Ronald Derrick III
Ronald Derrick III is a three-star recruit from Waco, TX, out of Waco University (No. 1,358 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Northwestern's 8 games this season.
Where Derrick comes from
- Waco, TX
- Waco University
- About 900 miles from Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,358 in the 2026 class.
Where Derrick fits
Northwestern lists 27 defensive linemen this season.
Northwestern defensive linemen with a game this season
Northwestern is 6-2. Next: vs Iowa, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Waco, TX
In the game threads
vs Penn State, Oct 2OLE LOOSE BOOTY -Derrick The Black Beast Lewis, H-Town in this hoFlorida State fan, r/CFB game threadWhere to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
David Braun
Pass share
40.2%
204 pass / 303 run
Plays / game
63.4
8 games
Team sack rate
7.4%
231 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Northwestern.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Three-star HS recruit
Northwestern has produced 5 All-Conference defensive linemen. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Adetomiwa Adebawore went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Joined Northwestern in 2026
- 2026 Northwestern BraunYear 1 · Games –
- High school Waco UniversityWaco, TX · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,358 in the 2026 class. Signed with Northwestern.
2026
- Signed with NorthwesternThree-star, out of Waco University