Is Brad Spence starting?
Brad Spence is the projected starter at SLB for Texas Longhorns.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Klein Forest, ranked #1,002 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 21 tackles, 6 TFL, 3 sacks. That's 4% of the team's production at his spot and 80th-percentile production nationally — good for a 83 overall (Good tier).
- Jersey
- #14
- Class
- SR/TR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 241 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 6 | 3 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8644
- National Rank
- #1002
- High School
- Klein Forest
- Hometown
- Houston, TX
Why this rating?
On a 90-rated defense; 80th-percentile production (×0.97 for competition level) put them -7 vs unit starters → 83.
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 SLB · Texas Longhorns
- 11483Brad SpenceStarter
- 24477Markus Boswell
- 31863Kosi Okpala
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.