Is Darius McKenzie starting?
Darius McKenzie is the projected starter at WLB for South Alabama Jaguars.
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Making His Case
In 2025: 71 tackles, 4 TFL, 1 sacks. That's 9% of the team's production at his spot and 83th-percentile production nationally — good for a 72 overall (Average tier).
- Jersey
- #28
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 230 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 72 | 3.5 | 0.5 |
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 68-rated defense; 83th-percentile production (×0.78 for competition level) put them +4 vs unit starters → 72.
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 WLB · South Alabama Jaguars
- 12872Darius McKenzieStarter
- 22262Caleb Dozier
- 32652Parker Shattuck
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.