Is Derek Wacker starting?
Derek Wacker is listed 3rd string at MLB for Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Redshirt sophomore · #42 · 6'1", 230 lbs
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- 1991Vincent Shavers Jr.Starter
- 22485Dexter Foster
- 34264Derek WackerYou
Nebraska Starting Lineup
Top linebackers in the Big Ten
The Story
Making His Case
In 2025: 5 tackles, 0 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 64 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #42
- Class
- RS SO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 230 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 88-rated defense; 29th-percentile production (×0.95 for competition level) put them -12 vs unit starters → 64.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
2026 Game Log
Sep 26WMSUTKL 2
- TKL
- 2
- SOLO
- 1
- SACK
- 0
- INT
- 0
- PD
- 0
Final W 31-13
Sep 19WUNDTKL 1
- TKL
- 1
- SOLO
- 1
- SACK
- 0
- INT
- 0
- PD
- 0
Final W 34-7
Sep 12WBGSUTKL 1
- TKL
- 1
- SOLO
- 0
- SACK
- 0
- INT
- 0
- PD
- 0
Final W 56-7
Sep 5WOHIOTKL 1
- TKL
- 1
- SOLO
- 1
- SACK
- 0
- INT
- 0
- PD
- 0
Final W 49-21
| OPP | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | WMSU | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | WUND | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | WBGSU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | WOHIO | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Derek Wacker's 2026 game-by-game stat log.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.