Riley Van Poppel

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2023
DL / 6-4 / 271

Nebraska

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Exp2023 - present
YearSophomore
Age-
2024
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Nebraska
2021
Argyle
As a Recruit
Industry
89.88
Ranking
Natl.342DL43TX60
Class2023
CommittedCommitted Team6/13/22
High SchoolArgyle
HometownArgyle, TX
On3 DB / Riley Van Poppel

Personal Life

Riley Van Poppel is the son of former MLB pitcher Todd Van Poppel. His father was expected to go as the No. 1 overall pick in the 1990 MLB draft but indicated he would not sign with the Atlanta Braves. He ended up dropping to the 14th pick and was selected by the Oakland A’s. Van Poppel made his MLB debut in 1991, but he never won more than seven games in a season before retiring in 2005. Riley Van Poppel recorded around 40 tackles, seven sacks and 14 tackles for a loss in 2021. He helped Argyle High advance to the Texas 4A state quarterfinals.

Recruiting Industry Comparison

Industry Ranking
89.88
National
342
Position - DL
43
State - TX
60
91
NATL.259
DL30
TX47
89
NATL.-
DL56
TX73
80
NATL.-
DL24
TX76
5.7
NATL.-
DL33
TX81