Is Carson Kent starting?
Carson Kent is the projected starter at TE for Pittsburgh Panthers.
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Making His Case
This season: 3 catches, 26 yards, 0 TD. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 75 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #85
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 247 lbs
- Transfer
- Oklahoma
Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 3 | 26 | 0 |
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 83-rated offense; 19th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.97 for competition level) put them -8 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 TE · Pittsburgh Panthers
- 18575Carson KentStarter
- 28273Elijah Lagg
- 38667Max Hunt
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.