Recruiting Updates On Top Available NE 2026 Tight Ends

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;OscarGalindo30&nbsp;in the coupon code area.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The past few months have been a whirlwind on the recruiting trail with several prospects breaking through with their initial offers and taking on-campus visits. To get caught up, I will be providing recruiting updates by position, aiming to cover as many prospects as possible.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is a very exciting time for many prospects across the state, so keep checking in as we follow every offer, visit, and recruiting update from this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Top Available TEs:</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='487573' first='Isaac' last='Jensen']</em></strong> had a statement season in 2024 as he established himself as one of the top TE prospects in the country. Isaac contributed 36 receptions, 593 yards, and nine receiving touchdowns en route to capturing the state championship. Jensen released his top 10 schools list earlier this spring, including names like Mizzou, Notre Dame, Auburn, Florida State, Texas A&amp;M, Kansas State, LSU, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Iowa State. The 3-star tight end has visits scheduled to Iowa State (5/30), Mizzou (6/6), Florida State (6/13), and Texas A&amp;M (6/20).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Isaacjensen_11/status/1898184452318097687","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Isaacjensen_11/status/1898184452318097687 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Isaacjensen_11/status/1894519833456165312","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Isaacjensen_11/status/1894519833456165312 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Isaacjensen_11/status/1893469097238597799","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Isaacjensen_11/status/1893469097238597799 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='487608' first='Dallas' last='Gaius-Anyaegbu']</em></strong> should step into a bigger role next season as the TE room gets a little lighter with some graduations. In limited playing time, Dallas was able to record eight receptions, 100 yards, and two receiving touchdowns. Dallas earned his first two offers from FCS powerhouses North Dakota State and South Dakota. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DallasGaius/status/1893432931718168845","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DallasGaius/status/1893432931718168845 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='402162' first='Owen' last='Sutter']</em></strong> battled through some injuries as a junior, but ultimately had a good season. Sutter was the top receiver in terms of touches with 21 catches for 249 yards and a receiving touchdown. Owen received his first offer from Wayne State and has visited South Dakota and Northwest Missouri State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/OwenSutter4/status/1914810647629431255","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/OwenSutter4/status/1914810647629431255 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/OwenSutter4/status/1906092935998779695","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/OwenSutter4/status/1906092935998779695 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/OwenSutter4/status/1903587398975472039","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/OwenSutter4/status/1903587398975472039 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1217776' first='Nolan' last='Asher']</em></strong> showed a ton of growth on the offensive side of the ball on top of already being a solid defensive prospect. Nolan had a great junior season, emerging as the top target on the offense with 39 receptions, 574 yards, and eight receiving touchdowns, and 87 tackles, two sacks, and two interceptions on defense. Asher has compiled a nice list of offers from schools like Missouri Western, Nebraska-Kearney, Washburn, and Northwest Missouri State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NolanAsher13/status/1923516853424373944","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NolanAsher13/status/1923516853424373944 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NolanAsher13/status/1891957432269578471","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NolanAsher13/status/1891957432269578471 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NolanAsher13/status/1887682984729256205","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NolanAsher13/status/1887682984729256205 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NolanAsher13/status/1876448787146940608","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NolanAsher13/status/1876448787146940608 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='795743' first='Caden' last='Ward']</em></strong> continues to impress as a complete tight end who can block and is a versatile threat as a pass catcher. Caden recorded 10 receptions for 164 yards and a receiving touchdown during his junior season. Since then, Caden has received an Ivy League offer from Penn and has visited several notable programs, including Purdue, North Dakota, Wyoming, Columbia, and Northern Illinois. