Is Derrick Maxey III starting?
Derrick Maxey III is the projected starter at NB for Georgia State Panthers.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Hapeville Charter, ranked #1,453 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 17 tackles, 0 INT, 4 PBU. That's 4% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 67 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #21
- Class
- RS JR/TR
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 180 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 | 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
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8497
- National Rank
- #1453
- High School
- Hapeville Charter
- Hometown
- Atlanta, GA
Why this rating?
On a 64-rated defense; 69th-percentile production (×0.75 for competition level) put them +3 vs unit starters → 67.
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 NB · Georgia State Panthers
- 12167Derrick Maxey IIIStarter
- 2352Demonte Gaston
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.