Is Austin Howard starting?
Austin Howard is listed 3rd string at MLB for Vanderbilt Commodores.
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Making His Case
A 4-star recruit out of Bartlett, ranked #401 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 8 tackles, 1 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 70 overall (Average tier).
- Jersey
- #30
- Class
- SO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 235 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 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
- 0.8953
- National Rank
- #401
- High School
- Bartlett
- Hometown
- Bartlett, TN
Why this rating?
On a 85-rated defense; 49th-percentile production (×0.98 for competition level) put them -3 vs unit starters → 70.
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 MLB · Vanderbilt Commodores
- 12473Nick RinaldiStarter
- 22071Jamison Curtis
- 33070Austin HowardYou
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.