Is Derek Wilkins starting?
Derek Wilkins is the projected starter at RDE for California Golden Bears.
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Making His Case
In 2025: 12 tackles, 0 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 69 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #96
- Class
- RS SR
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 305 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
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 76-rated defense; 45th-percentile production (×0.84 for competition level) put them -7 vs unit starters → 69.
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 RDE · California Golden Bears
- 19669Derek WilkinsStarter
- 29964Ashun Shepphard
- 35661Legend Journey
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.