Is Caleb Sandstrom starting?
Caleb Sandstrom is the projected starter at RDE for Appalachian State.
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Making His Case
In 2025: 22 tackles, 4 TFL, 3.5 sacks. That's 5% of the team's production at his spot and 82th-percentile production nationally — good for a 75 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #41
- Class
- RS JR/TR
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 250 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | 4 | 3.5 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 69-rated defense; 82th-percentile production (×0.79 for competition level) put them +6 vs unit starters → 75.
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 RDE · Appalachian State
- 14175Caleb SandstromStarter
- 2–55Keaton Braddock
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.