True-freshman All-American who tied for the team lead in tackles (60 tk, 2 FF) in the Power Four — a genuine breakout and the best pro trajectory on this list — but a 3-star sophomore still 2-3 years from any draft conversation with no buzz yet; high-floor riser, projection still developing.
Ceiling · 7.0
Projected 2026 starter (MLB1) — real opportunity to climb; real room to grow (+1.5) · up-year team · ACC draft-temper · LB lower-value.