Is Cam Buffington starting?
Cam Buffington is listed 2nd string at MLB for Iowa Hawkeyes.
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Making His Case
A 4-star recruit out of Winfield-Mt. Union, ranked #398 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 7 tackles, 0 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 80 overall (Good tier).
- Jersey
- #33
- Class
- RS SO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 239 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 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
- 0.8966
- National Rank
- #398
- High School
- Winfield-Mt. Union
- Hometown
- Winfield, IA
Why this rating?
On a 91-rated defense; 38th-percentile production (×0.98 for competition level) put them -4 vs unit starters → 80.
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 MLB · Iowa Hawkeyes
- 13691Jayden MontgomeryStarter
- 23380Cam BuffingtonYou
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.