University of Minnesota Athletics
2026 Football Roster

Jersey Number 44
Ethan Stendel
- Position:
- LB
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-3 / 235
- Hometown:
- Caledonia, Minn.
- High School:
- Caledonia
- Years in College / At Minnesota:
- 2 / 2
- Letters:
- 1
- Class:
- Sophomore
| PRONUNCIATION |
2025 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in 11 games, seeing action on special teams • made one tackle • made his collegiate and Minnesota debut against Northwestern State • saw action against Rutgers and at Ohio State • played against Purdue and Nebraska • saw action at Iowa and against Michigan State • made one tackle at Oregon • played at Northwestern and against Wisconsin • competed against New Mexico.
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).
Barber & Maroney III Highlights
Thursday, January 29
Coach Fleck Postgame at Rate Bowl
Tuesday, January 06
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Win Ninth Straight Bowl
Friday, January 02
Anthony Smith - Rate Bowl
Monday, December 29

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