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703
· 2027 class
Riley Van Poppel
#5
·
Nebraska
·
DT
·
Jr
·
2027 Draft
·
Argyle, Texas
6'5"
Height
295
lb
Weight
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Riley Van Poppel
DT · Nebraska
#703
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5.9
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Riley Van Poppel is a junior defensive lineman who projects as a starter for Nebraska. A high-upside defender, he profiles as a quality college player and fringe pro prospect.
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Board Standing
#37
DT
/ 1170
#703
Overall
/ 15102
Nearest at DT
#35
Xzavier McLeod
6.0
#36
Kemari Copeland
5.9
#37
Riley Van Poppel
5.9
#38
Brian Booker
5.8
#39
DeAndre Lynch
5.8
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Scouting Verdict
4★ DL; projected 2026 starter. 16 tkl, 1.5 sk at Nebraska (2025).
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DT Keys
2025 · Nebraska
16
Tot
Better than
63%
of 660 DTs
1.5
Sacks
Better than
81%
of 637 DTs
Recruiting
★★★★
Stars
#386
National
#47
Position
#67
State
High School
Argyle
Hometown
Argyle, Texas
Offers
24 schools
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Career Production
3 college seasons
Year
Team
GP
Tot
Sacks
TFL
2025
Nebraska
11
16
1.5
—
2024
Nebraska
3
3
0
—
2023
Nebraska
6
5
0.5
—
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July 29, 2026
Riley Van Poppel
#5
Nebraska · DT · Jr · 2027 Draft · Argyle, Texas · Argyle
6-5 · 295 lbs
5.9
Priority UDFA
Floor 5.2 · Ceiling 6.9
#703 overall · #37 DT of 15102
Scouting Verdict
4★ DL; projected 2026 starter. 16 tkl, 1.5 sk at Nebraska (2025).
Ceiling · 6.9
Projected 2026 starter (DL1) — real opportunity to climb; real room to grow (+1.0).
Floor · 5.2
Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.7.
Pedigree
4★
recruit ·
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#386 ·
Pos
#47 ·
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#67
Profile Tags
Day 1 Starter
Elite Talent
High School Producer
College Production
Season
Team
GP
Tot
Solo
Sacks
FF
PD
2025
Nebraska
11
16
6
1.5
1
1
2024
Nebraska
3
3
2
—
—
—
2023
Nebraska
6
5
1
0.5
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