University of Northern Iowa Athletics
2026 Spring Football Roster
Roster

Jersey Number 68
Gracen Gruver
- Position:
- Offensive Line
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-3 / 295
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown:
- Moore, Okla.
- High School:
- Moore HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Moore High School where he competed on the football, wrestling, basketball and track and field teams … Freshman Offensive Lineman of the Year and 6A-1 Academic Champion … Junior season Offensive lineman of the Year and All-City, All-Conference, and Lionheart honoree … Senior season Offensive Lineman of the Year, team captain, and Captain of the year and was named All-City, All-Conference, All-State, and All-Star lineman while being named State Lineman of the Year as well as a Blue and Grey All-American … On the wrestling mat, freshman National Team heavyweight and sophomore freestyle and Greco Champion … Was named USA Today Oklahoma Athlete of the Year Honorable Mention.
PERSONAL: Native of Moore, Oklahoma … Son of Chad Gruver and Malorie Avaline … Has two siblings, John and Everlei … Enjoys playing the guitar, listening to music, playing video games, painting, and trying new foods.
PERSONAL: Native of Moore, Oklahoma … Son of Chad Gruver and Malorie Avaline … Has two siblings, John and Everlei … Enjoys playing the guitar, listening to music, playing video games, painting, and trying new foods.
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