Gabe Burkle

Gabe Burkle is a tight end for Iowa State, listed at 6-foot-6 (78 inches) and 255 pounds, wearing No. 84. A Cedar Rapids, Iowa native, Burkle is a junior (ACT status) and has been used as a receiving TE with occasional short-yardage involvement. In the 2025 regular season, Burkle played 9 games and made 7 starts. His Gabe Burkle stats show 26 receptions on 39 targets for 302 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, producing 11.6 yards per catch. He generated 16 first downs as a receiver, with a season-long gain of 44 yards and a longest touchdown of 16 yards. After the catch, he totaled 302 yards after catch in the available game log. Burkle also logged limited rushing usage: 1 carry for 1 yard, plus 2 rushing conversion attempts with 1 success, including 1 red-zone rushing attempt. In ball security metrics, he recorded 1 fumble with 0 lost, and he recovered 1 fumble for 1 yard. On defense/special teams, his stat line includes 1 misc tackle. This Gabe Burkle NCAAF profile reflects a tight end role featuring steady receiving production and chain-moving efficiency during his 2025 college football season.