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University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

2026 UNK Spring Football Roster

FHSU Athletics_Jordyn Bredenberg
Todd Gottula

3 Kolten Tilford

  • Hometown North Platte, NE
  • Highschool North Platte
  • Prev School South Dakota State U.
  • Class Redshirt Junior
  • Major Construction Mgmt.
  • Position Safety
  • Height 5-9
  • Weight 185

Biography

AT UNK
Joined the program in January 2025, going through winter workouts and spring ball ... had five tackles (four solo) in the spring game

PRIOR TO UNK
Played two years at FCS power South Dakota State (Brookings) ... lettered as a true freshman in 2023 ... played in only four games to keep eligibility ... tackle and interception vs. Division II Western Oregon ... five-time Scout Defensive Player of the Week ... Missouri Valley Conference All-Academic ... appeared in all 14 games in 2024 ... 22 tackles (14 solo) ... one tackle for loss and two pass breakups ... part of squads that went a combined 27-3 ... Jackrabbits won the 2023 National Title and reached the semifinals in 2024

HIGH SCHOOL
Named to the 2022 All-Nebraska Team after excelling on both sides of the ball for the Bulldogs  ... offensively, rushed for 1,021 yards and 11 touchdowns, while adding 10 receptions for 173 yards and a score ... on defense, tallied 116 tackles and contributed eight pass breakups with an interception ... also was an academic all-state honoree

Statistics

Season:
2026

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 3

    2025Redshirt Sophomore

    Safety
    5'9" 185 lbs
    3
  • 3

    2026Redshirt Junior

    Safety
    5'9" 185 lbs
    3