IOWA FALLS – Less than one year in as the Panther head football coach, Mitchell Kleinschrodt has found success by having 10 players transfer on to 4-year institutions.
Mark Petry, an offensive lineman, signed with Syracuse University. Petry started in all 11 games this season and was named All-Conference Honorable Mention.
Jake Poetzl, a defensive end, signed with Southern Illinois University. Poetzl started in 11 games, tallying 29 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and 9 sacks. Poetzl was named First Team All-Conference as well as Honorable Mention All-American.
Isaiah Bellamy, a defensive end, will be going to play for Western Illinois University. Bellamy started 8 games for the Panthers and racked up 27 tackles, 6.5 tackles for a loss, and 1.5 sacks. Bellamy was named All-Conference Honorable Mention.
Will Weidemann, a tight end, will move on to Southeast Missouri State. Weidemann started 7 games for a total of 7 catches for 89 yards. Weidemann was named to Second Team All-Conference.
Sydney Audiger, a defensive back, signed with Robert Morris University. Audiger started all 11 games this season and totaled 40 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception, 8 pass breakups, and 1 forced fumble. Audiger was named Second Team All-Conference.
Caden Coulson, a Panther offensive lineman, will play for Missouri Southern State University. Coulson started all 11 games and was named First Team All-Conference and an Honorable Mention All-American.
Mycheal Hamilton, running back, has signed with Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Hamilton played in 7 games gaining 267 yards for the Panthers on 42 attempts with 1 touchdown for an average of 6 yards per carry. Hamilton was named First Team All-Conference.
Ja'Quon Nicholson, defensive tackle, will play for Davenport University. Nicholson started all 11 games and totaled 35 tackles with 9 tackles for a loss and 1 sack. Nicholson was named Second Team All-Conference.
Nolan Bell, defensive tackle, signed with Missouri Southern State University. Bell started 9 games, totaling 18 tackles with 1 tackle for a loss.
Cameron Bonner, offensive lineman, signed with Missouri Southern State University. Bonner played in 9 games with the panthers this season.