Rising Yale DB with size, starting upside, and special-teams grit
In the 2025 season, Dillon Rickenbacker appeared in three games for Yale and recorded three total tackles, building on a 2024 freshman campaign that included four appearances; at 6'1" and 205 pounds, he brings an NFL-shaped frame, a St. John Bosco pedigree, and a reputation for toughness after helping a national powerhouse win titles. He’s more of a development-upside defensive back than a proven stat-sheet star right now, but the combo of length, physicality, and Ivy League academic fit makes him a smart watch-list target for a team looking for a coachable, climb-the-ladder DB.
