Gennings Dunker
Gennings Dunker is an American professional football offensive guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).
Gennings Dunker is an American professional football offensive guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes and was selected by Pittsburgh in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. During his college career, he earned All-Big Ten honors and was part of Iowa's Joe Moore Award-winning offensive line.
Early life and high school
Dunker is from Lena, Illinois, and attended Lena-Winslow High School. He committed to Iowa in 2019 as part of the school's 2021 recruiting class.
College career
At Iowa, Dunker developed into a multi-year starter on the offensive line and played in 47 games overall with 38 starts. His 2025 season included all 13 starts at right tackle and recognition on the All-Big Ten teams, including a first-team selection by the media and a third-team selection by coaches.
Professional career
The Steelers traded up to select Dunker with the 96th overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He entered the NFL as a rookie offensive lineman for Pittsburgh, listed as a 23-year-old offensive guard with a height of 6-foot-5 and weight of 319 pounds.
Recognition and profile
Dunker was part of Iowa's offensive line that won the Joe Moore Award, an honor given to the best offensive line unit in college football. He also drew media attention during the pre-draft process for his physical playing style, size, athletic traits, and distinctive mullet hairstyle.
Key facts
- Dunker was drafted 96th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- He played for the Iowa Hawkeyes and appeared in 47 games with 38 starts.
- In 2025, he was a first-team All-Big Ten selection by the media and a third-team selection by coaches.
- He started all 13 games for Iowa in 2025 and helped the team win the Joe Moore Award as the nation's top offensive line unit.
- Dunker gained broader public attention during the pre-draft process for his mullet hairstyle and profile as a physical offensive lineman.
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References
- Pittsburgh Steelers — https://www.steelers.com/team/players-roster/gennings-dunker/Supports: Official team roster bio, measurements, college, and college achievements.
- Pittsburgh Steelers — https://www.steelers.com/news/five-fast-facts-gennings-dunkerSupports: Draft position, college starts, and 2025 All-Big Ten honors.
- NFL.com — https://www.nfl.com/players/gennings-dunker/Supports: NFL player profile, position, height, weight, age, hometown, and draft information.
- ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/news/_/id/4431258/gennings-dunkerSupports: Draft information, team, height, weight, age, and college.
- CBS Sports — https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/26699424/gennings-dunker/Supports: Draft selection, position context, and physical profile.
- Sports Illustrated — https://www.si.com/college/iowa/football/breakdown-dunker-052720Supports: High school, hometown, recruiting background, and commitment to Iowa.