Is Deshaun Lee starting?
Deshaun Lee is the projected starter at RCB for Iowa Hawkeyes.
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Elite-Tier Talent
A 3-star recruit out of Belleville, ranked #967 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 34 tackles, 2 INT, 6 PBU. That's 8% of the team's production at his spot and 92th-percentile production nationally — good for a 94 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #8
- Class
- RS SR
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 189 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| 2024 | 42 | 1 | 4 |
| 2023 | 32 | 0 | 3 |
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
- 0.8611
- National Rank
- #967
- High School
- Belleville
- Hometown
- Belleville, MI
Why this rating?
On a 91-rated defense; 92th-percentile production (×0.98 for competition level) put them +7 vs unit starters → 94. Ranks among the nation's elite at the position, which lifted them into the 92-99 tier.
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 RCB · Iowa Hawkeyes
- 1894Deshaun LeeStarter
- 21174Jacob Wallace
- 31464Alex Mota
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.