Is Chris Lofton starting?
Chris Lofton is the projected starter at WR-SL for Appalachian State.
See full Appalachian State depth chart ›The Story
The X-Factor
This season: 55 catches, 917 yards, 4 TD. That's 27% of the team's production at his spot and 86th-percentile production nationally — good for a 79 overall (Solid tier).
- Class
- RS JR/TR
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 180 lbs
- Transfer
- Gardner-Webb
Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 55 | 917 | 4 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- High School
- A.C. Flora
- Hometown
- Columbia, SC
Why this rating?
On a 72-rated offense; 86th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.60 for competition level) put them +7 vs unit starters → 79.
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 · Appalachian State
- 1–79Chris LoftonStarter
- 2055Doopah Coleman
- 3–55Semaj Fleming
- 41345Jackson Grier
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.