Is Earl Little Jr. starting?
Earl Little Jr. is the projected starter at NB for Ohio State Buckeyes.
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Elite-Tier Talent
A 4-star recruit out of American Heritage, ranked #106 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 76 tackles, 4 INT, 2 PBU. That's 9% of the team's production at his spot and 96th-percentile production nationally — good for a 94 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #1
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 193 lbs
- Transfer
- Florida State
Stats
| Season | Tkl | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 76 | 4 | 2 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.9552
- National Rank
- #106
- High School
- American Heritage
- Hometown
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
Why this rating?
On a 96-rated defense; 96th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.92 for competition level) put them +5 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 NB · Ohio State Buckeyes
- 1194Earl Little Jr.Starter
- 21379Miles Lockhart
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.