{
  "id": 107525,
  "title": "As Grand Forks' Tray Kuntz pushes past 265 pounds, UND football sees a run-game weapon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/as-grand-forks-tray-kuntz-pushes-past-265-pounds-und-football-sees-a",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-04T00:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/grand-forks-tray-kuntz-pushes-003100572.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tray Kuntz, a tight end for the UND football team, has significantly gained weight during his sophomore season, now weighing in at 267 pounds. Kuntz, who stands at 6-foot-4, committed to UND football in June 2023, weighing 225 pounds at the time. He shared his progress with UND's head coach Eric Schmidt, who often emphasizes the importance of hard work, stating, \"The work is the work but the work works.\" UND tight ends coach Gordie Haug noted that Kuntz has been consistently dedicated to weight training, which has been crucial in his development. Last season, Kuntz faced competition for playing time but managed to secure a spot on the field, catching a touchdown against Portland State. His improved strength and weight have provided a significant boost to the team's run game, a position he aims to dominate. Kuntz follows a strict diet plan, focusing on caloric intake, protein, and carbohydrates, all of which he adheres to diligently. With a deep tight ends group featuring players like Aidan Behymer, Nathan Hromadka, and transfer Hunter Kallstrom, the UND coaching staff sees a wealth of talent and flexible options for various game strategies.",
  "summary": "Aug. 3—GRAND FORKS — When Tray Kuntz committed to UND football out of Grand Forks Central in June of 2023, the tight end was 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds. On Monday at UND football's Media Day at Memorial Village, Kuntz is now 267 pounds as he enters his sophomore season. Kuntz explained his physical progress with an Eric Schmidt staple phrase. \"Coach Schmidt says all the time — the work is the ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Tray Kuntz weighs 267 pounds, up from 225 pounds",
    "Kuntz dedicated to weight training under Gordie Haug",
    "Improved strength boosts UND's run game"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Kuntz's substantial weight gain and dedication to training have positioned him as a more formidable asset to UND's run game, increasing his value within a deep and talented tight ends group.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}