University of Massachusets Athletics

2026 Football Roster

Andrew DePaepe

Andrew DePaepe

  • Position:
    Defensive Line
  • Height:
    6-5
  • Weight:
    250
  • Class:
    Redshirt Junior
  • Hometown:
    Bettendorf, Iowa
  • High School:
    Pleasant Valley
  • Prev School:
    Indiana / Michigan State

Before Massachusetts


  • Spent two the previous two seasons at Indiana. 
  • Made four appearances during the 2025 season. 
  • Had two tackles, both assisted, and 0.5 tackles for a loss of one yard against UCLA.  
  • Played the first game as a Hoosier against Indiana State. 
  • Did not see action in 2024 due to injury. 
  • Spent his freshman season at Michigan State. 
  • Made collegiate debut against Washington. 
  • Attended Pleasant Valley High School. 
  • A consensus four-star prospect per ESPN, 247Sports, Rivals and On3. 
  • Tabbed a top-130 prospect nationally per 247 Sports (No. 124) and On3 (No.128).  
  • Ranked the No. 215 recruit in the nation by ESPN and No. 181 by Rivals. 
  • Was a top-20 edge rusher nationally by 247Sports (No. 17), Rivals (No. 14) and On3 (No. 14).  
  • In the state of Iowa, was a No. 3 recruit by ESPN, No. 2 recruit by 247Sports and On3, and the No. 4 recruit by Rivals.  
  • Named an Iowa Prep Sportswriters Third-Team All-State honoree as a junior. 
  • Posted 14.5 tackles for loss and seven sacks as a junior. 
  • Also lettered in basketball. 
  • Is the brother of William DePaepe. 
2025 Massachusetts Football - National Signing Day Press Conference | 12.03.25
Wednesday, December 03
UMass FB | Coach Joe Harasymiak Post Game Press Conference vs. Bowling Green | 11.25.25
Tuesday, November 25
2025 Massachusetts Football - Week 14 (Bowling Green) Thursday Press Conference
Thursday, November 20
UMass FB | Joe Harasymiak Post Game Press Conference vs Ohio | 11.18.25
Tuesday, November 18