Ethan Stendel

Position:
LB
Ht./Wt.:
6-3 / 235
Hometown:
Caledonia, Minn.
High School:
Caledonia
Years in College / At Minnesota:
1 / 1
Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
4 years
Class:
Freshman

PRONUNCIATION

2025 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Made his collegiate and Minnesota debut against Northwestern State.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Caledonia High School in Caledonia, Minnesota • wore No. 12 for the Warriors and was coached by Carl Fruechte • as a senior, made 57 tackles, had three interceptions and forced two fumbles • on offense, played quarterback and threw for more than 1,246 yards and 11 touchdowns, while also rushing for 601 yards and seven touchdowns • on special teams, made 26-of-32 point-after attempts • named All-District and Three Rivers Conference defensive player of the year • selected to play in the Minnesota High School All-Star game • as a junior, made 10 tackles and had one interception • named All-District • also played basketball and competed in track and field • consensus three-star recruit • ranked as the No. 2 recruit in Minnesota and as the No. 65 linebacker in the nation by 247Sports.

PERSONAL: Son of Freddie and Shelley Stendel • has two brothers (Tyler and Sam) and one sister (Jessie).