Projected 2026 starter and a proven producer — 67 tk, 2.5 sacks, 1 INT (2025). Grade benchmarked to a Big 12 draft-outcome projection; the band carries his 2027 upside.
Ceiling · 6.9
Projected 2026 starter (LB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.2) · Big 12 draft-temper · LB lower-value.