Ronald Derrick III
6′5″ · 260 lb · Waco, TX · Waco University
On the Northwestern roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Waco, TX
- Waco University
- About 900 miles from Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1358 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8644.
Where he fits
Northwestern lists 27 defensive linemen this season.
Northwestern defensive linemen with a game this season
Northwestern’s week
- RecordNorthwestern is 5-1, No. 24 in the AP poll (week 8).
- Next gameat Oregon · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
From Waco University
Also from Waco, TX
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
David Braun
Pass share
38.3%
141 pass / 227 run
Plays / game
61.3
6 games
Team sack rate
8.0%
163 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Northwestern.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Three-star HS recruit
Northwestern has produced 2 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).
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 him
Joined Northwestern in 2026
- 2026 Northwestern BraunYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Northwestern in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,358 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Northwestern in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Northwestern3-star out of Waco University