Is Ari Watford starting?
Ari Watford is listed 3rd string at RDE for Clemson Tigers.
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Making His Case
A 4-star recruit out of Maury, ranked #209 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 1 tackles, 0 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 0% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 61 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #17
- Class
- RS FR
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 245 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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
- 0.9218
- National Rank
- #209
- High School
- Maury
- Hometown
- Norfolk, VA
Why this rating?
On a 88-rated defense; 0th-percentile production (×0.94 for competition level) put them -15 vs unit starters → 61.
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 RDE · Clemson Tigers
- 11390Will HeldtStarter
- 24967Darien Mayo
- 31761Ari WatfordYou
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.