#41

Rusty VanWetzinga IV

RB · Central Michigan · Fr. · #41

Returning to Central Michigan for 2026
Fr. · Pleasant Valley, Iowa → Pleasant Valley H.S.
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Rusty VanWetzinga IV

RB · Central Michigan · So · #41

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Career Arc

HS
Recruit
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No recruit profile
CFB
College
Central Michigan
2025
NFL
NFL Draft
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Not drafted (yet)

2025 snapshot

Season context · Team result + system

2025Central Michigan7-6HC: Matt Drinkall · Run-heavy, slow tempo

How he plays

2026 Outlook

Central Michigan

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

Running back · Central Michigan

Returning around him

  • 10% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
  • Transfer portal: -5 net (12 in / 17 out)

2026 Award watch

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

Central Michigan · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #121 · 2026 recruiting class #94

Heisman trajectory

Heisman Trajectory · 2025

Peak #3691

Final rank
#3717
Avg #3870.7
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #3691 this season.

Background

CAREER Has seen action in 18 collegiate games combining his career at Central Michigan and Iowa … Transferred to Central Michigan prior to the 2025 season after playing two years at fullback at Iowa … Enrolled at Central Michigan in January 2025 and now has two years of eligibility remaining. 202...

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