2010 A second-year walk-on, Wepfer showed determination during play as a defensive back during spring drills. He enters preseason camp hoping to earn a playing role, either in the secondary or on special teams.
2009 During first year on campus, worked as practice squad snapper. Did not receive game action.
HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain…Four-year varsity letter for Memphis private power, playing running back and linebacker…Helped team to 13-0 record and Division II state title as a senior LB…Also contributed at punter as junior and senior…Also played varsity tennis…Served as vice president of the school[apos]s honor council.
ACADEMICS Wepfer is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science. He is majoring in Economics.
PERSONAL John Walt Wepfer…Son of John and Lucy Wepfer…Born July 7, 1990…Dad owns barge company that operates on the Mississippi River in Memphis…Both parents graduated from Vanderbilt; mother played on the Commodore soccer team…Has three sisters; Mary, Joy and Annie…Enjoys playing tennis and mountain biking.