Western Illinois University Athletics

R-FRESHMAN (2020-21 / WESTERN): MVFC Academic Honor Roll ... no spring appearances

FRESHMAN (2019 / IOWA STATE): Redshirted initial collegiate season … Big 12 Academic All-Rookie Team (2020)

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time all-conference selection and three-year starter … was a first-team all-state selection as a senior at fullback and linebacker, helping the team go 11-1 … as a junior, led the team in tackles with 88.5 … coached by Bryant Brenner … was a member of the track team where he earned 2018 and 2019 All-conference honors and made appearances at the State meet … lettered in baseball, football, and track

PERSONAL: Born November 16, 2000 … son of Tim and Kim Ernstmeyer … construction management major … hobbies include farming, hunting, and fishing … says his most memorable sports moment was suiting up for the 2019 Camping World Bowl game with Iowa State