Is Anthony Smith starting?
Anthony Smith is the projected starter at DE for Minnesota Golden Gophers.
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Elite-Tier Talent
A 4-star recruit out of Shippensburg Area, ranked #326 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 38 tackles, 17.5 TFL, 12.5 sacks. That's 14% of the team's production at his spot and 99th-percentile production nationally — good for a 90 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #0
- Class
- RS SR
- Height
- 6'6"
- Weight
- 285 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | 17.5 | 12.5 |
| 2024 | 27 | 11.5 | 6 |
| 2023 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.8996
- National Rank
- #326
- High School
- Shippensburg Area
- Hometown
- Shippensburg, PA
Why this rating?
On a 83-rated defense; 99th-percentile production (×0.87 for competition level) put them +7 vs unit starters → 90.
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 DE · Minnesota Golden Gophers
- 1090Anthony SmithStarter
- 2382TJ Bush Jr.
- 39859Adam Kissayi
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.