Is Dylan Manuel starting?
Dylan Manuel is the projected starter at NT for Colorado Buffaloes.
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Making His Case
This season: 37 tackles, 7 TFL, 3 sacks. That's 7% of the team's production at his spot and 89th-percentile production nationally — good for a 75 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #99
- Class
- JR/TR
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 300 lbs
- Transfer
- App State
Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 37 | 7 | 3 |
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 74-rated defense; 89th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.79 for competition level) put them +1 vs unit starters → 75.
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 NT · Colorado Buffaloes
- 19975Dylan ManuelStarter
- 29055Tyler Moore
- 38848Samu Taumanupepe
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.