Is Colton Joseph starting?
Colton Joseph is the projected starter at QB for Wisconsin Badgers.
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The X-Factor
A 3-star recruit out of Newport Harbor, ranked #1,915 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 2,619 passing yards, 21 TD, 10 INT. That's 100% of the team's production at his spot and 87th-percentile production nationally — good for a 77 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #1
- Class
- RS JR/TR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 200 lbs
- Transfer
- Old Dominion
Stats
| Season | Pass Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 2619 | 21 | 10 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8306
- National Rank
- #1915
- High School
- Newport Harbor
- Hometown
- Newport Beach, CA
Why this rating?
On a 70-rated offense; 87th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.90 for competition level) put them +7 vs unit starters → 77.
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 QB · Wisconsin Badgers
- 1177Colton JosephStarter
- 2855Deuce Adams
- 31046Ryan Hopkins
- 4546Carter Smith
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.