#32
Derek Pennington
Returning to Western Michigan for 2026
Derek Pennington
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Lance Taylor
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Western Michigan
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Western Michigan
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +1 net (14 in / 13 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Western Michigan · Last season: 10-4 · Talent rank #105 · 2026 recruiting class #112
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