Projected 2026 starter and a proven producer (Saint Francis (PA) transfer) — 27 tk, 1.5 sacks, 1 FF (2025). Grade benchmarked to a Big Ten draft-outcome projection; the band carries his 2027 upside.
Ceiling · 5.3
Projected 2026 starter (DL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.7).