Is Aiden Benton starting?
Aiden Benton is the projected starter at LDE for Appalachian State.
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The Edge Threat
In 2025: 38 tackles, 5 TFL, 4.5 sacks. That's 7% of the team's production at his spot and 90th-percentile production nationally — good for a 76 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #33
- Class
- RS JR/TR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 250 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | 5 | 4.5 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 69-rated defense; 90th-percentile production (×0.79 for competition level) put them +7 vs unit starters → 76.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at LDE · Appalachian State
- 13376Aiden BentonStarter
- 29458Caleb Pitts
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.