2026 OL/DL Kip Waldeck Kip Waldeck 6'0" | 230 lbs | DL/OL Jefferson County | 2026 State WV has been a key presence for Jefferson in the playoffs, anchoring the defensive line with strength and consistent effort. While his size may limit his potential on the offensive line at the next level, his power, athleticism, and technique have made him a disruptive force in the trenches. Waldeck’s performance in these high-pressure games highlights his upside as a potential D2 starter on the defensive front, and he’s shown the ability to impact both the run and pass rush in critical moments.

We’ve gotten an extended look at 2026 Jefferson OL/DL Kip Waldeck Kip Waldeck 6'0" | 230 lbs | DL/OL Jefferson County | 2026 State WV along the defensive line this season for the Cougars, and love his upside there. It was always going to be an uphill battle for him with his size to play offensive line at the next level, but his frame and skillset would translate well at that spot in college. Waldeck is a very strong and powerful athlete with quality athleticism who could develop into a future starter at defensive line at the D2 level.

Another 2026 Jefferson OL prospect to know this season is Kip Waldeck Kip Waldeck 6'0" | 230 lbs | DL/OL Jefferson County | 2026 State WV . He’s another offensive lineman for the Cougars who has started since his sophomore year and will be a team leader as a senior. Waldeck has one of the better physiques in the state for linemen, but the biggest question for him as a prospect is whether he can add the necessary size to play offensive line in college. He could likely perform well along the defensive line, where Waldeck has some experience. The ability is there, which we saw firsthand at a camp this summer, and is someone that D2 schools should take a flyer on and figure out where he fits best positionally later.

2026 Jefferson OL Kip Waldeck Kip Waldeck 6'0" | 230 lbs | DL/OL Jefferson County | 2026 State WV is an offensive lineman who we’ve liked a lot and is just missing that prototypical size that colleges are looking for. Even so, Waldeck is maximizing his frame as much as he can with an impressively physical build for a lineman prospect. He’s a strong and athletic lineman with good bend and has the physical strength to handle bigger defensive linemen. Which position he ends up at in college will be determined by how much more size he can add, but if he can do while maintaining his current athleticism, Waldeck will prove to be a steal for a D2 or D3 program.

2026 OL Kip Waldeck Kip Waldeck 6'0" | 230 lbs | DL/OL Jefferson County | 2026 State WV will be a powerful presence in the middle of the Cougars’ offensive line again this season as their center. Waldeck handled those duties as a sophomore in 2023 and should be bigger and stronger as a junior. Waldeck packs a lot of punch in his smaller frame for the position and plays much above his size.

Here’s what we recently said about Waldeck in our 2026 rankings Stock Risers article:

“We got to see 2026 Jefferson OL  Kip Waldeck Kip Waldeck 6'0" | 230 lbs | DL/OL Jefferson County | 2026 State WV  in person for the first time at our combine event back in May and liked what we saw after being impressed by his junior highlight tape. The one trait that keeps him lower in the rankings is size at 6’0 230, but we’re betting on him to keep growing as he has the talent to play at the next level. Waldeck utilizes every ounce of his smaller frame that he can and is pound for pound one of the strongest athletes in the 2026 class. Waldeck’s raw strength translates to the football field and is a physically imposing player with good technique and fundamentals who anchors the Cougars’ offensive line at center.”

New Ranking: 83 | Previous Ranking: 118 | Spots Raised: 35

We got to see 2026 Jefferson OL Kip Waldeck Kip Waldeck 6'0" | 230 lbs | DL/OL Jefferson County | 2026 State WV in person for the first time at our combine event back in May and liked what we saw after being impressed by his junior highlight tape. The one trait that keeps him lower in the rankings is size at 6’0 230, but we’re betting on him to keep growing as he has the talent to play at the next level. Waldeck utilizes every ounce of his smaller frame that he can and is pound for pound one of the strongest athletes in the 2026 class. Waldeck’s raw strength translates to the football field and is a physically imposing player with good technique and fundamentals who anchors the Cougars’ offensive line at center.

If Waldeck can continue to grow physically, he’ll be a scholarship-level prospect by the time he’s a senior.