University of Wisconsin-Platteville Pioneers

2024:

• D3 Football All American
• Appeared in all 11 games
• Academic All-American
• Academic All-District Team
• Recorded 18 inside the 20, punts across 75 on the season; including 11 50+, 16 fair catches and 3 touch backs

Career Highs:

Longest Punt: 75 Yards @ Wartburg 11/30/24

XPs in a game: 3 @ Stout 11/16/24

Personal:
Why did you choose UW-Platteville? Great engineering program and it felt like home
What is your favorite thing about UW-Platteville? The Newman Center on Campus
High School sports awards: School record for extra points made in a season, all-conference athlete in 4 sports senior year
Nickname: Yonks
Favorite athletes: Pat McAfee, Yadier Molina
Favorite Movie: Braveheart
Favorite TV Show: Ted Lasso
Favorite Food: My Mom's Lasagna 
What are you listening to before a game? Christian Music
Hobbies: Learning guitar, umpiring youth baseball, ping pong
Dream Car: Chevy Silverado
Biggest Pet Peeve: Having a messy room
Top three things on bucket list: Visiting every MLB ballpark, see the northern lights and hunting
Unexpected Fun Fact: I play trumpet in the pep band for UWP Basketball games. 
Favorite quote: "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one."
Post Graduation Career Aspirations: Design athletic facilities and stadiums

Parents/Guardians: Steve and Lori Younker

Major: Civil Engineering

Last Updated: 10/20/25