg and that he will develop into a key contributor at the WR position in the future.

Mitchell Nathan
Hometown:
Golden, Colo.
Previous School:
Lutheran High
Position:
ILB
Height:
6-2
Weight:
215
Coaching Staff Comments:
"We are excited to have Mitch join our program. Mitch’s brother Marcus is a part of our program and a great contributor and we have gotten to know Mitch well from his visits to games. Mitch is a physical football player, and has great size potential. He also shows good instincts at the linebacker position."

Paul Parker
Hometown:
Cibolo, Texas
Previous School:
Cole Jr-Sr High School
Position:
WR
Height:
6-2
Weight:
250
Coaching Staff Comments:
““Paul is a very exciting athlete to bring into our program. He has the athletic ability and size to make an immediate impact at wide receiver. He is a multi sport athlete and should make his presence felt right away.””

Trevor Patterson
Hometown:
Staplehurst, Neb.
Previous School:
Seward High
Position:
DL
Height:
6-2
Weight:
240
Coaching Staff Comments:
“We have always been impressed with Trevor’s ability and work ethic from seeing him play in person and at our camps. We were even more impressed when we watched his film. Trevor has a chance to be an immediate contributor ata defensive end position because of his strength and motor. It is great for us to get add athletes from Seward High to our program.”

Kevin Richter
Hometown:
Adair, Iowa
Previous School:
Adair-Casey Community School
Position:
OL
Height:
6-2
Weight:
250
Coaching Staff Comments:
“Kevin has the ability to become a good offensive lineman in our system. He is aggressive, smart and tough. In addition he has played at a very high level in high school which will help make the transition to the college game.”

Brett Riemenschneider
Hometown:
Berthoud, Colo.
Previous School:
Berthoud High
Position:
DE
Height:
6-2
Weight:
210
Coaching Staff Comments:
“Brett is a very athletic young man; he has a good frame and can really run. His combination of athleticism and size should make him a very good player for us, at either linebacker or as a defensive end.”

Grant Rolfsmeier
Hometown:
Seward, Neb.
Previous School:
Seward High
Position:
DB
Height:
5-10
Weight:
180
Coaching Staff Comments:
“Grant plays the game with a tremendous amount of energy and a “never say die” attitude. He is a player who gets the most out of his ability and excelled on both sides of the ball for Seward High. Grant’s initial impact for the Bulldogs will be on the defensive side of the football as a DB.”

Jakob Schomacker
Hometown:
Cheney, Kan.
Previous School:
Cheney High
Position:
OL
Height:
6-5
Weight:
290
Coaching Staff Comments:
“We are very excited to have Jakob joining our program. He had a very productive and award-winning high school career in Kansas and we are excited about his potential. He will be a great fit in our program.”

Nathan Sindt
Hometown:
Scottsbluff, Neb.
Previous School:
Scottsbluff High
Position:
QB
Height:
6-2
Weight:
190
Coaching Staff Comments:
“Nathan played quarterback for a very good Scottsbluff team and was very successful. While the system he played in is quite a bit different than ours at Concordia; he is a very intelligent individual who can easily make the transition to our offense. He has good size, speed and arm strength and is a good athlete. We are very excited for him to compete in our program.”

Michael Stelling
Hometown:
Plaineview, Neb.
Previous School:
Plainview High
Position:
ILB
Height:
6-1
Weight:
210
Coaching Staff Comments:
“Michael was an outstanding fullback and linebacker in high school and has been a major part of the tremendous success of Plainview High’s football program. He is a physical football player and a winner and are excited about Michael’s future as a linebacker.”

Thomas Struble
Hometown:
Omaha, Neb.
Previous School:
Westside
Position:
WR
Height:
6-5
Weight:
190
Coaching Staff Comments:
"Thomas worked out for us and showed good skills at the wide receiver position. His height is a big advantage for him, and he showed above average receiving abilities during his workout."

Carlos Villasenor
Hometown:
Tucson, Ariz.
Previous School:
Mountain View High
Position:
ILB
Height:
5-11
Weight:
220
Coaching Staff Comments:
“Carlos is a young man with a tremendous amount of potential as a college football player. He has a great passion for the game and possesses good size which will continue to develop. Carlos also possesses outstanding instincts and has shown great leadership qualities. He will be an early contributor at the LB position for the Bulldogs.”

Jeremy Walrath
Hometown:
Tucson, Ariz.
Previous School:
Mountain View High
Position:
OLB
Height:
6-2
Weight:
205
Coaching Staff Comments:
“Jeremy is a great addition to our football team. He is athletic and possesses tremendous speed allowing him to make plays sideline to sideline. He has also shown great ability to make plays on the move. Jeremy will be an asset to our linebacker core and our team. We expect Jeremy to be an early contributor.”

Brenton Whitaker
Hometown:
Caddo Mills, Texas
Previous School:
Royse City High
Position:
OL
Height:
6-0
Weight:
245
Coach Staff Comments:
“We are excited about Brenton Whitaker. He played at high level in Texas high school football and played in a system very similar to ours offensively. He is intelligent and aggressive. We think that he will be a factor in the near future for Concordia.”