DES MOINES, IOWA – Grand View University's second-year head football coach, E.J. Peterson, and his staff proudly announced the addition of 45 new recruits on National Signing Day, February 4, 2026.
The Vikings reload after securing the back-to-back NAIA National Championship and third title in program history. The graduating senior class boasted an impressive career record of 52-2 over four years including accolades of:
- 4 HOA Conference Championships
- 4 Undefeated Regular Seasons
- 14-0 seasons in 2024 and 2025
- 27 All-Conf. Selections
- 7 All-American Selections
- 5 Conference Players of the Year
- 2 National Players of the Year
- 2 Cliff Harris Finalists
- Back to Back National Championships
While the 2025 championship squad bids farewell to 27 seniors, they strengthen their future by adding 45 new recruits in their first official signing period.
The 2026 recruiting class consists of 41 high school seniors and four transfers, with 37 players from Iowa, two from Illinois, two from Kansas, three from Missouri, and one from Texas. This balanced group features 23 new offensive players and 22 defensive standouts. Detailed information on each newly signed Viking is provided below.
Peterson's Perspective on the 2026 Recruits:
"Recruiting young, talented football players from the state of Iowa will always be a priority for us. Our staff did a great job bringing in guys that fit who we are and get it done on and off the field. I am looking forward to seeing these guys compete and fight to improve individually and as a team!"
TRANSFERS
Brayden Harmon / OL / 6'2 / 300 / Pleasant Hill, Iowa / Iowa Central/SEP High School
Coltin Myers / DL / 6'3 / 285 / Garden City, Kansas / Garden City Community College
Casey Rooney / QB / 6'1 / 190 / Kearney, Missouri / Southwest Baptist University
Jake Wallin / OL / 6'8 / 275 / Paulina, IA / Iowa Western Communitty College
FRESHMAN
Luke Argo / LB / 6'0 / 210 / Davenport, Iowa / Davenport Assumption High School
Caleb Bailey / LB / 5'11 / 210 / Des Moines, Iowa / Des Moines Christian High School
Sam Benson / WR / 6'1 / 190 / Eldora, Iowa / South Hardin High School
Corbin Blair / OL / 6'3 / 290 / Aurora, Illinois / Aurora West High School
Jack Bowlin / WR / 6'3 / 190 / Sully, Iowa / Lynville-Sully High School
Gage Burgess / QB / 6'1 / 190 / Lee's Summit, Missouri / Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High School
Shay Burns / LS / 5'8 / 185 / Monroe, Iowa / Prairie City-Monroe High School
Cameron Cantonwine / LB / 6'1 / 190 / Gilbert, Iowa / Gilbert High School
Brody Chambers / OL / 6'2 / 285 / Gypsum, Kansas / Southeast of Saline High School
Colton Clark / OL / 6'3 / 285 / Jasper, Indiana / Jasper High School
Valley Davis / WR / 6'2 / 200 / Humboldt, Iowa / Humboldt High School
Cael Donahe / LB / 6'0 / 210 / Humboldt, Iowa / Humboldt High School
Chasse Downing / OL / 6'5 / 275 / Creston, Iowa / Creston Community High School
Jah'Marion Fenceroy / DL / 6'2 / 290 / Des Moines, Iowa / Des Moines East High School
Cam Flug / OL / 6'2 / 260 / Waukee, Iowa / Waukee NW High School
Josh Grete / DB / 6'0 / 185 / Cedar Falls, Iowa / Cedar Falls High School
Isaac Harrington / OL / 6'0 / 250 / Nevada, Iowa / Nevada High School
Hudson Heidgerken / DB / 5'11 / 165 / Grimes, Iowa / Dallas Center - Grimes High School
Romeo Klein / DL / 6'3 / 260 / Cedar Rapids, Iowa / Cedar Rapids Prairie High School
Hudson Krukow / QB / 6'3 / 200 / DeWitt, Iowa / Central DeWitt High School
Ja'Veyon Lockett / DB / 5'10 / 170 / Chicago, Illinois / Brother Rice High School
Houston Luce / DL / 6' / 240 / Ankeny, Iowa / Ankeny Centennial High School
Gavin Matheny / LB / 5'11 / 180 / Ankeny, Iowa / Ankeny Centennial High School
Scott Matsen / OL / 6'6 / 295 / Iowa City, Iowa / Iowa City West High School
Quinten Polking / LB / 6'3 / 215 / Carroll, Iowa / Carroll High School
Tucker Rhinehart / OL / 6'3 / 300 / Des Moines, Iowa / Grandview High School
Ty Sanchez-Evans / TE / 6'3 / 245 / Mason City, Iowa / Mason City High School
Anderson Schiesl / DL / 6'1 / 250 / Johnson, Iowa / Johnston High School
Nate Sleh / OL / 6'3 / 285 / Pleasant Hill, Iowa / Southeast Polk High School
Keyshawn Smith / OL / 6'1 / 275 / Milford, Iowa / Okoboji High School
Luke Steinfeldt / DL / 6'0 / 250 / Van Meter, Iowa / Van Meter High School
Gage Swan / OL / 6'2 / 275 / Corydon, Iowa / Wayne High School
Easton Van Cleave / DL / 6'1 / 235 / Gilbert, Iowa / Gilbert High School
Chase Wagaman / DB / 6'1 / 160 / Monroe, Iowa / PCM High School
Jordan Watson / DB / 5'9 / 175 / West Des Moines, Iowa / Dowling Catholic High School
William Weichert / RB / 6'1 / 190 / Algona, Iowa / Algona High School
Dylan Weisskopf / LB / 6'0 / 210 / Williamsburg, Iowa / Williamsburg High School
Isaac Williams / DB / 5'10 / 185 / Nevada, Iowa / Nevada High School
Dominic Witt / K / 6'3 / 175 / Monroe, Iowa / PCM High School
Bradyen Yates / P / 6'0 / 185 / Emmetsburg, Iowa / Emmetsburg High School
Aaron Honore / DB / 6'3 / 190 / Iowa City, Iowa / Iowa City Regina High School
A'monte Johnson / WR / 5'11 / 200 / Des Moines, Iowa / Des Moines East High School
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