Troy Bounting is a reliable South Dakota depth piece with special-teams grit
In the 2025 season, Troy Bounting appeared in 11 games for South Dakota and was primarily a special-teams contributor, finishing with two tackles; in 2024, he played in the first 10 games and logged one special-teams tackle. Listed at 5-foot-9 and 185 pounds as a redshirt senior in 2026, he looks like a steady, coach-trusted role player rather than a headline-grabbing stat monster. The appeal is his versatility, toughness, and buy-in: a three-sport Hudson product with academic honors who brings dependable effort and roster value.
