Paxton Wehner

Enters his third season in the Pitt State program in 2026 ... A young linebacker who should fight for reps and provide depth this fall. Appeared in seven games for the Gorillas, starting in the first two games in the fall at linebacker ... Finished the season with seven tackles (four solo) and 0.5 tackles-for-loss ... Against No. 1 Ferris State (Aug. 28) in the season opener finished with five tackles (three solo) and 0.5 tackles-for-loss. Recorded a tackle on the road against Nebraska - Kearney (Oct. 12) and Central Oklahoma (Oct. 26). A two-time first-team Missouri Class 6A All-District performer at Kickapoo High School ... A three-time first-team All-Conference selection ... Made 27 tackles with 6.0 tackles-for-loss and 4.0 quarterback sacks his senior season for the Chiefs. Born September 13, 2005 ... Son of Matthew and Shelley Wehner ... A construction management major.