Is Curtis Simpson starting?
Curtis Simpson is listed 2nd string at LDE for Charlotte 49ers.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Kings Mountain, ranked #738 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 31 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks. That's 5% of the team's production at his spot and 81th-percentile production nationally — good for a 55 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #9
- Class
- RS SO/TR
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 230 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
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
- 0.8761
- National Rank
- #738
- High School
- Kings Mountain
- Hometown
- Kings Mountain, NC
Why this rating?
On a 64-rated defense; 81th-percentile production (×0.74 for competition level) put them +7 vs unit starters → 55. Capped to the teammate ahead of them on the depth chart.
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 LDE · Charlotte 49ers
- 1755DJ BurgessStarter
- 2955Curtis SimpsonYou
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.