Gage Wendel
Gage Wendel
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Rob Howe | Prep Redzone Scout
Ankeny stacks up well with other programs around the state whenit comes to developing college prospects. The Hawks annually graduate talent to the next level. Wendel is on that track, as he shows during his freshman highlight video from 2025. It reveals a well-rounded tight end, especially for his age. Wendel is a willing and able blocker, and should take a step forward in that area after another offseason of training. He has a chance to be an impactful performer in that part of the game. Coaches line him up in-line, wide and at H-Back. He reaches blocks and runs crisp routes from all of them. The ceiling is high as are the odds for a breakout season in 2026.
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Read EvaluationRob Howe | Prep Redzone Scout
Few programs in the state can boast a track record as good as Ankeny’s when it comes to producing talent for the next level. The Hawks annually have a varsity roster packed with guys capable of playing in college. It makes it difficult for players to break through earlier in their careers, but history tells us that there’s group of them developing behind the scenes, waiting their turn. Wendel has the look of one of those guys when we watch his 2025 film working with the freshman team. The first clip shows him blocking in the run game and being directly responsible for extra yards by the back. We witness plenty more of that skill, which is advanced for his age. Wendel reaches blocks lining up in the slot, as an H-Back or in-line. He’s a smooth route runner as well, flashing speed and agility.
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Read EvaluationEvent Results
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Exposure Series: Nebraska/Iowa
05/16/2026
- 40 Yd #1
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- Shuttle #1
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- Broad #1
- 8'9"
- Broad #2
- 8'7"
- L-Drill #1
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- Vertical #1
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- Hand Size
- 9"
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