Dakota Upchurch

Class:
Freshman
Height:
6-6
Weight:
250
Hometown:
Harrisburg, Ill.
High School:
Harrisburg

2016 (JUNIOR)

Played in 11 games and started three on the defensive line ... Made 18 tackles and a sack ... Had two tackles and a sack at Northern Iowa ... Season-high three tackles vs. Indiana State and at Missouri State ... Named to the MVFC Academic Honor Roll.

2015 (SOPHOMORE)

Played in all 11 games and started three…Took over a starting role on the defensive line at South Dakota and started the final three games of the season…Recorded 26 tackles (13 solos), 3.5 tackles for loss and one sack…Season-best seven tackles at South Dakota.

2014 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN)

Did not see action.

2013 (FRESHMAN)

Redshirted...Named to the MVFC Academic Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL

All-State selection as a senior...Two-time River-to-River All-Conference selection...All-South selection at defensive line as a senior...Two-time team defensive line MVP...Recorded 97 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 13 sacks and an interception returned for a touchdown as a senior...Starting center on the 2A state champion basketball team...Plans to major in criminal justice.

PERSONAL

Full name is Dakota Warren Upchurch...Born on Feb. 3, 1995 in Chester, Ill....Son of Shannon Upchurch and Delana Yates...Has three brothers, Dustin Cherrer, Dylan Yates and Brandon Upchurch...Majoring in criminal justice.