Is E.J. Lightsey starting?
E.J. Lightsey is the projected starter at WLB for Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Fitzgerald, ranked #494 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 76 tackles, 1 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 7% of the team's production at his spot and 83th-percentile production nationally — good for a 83 overall (Good tier).
- Jersey
- #2
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 235 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 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
- 0.8848
- National Rank
- #494
- High School
- Fitzgerald
- Hometown
- Fitzgerald, GA
Why this rating?
On a 80-rated defense; 83th-percentile production (×0.93 for competition level) put them +3 vs unit starters → 83.
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 WLB · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- 1283E.J. LightseyStarter
- 2177Cayman Spaulding
- 33557Braylon Outlaw
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.