Iowa Hawkeyes#46 · LB Preston Ries
74 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 226 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Monticello, IA
Preston Ries is a LB (#46) for Iowa, from Monticello, IA. In the 2026 season he has 3 tackles and 0.5 sacks over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 10
Sacks 10
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 10
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 10
Efficiency
Tackles per game 6
Sack rate 11
Coverage 10
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 10
Havoc rate 10
Measurables
Height 8
Weight 11
Frame 10
Experience 13
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2026 season
3
Tackles
0.5
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0.5
Tackles for loss
1
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Preston Ries career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | IOWA | 4 | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | IOWA | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 9 | 10 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Ohio State | L 14-31 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Michigan | W 20-19 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Northern Iowa | W 55-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Northern Illinois | W 40-0 | 1 | 0.5 |
Career timeline
- NowIowa LB: #46
- ClassJunior
- HometownMonticello, IA
Preston Ries: Iowa LB profile and stats
Preston Ries is a LB (#46) for Iowa, from Monticello, IA. This profile tracks Preston Ries's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Iowa roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Iowa sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Preston Ries in the news
All newsRecapIowa edged Michigan 20-19 (Week 4, 2026)Iowa edged Michigan 20-19 at Michigan Stadium. Now Iowa is 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan is 3-1, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26RecapIowa beat Northern Iowa 55-0 (Week 3, 2026)Iowa beat Northern Iowa 55-0 at Kinnick Stadium. Now Iowa is 3-0, and Northern Iowa is 1-1.2026-09-19RecapIowa edged Iowa State 16-13 (Week 2, 2026)Iowa edged Iowa State 16-13 at Kinnick Stadium. Now Iowa is 2-0, and Iowa State is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Preston Ries play for?
Preston Ries plays for Iowa, wearing #46 at LB.
What position does Preston Ries play?
Preston Ries is a LB for Iowa.
How tall is Preston Ries?
Preston Ries is 6-1 and weighs 226 lb.
What year is Preston Ries in?
Preston Ries is listed as a junior on the Iowa roster.
Where is Preston Ries from?
Preston Ries is from Monticello, IA.
How many tackles does Preston Ries have?
Preston Ries has 3 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.