William Paepke

Height:
6-5
Weight:
315
Position:
Offensive Lineman
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Rapid City, S.D.
High School:
Central H.S.
Major:
Business Economics

PRONUNCIATION

HONORS AND AWARDS

Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award (2024)
MVFC Honor Roll (2023, 2024)

2024: Served as a spot starter and key reserve at the guard spots on the Jackrabbit offensive line ... appeared in 13 games, including making first career start in Beef Bowl victory over Augustana (9/14) ... also started games against Southeastern Louisiana (9/21) and Missouri Valley Football Conference opener at Northern Iowa (10/5)

2023: Redshirted, but received first varsity letter ... was able to maintain full eligibility after coming off the bench to play in three games during the regular season ... made collegiate debut in Hobo Day victory over Northern Iowa ... also appeared in regular season games at South Dakota and Youngstown State ... also saw limited playing time in Football Championship Subdivision playoff games versus Mercer and UAlbany ... honored as a Scout Offense Player of the Week leading up to season opener against Western Oregon

BEFORE SDSU: Earned first-team all-conference recognition as both a junior and senior at Rapid City Central High School ... is a second-generation Jackrabbit football player as he follows in the footsteps of his father, Karl, who played linebacker at SDSU from 1990-93 and was a team captain his senior season