Is Eddrick Houston starting?
Eddrick Houston is listed 2nd string at DT for Ohio State Buckeyes.
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A Five-Star Talent
A 5-star recruit out of Buford, ranked #26 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 21 tackles, 4 TFL, 3 sacks. That's 5% of the team's production at his spot and 86th-percentile production nationally — good for a 85 overall (Great tier).
- Jersey
- #96
- Class
- JR
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 292 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 4 | 3 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | 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
- ★★★★★5-star
- Composite
- 0.9879
- National Rank
- #26
- High School
- Buford
- Hometown
- Buford, GA
Why this rating?
On a 96-rated defense; 86th-percentile production (×1.00 for competition level) put them +4 vs unit starters → 85.
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 DT · Ohio State Buckeyes
- 1391James SmithStarter
- 29685Eddrick HoustonYou
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.