Nebraska Cornhuskers#42 · LB Derek Wacker
62 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 230 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Yutan, NE
Derek Wacker is a LB (#42) for Nebraska, from Yutan, NE. In the 2026 season he has 5 tackles over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 10
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 6
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 10
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 8
Weight 12
Frame 10
Experience 10
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2026 season
5
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Derek Wacker career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NEB | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | NEB | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 9 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
23
7
7
21
21
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30
7
0
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at Michigan State | W 31-13 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs North Dakota | W 34-7 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Bowling Green | W 56-7 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Ohio | W 49-21 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowNebraska LB: #42
- ClassSophomore
- HometownYutan, NE
Derek Wacker: Nebraska LB profile and stats
Derek Wacker is a LB (#42) for Nebraska, from Yutan, NE. This profile tracks Derek Wacker's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Nebraska roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Nebraska sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Derek Wacker in the news
All newsPreviewIndiana at Nebraska: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Indiana visits Nebraska at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). Kickoff is 12:00 PM ET, on Fox, FOX.2026-10-07RecapNebraska beat Maryland 48-23 (Week 5, 2026)Nebraska beat Maryland 48-23 at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). Now Nebraska is 5-0, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Maryland is 2-3, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapNebraska beat Michigan State 31-13 (Week 4, 2026)Nebraska beat Michigan State 31-13 at Spartan Stadium. Now Nebraska is 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan State is 2-2, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Derek Wacker play for?
Derek Wacker plays for Nebraska, wearing #42 at LB.
What position does Derek Wacker play?
Derek Wacker is a LB for Nebraska.
How tall is Derek Wacker?
Derek Wacker is 6-1 and weighs 230 lb.
What year is Derek Wacker in?
Derek Wacker is listed as a sophomore on the Nebraska roster.
Where is Derek Wacker from?
Derek Wacker is from Yutan, NE.
How many tackles does Derek Wacker have?
Derek Wacker has 5 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.