
Vinny Gianforte brings hometown grit and academic-star polish to UNI’s QB room
Gianforte enters the 2026 season as a 6-foot, 208-pound sophomore QB at UNI after transferring from Drake, where he arrived as a Cedar Rapids Kennedy product with standout multi-sport background and valedictorian-level academics. He’s the kind of player who fits a program built on toughness and detail: a local kid, high-character worker, and field general with leadership polish beyond the stat sheet. The biggest appeal is projection and fit — if you want a disciplined, developmental quarterback with competitive edge and a strong football foundation, he’s a smart swing.





