Productive returning LB (via Middle Tennessee) — 28 tk, 0 sacks, 0 INT (2025). Grade benchmarked to an Sun Belt draft-outcome projection, not inflated.
Ceiling · 3.1
2026 rotation (LB2) — some opportunity; close to ceiling (+0.1) · Sun Belt draft-temper · LB lower-value.
Floor · 2.5
Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate; downside −0.5.
Pedigree
No composite recruiting rank on file.
Path: Chattanooga → Middle Tennessee → Appalachian State