Gennings Dunker is known in Iowa for more than just football.
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ newest offensive guard also owns two individual titles in hay bale tossing.
Dunker won back-to-back hay bale tossing championships at Iowa’s Solon Beef Days in 2022 and 2023. He set the event record by tossing a hay pound weighing more than 50 pounds over a 14’6 bar.
Drafting an athlete
Dunker grew up in Lena, Illinois and competed in football, wrestling and track at Lena-Winslow High School. He helped the Panthers to state championships in football as a freshman and junior.
Dunker then attended the University of Iowa, where he started 47 games in four seasons. He twice earned All-Big 10 honors and was part of the 2025 Joe Moore Award-winning group for the nation’s best offensive line.
Dunker stands 6’5 and weighs 319 pounds. He was introduced to wrestling and strength training by his father, a competitive bodybuilder.
Dunker was Pittsburgh’s fourth selection on April 24 and the 96th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.
