Caleb Rickenbach
Attended Hot Springs High School. · Started 23 games over junior and senior seasons along the defensive line, also playing offensive line. · Recorded 23 sacks, 49 solo tackles and 31 tackles for loss. · Led state in sacks in 2023. · Offensive averaged 277 and 265 rushing yards per game in senior and junior years. · 2022 and 2023 Class 11B All-State selection. · Hot Springs won the state championship in 2023, also making it to the state semifinals in 2022. · Competed in wrestling for six years and track for another four, earning letters in each year for wrestling and two track letters. · 219 career wrestling win and placed in state three times. Son of Joshua and Melinda. · Has two sisters (Rachel and Sarah). · Father, Joshua played football at South Dakota Mines from 1992-1996. · Majoring in computer engineering.
- EnrolledCaleb Rickenbach (DL) enrolled in South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | South Dakota School of Mines & Technology | 10 | 3 | -- | Med. | 17 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | South Dakota School of Mines & Technology | 7 | 0 | -- | -- | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | South Dakota School of Mines & Technology | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 18 | 3 | -- | Med. | 28 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Profile last updated Nov 9, 2026