
William Paepke is a rising interior-line anchor for SDSU
William Paepke looks like a classic South Dakota State developmental win: a 6-foot-5, 315-pound interior lineman who moved from redshirt freshman to a 13-game contributor in 2024, including three starts at guard, and entered 2025 as a sophomore with a legitimate path to a full-time role. In the 2024 season, he was praised as a key reserve with guard versatility, plus he brings bonus points as a second-generation Jackrabbit and a high-academic performer. If your team wants a tough, steady, scheme-flexible lineman with upside, he fits the bill.





