Bennett Stecker commits to UND football for 2027 recruiting class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 12:32 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
College SportsBennett Stecker, a 6-foot-5, 205-pound tight end from Spirit Lake, Iowa, has verbally committed to play football at the University of North Dakota (UND). He announced his decision on June 3, becoming the 11th commitment in the 2027 recruiting class. Stecker opted for UND despite offers from notable programs such as Wake Forest and Air Force. He expressed admiration for the coaching staff and the football facilities at UND, highlighting their commitment to developing the program. As he prepares for his senior year of high school football, Stecker is excited to join the Fighting Hawks.
- •Stecker is a 2026 high school senior from Iowa.
- •He has twin brothers playing college football at Iowa and Iowa State.
- •Stecker held several offers before choosing UND.
- •He praised the coaching staff and facilities at UND.
- •Stecker also plays basketball and ran track in high school.
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — Iowa prep tight end with impressive offer list commits to UND football
"Jun. 3—GRAND FORKS — Bennett Stecker, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, has twin older brothers playing college football at opposite in-state FBS programs. Dylan is a tight end at Iowa and Ethan is a safety at Iowa State. Bennett had opportunities to join his freshman brothers at the FBS level. Instead, the 6-foot-5, 205-pound tight end gave his verbal commitment Tuesday to play at UND, where the 2027 ...
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