Japrei Wafer
Japrei Wafer is a three-star recruit from Allen, TX (No. 2,533 in the 2026 class) who has not played in UTEP's 8 games this season.
Where Wafer comes from
- Allen, TX
- Allen
- About 600 miles from Sun Bowl
- Three-star, No. 2,533 in the 2026 class.
Where Wafer fits
UTEP lists 9 linebackers this season.
UTEP linebackers with a game this season
UTEP is 1-7. Next: vs Hawai'i, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Allen, TX
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Scotty Walden
Pass share
38.7%
179 pass / 283 run
Plays / game
57.8
8 games
Team sack rate
18.0%
228 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for UTEP -- now graded to hold down a real role in the linebacker room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
UTEP has produced 8 All-Conference linebackers. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2024. Tyrice Knight went on to the NFL out of this room (2024).
Joined UTEP in 2026
- 2026 UTEP WaldenYear 1 · Games –
- High school AllenAllen, TX · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,533 in the 2026 class. Signed with UTEP.Also from Allen: Neto Umeozulu (North Texas), Caleb Smith (Arizona), Colter Alberding (Rice) and 13 more.
2026
- Signed with UTEPThree-star, out of Allen