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/_CadenWard_/status/1885851432122724399","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/_CadenWard_/status/1885851432122724399 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/_CadenWard_/status/1911197100483989638","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/_CadenWard_/status/1911197100483989638 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/_CadenWard_/status/1903624293793087565","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/_CadenWard_/status/1903624293793087565 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/_CadenWard_/status/1898144224232493302","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/_CadenWard_/status/1898144224232493302 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/_CadenWard_/status/1885386682624860199","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/_CadenWard_/status/1885386682624860199 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/_CadenWard_/status/1883645464463233176","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/_CadenWard_/status/1883645464463233176 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1617415' first='Cooper' last='Grosserode']</em></strong> should be a key part of an up-and-coming Standing Bear team that should take the next step this fall. Cooper plays tight end and outside linebacker for the Grizzlies. Cooper has been fairly busy this spring with junior day visits to Washburn, South Dakota, Missouri Western, Sioux Falls, and camped at Benedictine College. Grosserode earned his first offer from Peru State earlier this month. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/coop_grosserode/status/1922771623494418833","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/coop_grosserode/status/1922771623494418833 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/coop_grosserode/status/1924838929066324202","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/coop_grosserode/status/1924838929066324202 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/coop_grosserode/status/1921283885796565147","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/coop_grosserode/status/1921283885796565147 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/coop_grosserode/status/1908589992823447738","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/coop_grosserode/status/1908589992823447738 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/coop_grosserode/status/1903583798060585266","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/coop_grosserode/status/1903583798060585266 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/coop_grosserode/status/1900313488729530549","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/coop_grosserode/status/1900313488729530549 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1114998' first='Gavin' last='Baker']</em></strong> is a legit two-sport prospect who had a breakout season on the gridiron and continued to stand out on the hardwood. Baker hauled in 27 receptions for 528 yards and six receiving touchdowns and had an impressive 40 tackles, eight TFLs, 2.5 sacks, two blocked kicks, and a fumble recovery. The football recruiting front has been quiet, but Gavin did receive a basketball offer from Midland earlier this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/gavinbaker52/status/1895990036728070333","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/gavinbaker52/status/1895990036728070333 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1625843' first='Maddex' last='McConnell']</em></strong> is a little-known prospect at the moment but possesses the size and athleticism to make a splash at the next level. The Tiger's prospect recorded 14 catches for 196 yards and a touchdown, two rushing touchdowns, 85 tackles, a sack, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. Definitely someone to get on campus this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1625749' first='Kaden' last='Knaak'] </em></strong>is a prospect who I could see receiving looks as a tight end or an outside linebacker after solid production as a junior. Kaden hauled in 16 receptions for 244 yards and four receiving touchdowns with 37 tackles, nine TFLs, five sacks, two pick-sixes, and a blocked punt returned for a touchdown. Kaden will get a chance to flex his versatile skillset at the camps he's planning on attending, including Wayne State (5/31), Sioux Falls (6/2), South Dakota State (6/9), Nebraska (6/13), and North Dakota State (6/20-22). Kaden currently holds two offers from Morningside and Wayne State and has taken junior day visits to Sioux Falls, Augustana, Nebraska-Kearney, and Wayne State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KadenKnaak34/status/1923044727525343341","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KadenKnaak34/status/1923044727525343341 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KadenKnaak34/status/1890093909998809257","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KadenKnaak34/status/1890093909998809257 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KadenKnaak34/status/1926425543785800166","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KadenKnaak34/status/1926425543785800166 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KadenKnaak34/status/1903531318430081146","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KadenKnaak34/status/1903531318430081146 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KadenKnaak34/status/1906094343112327388","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KadenKnaak34/status/1906094343112327388 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KadenKnaak34/status/1916258858063798612","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KadenKnaak34/status/1916258858063798612 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KadenKnaak34/status/1914387632328728880","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KadenKnaak34/status/1914387632328728880 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1581449' first='Dayne' last='Clark']</em></strong> is an under-the-radar tight end/H-back who possesses a high ceiling. He recorded 14 receptions for 267 yards and three touchdowns, while also being a physical blocker. Dayne is still awaiting his first offer, but with a strong camp cycle, he should be able to grow a solid list this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Make sure to follow&nbsp;<em>@PRZ_OscarG</em>&nbsp;for more news on Nebraska and Iowa HS recruiting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->