ARDEN HILLS, MINN.—Bethel University junior wide receiver Albert Rundell was named the Division III Bobby Bell College Impact Player of the Year, announced by the Minnesota Football Honors and Minnesota Chapter of the National Football Foundation. Rundell is the third player in program history to earn the distinction after Matt Jung in 2025, and Nate Farm in 2022. The Bobby Bell College Impact Player of the Year honors the most impactful Minnesota College football player at the Division I, II, and III levels.
Bobby Bell College Impact Players of the Year
Division I: Anthony Smith (DL, University of Minnesota)
Division II: Jack Strand (QB, Minnesota State Moorhead)
Division III: Albert Rundell (WR, Bethel)
Rundell finished the 2025 season with a single-season school record 1587 receiving yards and 22 touchdown catches. His 1587 yards also led all levels of college football in 2025. The Watertown, Minnesota native ranks third nationally with 9.38 receptions per game (122 total) and has a MIAC-leading 124.08 all-purpose yards per game, 22 total touchdowns, and 10.2 points per game.
"Football in our state has never been stronger and we loved watching Anthony, Jack and Albert each week. They produced on the field and significantly contributed to the success of their teams," said Todd Fultz, President of the Minnesota Chapter of the National Football Foundation. "We are so thrilled to honor their outstanding achievements during the upcoming Minnesota Football Honors show."
Rundell's 2025 Single-Season Records
- 1587 Receiving Yards
- 22 Touchdown Catches
Rundell's 2025 Single-Game Records
- 21 Receptions vs. Carleton on November 8 (Also MIAC Record)
- 5 Touchdown Catches vs. Carleton on November 8 (Tied MIAC Record)
- 246 Yards Receiving vs. St. Olaf on October 18
Rundell's 2025 Awards
- November 10 MIAC Offensive Player of the Week
- D3football.com Team of the Week (Week 10)
- 2025 MIAC Football All-Conference Offense
- 2025 D3football.com All-Region First Team Offense
- Gagliardi Trophy Finalist
- AFCA All-America First Team Offense
- AP All-America First Team Offense
- D3football.com All-America First Team Offense
- 2025 CSC Academic All-District Team
- 2025 CSC Academic All-America Second Team
- Division III Bobby Bell Player of the Year
