University of South Dakota Athletics

2019
Redshirted

Ellsworth CC (2017-18)
Competed in all 12 games for the Reivers, which went 11-1 in 2018 with a win against Snow College in the Graphic Edge Bowl ... finished second on the team in tackles during the regular season with 57 including 4.5 for loss ... also recovered two fumbles and was credited with three pass breakups ... had 34 tackles in 11 games as a freshman in 2017 ... four of his stops were for loss and he also had one interception
 
Prep
Standout football player and wrestler for the Wahawks ... earned all-conference, all-metro and all-state honors at linebacker at Waterloo West ... led the team in tackles in both his junior and senior seasons ... compiled 90 tackles including 9.5 for loss as a junior, and had 111 tackles and 4.0 sacks as a senior ... placed fifth at the state wrestling tournament at 220 pounds

Personal
Son of Troy and Denise Gerst ... studying general studies at USD