Northwestern’s long, versatile EDGE prospect brings disruptive upside
Ronald Derrick III is a 2026 Northwestern commit who stands out for his rare length, multi-position flexibility, and clear upward trajectory; he’s listed around 6-foot-5 to 6-foot-6 and 250-260 pounds, and has played defensive end, defensive tackle, and tight end at Waco University. In 2025, he earned District 10-5A DII Lineman of the Year while helping Waco University win its district title. The buzz is less about flashy stats and more about projection: he’s a three-star EDGE with power, frame growth, and the kind of positional versatility Northwestern likes to mold into a nasty, useful front-seven piece.
