Is Derek Weisskopf starting?
Derek Weisskopf is listed 2nd string at WLB for Iowa Hawkeyes.
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Making His Case
A 4-star recruit out of Williamsburg, ranked #399 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 4 tackles, 0 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 0% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 77 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #22
- Class
- RS SO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 235 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.8964
- National Rank
- #399
- High School
- Williamsburg
- Hometown
- Williamsburg, IA
Why this rating?
On a 91-rated defense; 24th-percentile production (×0.98 for competition level) put them -8 vs unit starters → 77.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at WLB · Iowa Hawkeyes
- 12381Landyn Van KekerixStarter
- 22277Derek WeisskopfYou
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.