Only one day away from the answer to “Life, the universe…everything.“
#43, Jake Ripp, RS Junior, LB
Stats
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 240
High school: Centennial HS (Corona, CA)
How’d he get to The Blue™?
Jake was a two-way player, logging time at both linebacker and tight end. As a senior, on defense, he had 103 tackles, 6 TFLs, and one each of INT, FR, and FF. On offense, he had 227 yards and 6 TDs on only 16 receptions. The Broncos beat out some smaller CA schools and San Jose
Nickname
“Jake The Ripper”
Because he buries ball carriers.
Look-alike
Actor, Luke Hemsworth, of Westworld fame.
Career Highlights
Jake played in 13 games in 2023 and 14 in 2024, mostly on special teams. However, he was relied on a bit more this past season. He had nine tackles and 1.5 sacks.
2025 Prospectus
Jake actually made the switch to EDGE in the offseason, but has since been returned to linebacker. This season, he will likely be a starter at linebacker and obviously get significantly more playing time.
Is he on Twi/X?
Yes: @JakeRipp
Completely made up fact
Hemsworths are so proud of their name and ubiquity that they’ve taken a conquest approach to making sure “the sun never sets on the Hemsworth name”. They started granting honorary Hemsworth-hood to people around the world. Jake “Hemsworth” Ripp is the entirety of the Idaho chapter/franchise.
I’ve always favored Jake the Ripper. I know, low-hanging fruit.
Whoa. That’s so much better. I’m changing it immediately.
They say he likes to rip ’em off. One of those “Whoa, who ripped that one off?”
Classy.
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