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Colton Phares Appalachian State
File LB-28 · National rank 296 · 2027 class

Colton Phares

Appalachian State ·LB ·Sr ·2027 Draft · Beaufort, S.C.
6'2"Height 225 lbWeight
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My Grade
6.4/10
Priority UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
6.1 Floor range 0.4 Ceiling 6.5
6.5/10
Priority UDFA
Ceiling · +0.1
6.1/10
Priority UDFA
Floor · −0.3
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (LB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.1) · Sun Belt draft-temper · LB lower-value.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.3.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+ Round 1 Caliber
7.8+ Day 2 Caliber
6.7+ Day 3 Caliber
5.6+ Priority UDFA
4.4+ UDFA
3.3+ Long Shot
2.2+ Raw Prospect
1.1+ Deep Project
0.0+ Non-Prospect
Grade History
6.4 2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes

2025 second-team All-Sun Belt — a real in-season honor — off 101 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, a team-leading 3 interceptions and 2 sacks. First-team preseason All-Sun Belt from BOTH the league and Athlon for 2026. The most decorated returning player on the roster.