Is Damien Shanklin starting?
Damien Shanklin is No. 4 on the LSU Tigers depth chart at LDE.
Damien Shanklin is listed LDE #4 for LSU at 65 OVR.
See full LSU Tigers depth chart ›Depth at LDE · LSU Tigers
- 12991Jordan RossStarter
- 29781Dylan Carpenter
- 31565Jaiden Braker
- 41765Damien ShanklinYou
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The Story
Making His Case
A 4-star recruit out of Warren Central, ranked #204 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 2 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 sacks. That's 2% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 65 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #17
- Class
- RS FR
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 254 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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
- 0.9233
- National Rank
- #204
- High School
- Warren Central
- Hometown
- Indianapolis, IN
Why this rating?
On a 95-rated defense; 66th-percentile production (×0.98 for competition level) put them -4 vs unit starters → 65. 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.
2026 Game Log
No games yet.
Damien Shanklin'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.