David Engelhaupt Season 2017

2017 (Redshirt Freshman)
Engelhaupt appeared in two games for the Big Red in 2017, contributing as a backup tight end and on special teams. Engelhaupt traveled to Minnesota and Penn State, making his career debut against the Nittany Lions, and he also played in the season finale against Iowa.

2016 (Redshirt)
Engelhaupt redshirted in his first season with the Huskers and worked on the scout team. 

Before Nebraska (Norfolk Catholic HS)
Engelhaupt was one of two in-state players in Nebraska’s 2016 recruiting class. Engelhaupt starred on both sides of the ball for Coach Jeff Bellar’s team at Norfolk Catholic, annually among the top prep programs in the state. As a senior, Engelhaupt played a key role on offense and defense. He rushed 177 times for 1,465 yards and 30 touchdowns, while adding 20 catches for 308 yards and four more scores.  

On defense, Engelhaupt recorded 89 tackles, five sacks, an interception and three fumble recoveries. He also averaged 39.5 yards per punt to help the Knights to a 12-1 record and a Class C-1 state runner-up finish.

Engelhaupt was a second-team All-Nebraska choice as a linebacker by the Omaha World-Herald and second-team Super-State choice by the Lincoln Journal Star. He was also a first-team Class C-1 pick by both papers and was the honorary captain of the World-Herald’s Class C-1 team.

Engelhaupt led Norfolk Catholic to a 9-2 record and a state playoff berth as a junior in 2014. In addition to his outstanding play on offense and defense, Engelhaupt was a standout punter for the Knights. He was a first-team Class C-1 all-state pick as a punter by both newspapers and was the Journal Star’s second-team Super-State punter.

Engelhaupt was also on the Norfolk Catholic varsity in 2013, when the school went 8-3 and reached the state quarterfinals. Engelhaupt also played on the varsity basketball team for three years, averaging better than eight points per game for his career, including 10.1 ppg in 22 games as a senior. He was also a member of the Norfolk Catholic track and field team.

Engelhaupt was ranked among the top six players in Nebraska by both Rivals.com and 247 Sports and was listed among the top 100 defensive ends in the nation by 247 Sports. He chose Nebraska over Wyoming and New Mexico.

Personal
David was born on April 27, 1997, and is the son of Dave and Lu Engelhaupt. He is majoring in nutrition, exercise and health science. He has volunteered his time with Uplifting Athletes, Husker Heroes and local hospital visits.