Is Caleb Komolafe starting?
Caleb Komolafe is the projected starter at RB for Northwestern Wildcats.
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The Workhorse
A 3-star recruit out of Katy Tompkins, ranked #1,630 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 941 rushing yards, 11 rush TD. That's 45% of the team's production at his spot and 95th-percentile production nationally — good for a 83 overall (Good tier).
- Jersey
- #5
- Class
- RS JR
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 210 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 941 | 11 |
| 2024 | 139 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 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
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8436
- National Rank
- #1630
- High School
- Katy Tompkins
- Hometown
- Katy, TX
Why this rating?
On a 76-rated offense; 95th-percentile production (×0.90 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 RB · Northwestern Wildcats
- 1583Caleb KomolafeStarter
- 22777Gavin Sawchuk
- 3665Joseph Himon II
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.