The leading rusher for Algona and the main mode of attack for the Bulldogs after Alex Manske went down with an injury last fall, William Weichert William Weichert 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB/DB Algona | 2026 State IA took 141 carries and ran for 818 yards and nine scores.

Weichert moves like an old-school Madden ball-carrier on the PlayStation 2 (sorry X-Box users, this is my only frame of reference). With the slightest push of the joystick, Weichert wiggles and moves around opposing defenders to gain chunk yardage in the run and pass game.

Providing a balanced attack for the Bulldogs while Manske was healthy and pushing the offense forward once the Iowa State signee went down, Weichert will have some much-needed experience to help Algona’s offense hit the ground running this fall.

Weichert’s athleticism and versatile skill set make him a legit college prospect on both sides of the ball. Many of them will prefer his talents at running back despite his aptitude for delivering as a defensive back. Weichert gives us a taste of his abilities during his junior highlight video. He feels the need for speed, and it’s a key asset for him. The first clip shows him outrunning the secondary after taking a delayed handoff. On the second play, Weichert secures a swing pass in the flat and races 30 yards into the end zone. Weichert runs effectivey between the tackles, too, patiently waiting for his blocks to set up. He rushed for 818 yards (5.8 YPC) and nine touchdowns 2024, adding 16 catches for 136 yards and a score.

Weichert is a versatile athlete that could be more attractive to some colleges as a defensive back. A lot of them will like his skills at running back, however. Weichert shows why on his junior highlight video. Speed is a big part of his game. The first clip sees him taking a delayed handoff 70 yards to the house as he dusts the secondary. The second play has him grabbing a swing pass in the flat and racing into the end zone from 30 yards out. Weichert also runs well between the tackles, patiently waiting for his blocks to set up. He rushed for 818 yards (5.8 YPC) and nine touchdowns last season, adding 16 catches for 136 yards and a score.