Is Cole Rusk starting?
Cole Rusk is the projected starter at TE for Arizona Wildcats.
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Making His Case
This season: 19 catches, 217 yards, 1 TD. That's 7% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 88 overall (Great tier).
- Jersey
- #14
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 250 lbs
- Transfer
- Illinois
Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 19 | 217 | 1 |
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 84-rated offense; 62th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.95 for competition level) put them +4 vs unit starters → 88.
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 · Arizona Wildcats
- 11488Cole RuskStarter
- 28774Tyler Powell
- 38673Arthur Ban
- 48058Shane King
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.