Karsen Konkel brings 6-foot-6 size, two-sport toughness, and real upside at tight end
Konkel is an intriguing developmental **TE** for Southern Illinois because he combines prototype size at **6-foot-6, 235 pounds** with a multi-sport background, strong athletic traits, and enough recruiting pedigree to suggest more ceiling than his early college stat line shows. He was a **three-star, No. 22 in-state prospect** who had Power 5 interest, but his path has been slowed by a leg injury in high school and a redshirt season after appearing in just one game in 2024. The fit is about upside: if you want a long, athletic tight end who can grow into a mismatch weapon, he’s a smart bet.
