Washburn University Athletics

At Washburn: A three-year member of the Ichabod football team appearing in 19 career games … has 144 career rushing yards on 33 attempts with five touchdowns  … a three-time member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll. 

In 2024: Rushed for 65 yards on 27 attempts … placed second on team with four touchdowns … added three receptions for 32 yards … season-high 19 rushing yards and a touchdown against Missouri Western … a member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll. 

In 2023-24: (football) Appeared in eight games during the football season and had six carries for 79 yards and one touchdown in the season finale against Northeastern State …also had two catches for 11 yards and three kickoff returns for 29 yards (track): competed in one track event finishing 31st at the Washburn Open with a mark of 13.22m (43-04.50) … a member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll. 

In 2022: Sat out the season as a redshirt … a member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll … named the work team defensive player of the week for practice prior to the Northwest Missouri game.

Background: A first-team all-league and second team all-district selection gaining more than 1,000 yards rushing and 10 touchdowns … a second team all-league pick and state wrestling qualifier in wrestling as a junior earning honorable mention honors at tight end … a first team all-league pick in wresting as a sophomore.

Personal: Son of Steve and Rachel Oitker … two sisters, Stevie and Naomi … majoring in law enforcement.