Is DJ Johnson Jr. starting?
DJ Johnson Jr. is the projected starter at MLB for East Carolina Pirates.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Dutchtown, ranked #1,751 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 60 tackles, 5 TFL, 0.5 sacks. That's 6% of the team's production at his spot and 84th-percentile production nationally — good for a 84 overall (Good tier).
- Jersey
- #11
- Class
- RS JR
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 221 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | 5 | 0.5 |
| 2024 | 28 | 0.5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 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
- 0.8392
- National Rank
- #1751
- High School
- Dutchtown
- Hometown
- Hampton, GA
Why this rating?
On a 79-rated defense; 84th-percentile production (×0.93 for competition level) put them +5 vs unit starters → 84.
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 MLB · East Carolina Pirates
- 11184DJ Johnson Jr.Starter
- 2171Jackson Barker
- 34152Jayden Olden
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.