A similar physical size to Dorenkamp, it was difficult not to get the pair matched up at times on Friday, Luke Wolter Luke Wolter 5'10" | 190 lbs | LB Valley | 2026 State IA played with a similar physicality to the Valley running back, but on the defensive side of the ball.

Delivering a few shots that made the crowd shout a collective “ooh,” Wolter is an intimidating linebacker that was one of the few Tigers defenders that could do much to stop Northwest running back, Ryan Woodruff Ryan Woodruff 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB Waukee Northwest | 2026 State IA on Friday, who finished with more than 200 yards.

An LB that anxiously waits for the play to start and looms like a big cat hunting its prey, Wolter is a backer that loves to hit and make a play on the ball.

Valley fielded one of the state’s top defenses a year ago, and Wolter was a key part of the unit for a squad that reached the Class 5A championship contest. His 31.0 tackles tell part of the story but not all. Wolter is disciplined and plays within the framework of the defense as we see on his junior highlight video. Even when he’s not making the stop, he’s funneling the ball to teammates for them to do so. It’s an important part of the Tiger attack. Wolter is athletic and quick, making him productive in space. His pre-snap reads position him for success, and he’s a technically sound tackler. Wolter can run with receivers and tight ends in coverage, keeping open the possibility of lining up at safety in certain college schemes.