Ben Monheiser

A 4-year letterwinner and starter and a 2025 team captain for Sidney High School and head coach Ryan Smith, Monheiser was a key piece of the Red Raider defense that helped post a 33-4 record his final three prep seasons. He helped lead SHS to a state runner-up finish during his senior campaign as one of the top two-way players in the state, earning accolades such as Omaha World Herald All-State for his efforts on the offensive line, Honorable Mention Class C-1 All-State as a linebacker, and District C-1 Defensive Player of the Year as he posted 87 total tackles, 31 tackles-for-loss, 2.5 sacks, one interception, and one forced fumble. Following his final prep season he was named to the 2026 Nebraska Shrine Bowl. Over the course of his four seasons, he accumulated 253 total tackles as a Red Raider. Ben is the son of Matt and Monica Monheiser and has two siblings, Sarah Monheiser and Alec Maddox.