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- Height:6'4
- Weight:260 LBS
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Schools of Interest
California Golden Bears (offered)
Colorado Buffaloes (offered)
Nebraska Cornhuskers (offered)
SMU Mustangs (offered)
TCU Horned Frogs (offered)
Washington Huskies (offered)
Riley Van Poppel
DCTF Star Rating
Defensive Tackle
Argyle Eagles, Class of 2023
Status: Verbal Commit
- State Rank:#70
- Position Rank:#5
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