Is Da'Kaari Nelson starting?
Da'Kaari Nelson is listed 2nd string at WLB for North Carolina State.
Da'Kaari Nelson is listed WLB #2 for North Carolina State at 64 OVR.
See full North Carolina State depth chart ›Depth at WLB · North Carolina State
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What's Next
The Story
Making His Case
A 4-star recruit out of Selma, ranked #171 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 5 tackles, 0 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 0% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 64 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #8
- Class
- RS JR/TR
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 203 lbs
- Transfer
- Penn State
Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.9319
- National Rank
- #171
- High School
- Selma
- Hometown
- Selma, AL
Why this rating?
On a 76-rated defense; 29th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.98 for competition level) put them -6 vs unit starters → 64.
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.
2026 Game Log
No games yet.
Da'Kaari Nelson's 2026 game-by-game stat log.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.