Will Rackley

William Rackley III (born October 11, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round of the 2011 NFL draft. He played college football for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks.

Early life Rackley was born in Athens, Greece.

College career Rackley started in every game for the Mountain Hawks in each of his four seasons, the only one to do so in the last 20 years at Lehigh outside of Langston Jones (2025). He received his Bachelor of Arts in Design from Lehigh on May 23, 2011.

Professional career

Pre-draft Along with David Arkin, Ben Ijalana, and Brandon Fusco, Rackley was considered one of the best small-school offensive line prospects.

Jacksonville Jaguars Rackley was selected in the third round with the 76th overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He played 15 games in his rookie season, including 14 starts at left guard. In the 2012 preseason, right tackle Eben Britton was moved to Rackley's position of left guard. Rackley was then expected to contribute as a backup guard and center before suffering an injury. Rackley spent the 2012 season on injured reserve. In 2013, Rackley returned to the starting left guard position. He was placed on injured reserve on December 17, 2013.

Rackley was released by the Jaguars on May 12, 2014.

Baltimore Ravens Rackley signed with the Baltimore Ravens on May 19, 2014. The Ravens placed Rackley on injured reserve on August 25, 2014, with a concussion.