Ryan Kuennen brings size, disruption, and a steady senior presence to UNI’s defensive front
In the 2025 season, Ryan Kuennen appeared in 12 games with three starts for UNI and posted 14 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, a QB hit, a pass breakup, and a fumble recovery, which points to a versatile interior defender who can flash in the run game and occasionally affect the pocket. At 6-foot-4, 290 pounds, he looks like a physical, college-ready DL with enough length and mass to hold up inside, and the big differentiator is his proven ability to contribute after transferring from Iowa without seeing game action there. If you want a stout, experienced front-seven piece with room to keep climbing, he’s worth a close look.
