University of Northern Iowa Athletics
2025-26 Wrestling Roster
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Kyler Knaack
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Gilbertville, Iowa
- High School:
- Don Bosco HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Competed at Don Bosco High School under head coach Chris Ortner … Three-time Iowa Class 1A state champion at 152, 157 and 165 pounds (2023-25) with a sixth-place finish as a freshman (2022) … Compiled a 148-9 prep record, including an 85-match winning streak to end his career … Helped the Dons capture four traditional and dual meet state championships … Two-time Dan Gable Mr. Iowa Wrestler of the Year (2024, 2025) … 2025 Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award of Iowa winner … 2025 Bob Steenlage Iowa High School Wrestler of the Year … 2023 USA Wrestler of the Year and triple crown … Also played quarterback, running back and linebacker for the Don Bosco football team, helping the Dons to the state playoffs all four years … 2024 All-State football performer and three-time All-District honoree … National Honor Society member.
PERSONAL: Native of Gilbertville, Iowa … Son of Tim and Jessica Knaack … Has three brothers, Kaiden, Karter and Kooper …Enjoys photography, customizing shoes and boating … Volunteers at church, coaching flag football and wrestling … Majoring in Kinesiology.
