Is Ben Roberts starting?
Ben Roberts is the projected starter at RDT for Michigan State Spartans.
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Making His Case
A 4-star recruit out of East, ranked #380 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 11 tackles, 0 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 67 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #55
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 335 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 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
- 0.8937
- National Rank
- #380
- High School
- East
- Hometown
- Salt Lake City, UT
Why this rating?
On a 76-rated defense; 44th-percentile production (×0.84 for competition level) put them -9 vs unit starters → 67.
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 RDT · Michigan State Spartans
- 15567Ben RobertsStarter
- 29860Derrick Simmons
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.