University of Sioux Falls Athletics

2019 -- 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 14^th in scoring defense at 17.3 points allowed per game...Coo also in national ranks fifth 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

2018 -- Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: At Grandview HS, served as team captain, earning first-team All-Centennial League honors two times...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...participated in DECA, AP Scholar with honors, and earned academic excellence honors in English and business...service work includes helping with the Ronald McDonald House and Toys for Tots program.

PERSONAL: Son of Jamie and Tammy Knapke and has two siblings Kyla and Aiden... majoring in business.