Is Braylon Staley starting?
Braylon Staley is the projected starter at WR-SL for Tennessee Volunteers.
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Legend-Tier Production
A 4-star recruit out of Strom Thurmond, ranked #106 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 68 catches, 837 yards, 6 TD. That's 22% of the team's production at his spot and 96th-percentile production nationally — good for a 97 overall (Legend tier).
- Jersey
- #14
- Class
- RS SO
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68 | 837 | 6 |
| 2024 | 3 | 21 | 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
- 0.9501
- National Rank
- #106
- High School
- Strom Thurmond
- Hometown
- Johnston, SC
Why this rating?
On a 92-rated offense; 96th-percentile production (×0.96 for competition level) put them +7 vs unit starters → 97. Ranks among the nation's elite at the position, which lifted them into the 92-99 tier.
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 WR-SL · Tennessee Volunteers
- 11497Braylon StaleyStarter
- 28973Joakim Dodson
- 38173Ian Duarte
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.