William DePaepe

Before Massachusetts

Competed at Indiana for two seasons.
Appeared in one game during the 2025 season.
Posted two tackles and a sack for a loss of six yards.
Recorded first career tackle in debut against Indiana State, while adding a tackle for loss.
Did not see action in 2024.
Attended Moline High School.
A consensus three-star prospect per ESPN, 247Sports, Rivals and On3.
Rated the No. 159 defensive end prospect nationally by ESPN.
Ranked the No. 37 recruit by ESPN, No. 25 by 247Sports, No. 22 by Rivals and No. 18 by On3 in the state of Illinois.
Earned Second-Team All-Western Big 6 Conference as a senior
Totaled 39 tackles, 14.0 tackles for loss, four sacks and two forced fumbles during senior season.
Is the brother of Andrew DePaepe