#26

Gary Rutherford

LB · Wyoming · Fr. · #26

Returning to Wyoming for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.

Gary Rutherford

LB · Wyoming · Fr · #26

Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.

Career Arc

HS
Recruit
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No recruit profile
CFB
College
Wyoming
2024–2025
NFL
NFL Draft
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Not drafted (yet)

2025 snapshot

Season context · Team result + system

2024Wyoming3-9HC: Jay Sawvel · Run-leaning
2025Wyoming4-8HC: Jay Sawvel · Balanced

Career stats

SeasonTeam
2025Wyoming1271.00.0------
2024Wyoming1--0.00.0------
Career1371.00.0------

Signature game

SIGNATURE GAME · Week 2 · 2025

W 31–7

vs Northern Iowa

1 SOLO  ·  3 TOT

Dominant 24-point win at home against Northern Iowa.

How he plays

2026 Outlook

Wyoming

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

Linebacker · Wyoming

Returning around him

  • 77% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
  • Transfer portal: +3 net (19 in / 16 out)

2026 Award watch

No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)

Wyoming · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #117 · 2026 recruiting class #113

Heisman trajectory

Heisman Trajectory · 2025

Peak #11459

Final rank
#13140
Avg #12559.7
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #11459 this season.