Dawson Ripperda is an all-conference-caliber edge with real breakout juice
In the 2025 season, Dawson Ripperda emerged as a disruptive force for South Dakota State, ranking second on the team with 8.5 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks while also forcing and recovering two fumbles. He’s a 6-foot-4, 255-pound senior whose game is built on functional power, good play strength at the point of attack, and a motor that keeps showing up in big moments. The big takeaway: he’s not just productive, he’s steady, physical, and trusted—exactly the kind of edge defender coaches love to lean on.
