Projected 2026 starter and a proven producer (USC transfer) — 40 tk, 2 sacks (2023). Grade benchmarked to a Big 12 draft-outcome projection; the band carries his 2027 upside.
Ceiling · 6.4
Projected 2026 starter (LB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.2) · Big 12 draft-temper · LB lower-value.
