Andrew DePaepe is an immediate-impact edge setter for UMass
In the 2026 season, Andrew DePaepe has already flashed as a disruptive run defender for Massachusetts, posting 4 tackles, 2 assists, and 0.5 tackles for loss in the opener against Rutgers. He’s a long, physical 6-foot-5, 260-pound defensive lineman with a power profile that shows up in the trenches, and his return from a 2024 injury adds some proven toughness to the résumé. The standout takeaway: he looks like a sturdy, high-motor fit for a defense that wants edge setting, effort, and functional strength over flash.
