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Luke Dehnicke stats, 2026

Northwestern (6–1, Big Ten). Tight end. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Luke Dehnicke is a tight end for Northwestern (6–1). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 38th in yards per catch (18.9), 295th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (5), 361st in receiving yards (208), in 3 games. This week: Northwestern at Oregon.

Receiving yards208361st of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches11528th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch18.938th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Explosive catches (16+ yards)5295th of 657 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Luke Dehnicke?

Position
Tight end
Class
Sophomore
Height
6-6
Weight
240 pounds
Number
No. 84
Hometown
Andover, MN
Transfers
Minnesota Duluth to Northwestern (2026)

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Luke Dehnicke's receiving stats

He's 38th of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (18.9) and 361st of 682 receivers and tight ends in receiving yards (208).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards208361st of 682
Catches11528th of 682
Yards per catch18.938th of 675

The season

Luke Dehnicke's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 295th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (5).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)5295th of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Compare

How does Luke Dehnicke compare with the other top receivers and tight ends?

Career

Luke Dehnicke's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2026Northwestern1120818.900

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Luke Dehnicke's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2026Northwestern+1.03+1.0345.5%13.48%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Luke Dehnicke's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. South Dakota StateW 34–1841201
3vs. ColoradoW 41–727201
4at IndianaL 23–29140703

FAQ

Questions about Luke Dehnicke

What position does Luke Dehnicke play?

Luke Dehnicke plays tight end for Northwestern, which is 6–1 this season.

Where is Luke Dehnicke from, and what year is he?

Luke Dehnicke is a sophomore tight end for Northwestern, listed at 6-6 and 240 pounds, from Andover, MN.

How tall is Luke Dehnicke, and how much does he weigh?

Luke Dehnicke is listed at 6-6 and 240 pounds on Northwestern's 2026 roster.

What year is Luke Dehnicke?

Luke Dehnicke is a sophomore.

Who does Luke Dehnicke play for?

Northwestern (6–1, Big Ten), where he plays tight end and wears No. 84.

How did Luke Dehnicke play in his last game?

Week 4 at Indiana: 140 receiving yards, 7 catches, 3 explosive catches (16+ yards). Northwestern lost 23–29.

Is Luke Dehnicke a transfer?

Yes. He transferred from Minnesota Duluth to Northwestern (2026).

What are Luke Dehnicke's stats this season?

208 receiving yards, 11 catches, 18.9 yards per catch, 5 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 3 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Luke Dehnicke rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 38th of 675 in yards per catch, 295th of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 361st of 682 in receiving yards.

When does Luke Dehnicke play next?

Northwestern visits Oregon Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM ET on Peacock. The numbers' pick: Oregon.

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