46Preston Ries
LB · RS SO
3-SO
Current depth chart
WLB22Second3-SO
Depth relationships
Bio
Preston Ries is a redshirt sophomore cash at Iowa, standing 6'1" and weighing 226 pounds. The Monticello, Iowa native was a three-star recruit in the 2024 class and did not appear in games during his first year. In 2025, Ries played in all 13 games and recorded seven tackles (four solo, three assists) with 0.5 tackles for a loss. He also blocked one punt on the season. Ries is a letterwinner for the Hawkeyes and has returned to the roster. From Monticello · Monticello, IA.
Player information
ClassRedshirt SophomoreHeight6'1"Weight226 lbHometownMonticello, IAHigh schoolMonticelloRecruiting3 · No. 967 national · 2024 classConferenceBig Ten
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
1
TACKLES
0.5
TFL
0.5
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
MONTICELLOMonticello, IA
IOWA2024 — present