Is EJ Colson starting?
EJ Colson is the projected starter at QB for UTEP Miners.
See full UTEP Miners depth chart ›The Story
The X-Factor
A 3-star recruit out of Cedar Grove, ranked #619 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 2,142 passing yards, 16 TD, 4 INT. That's 83% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 75 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #1
- Class
- RS SO/TR
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 200 lbs
- Transfer
- Incarnate Word
Stats
| Season | Pass Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 2142 | 16 | 4 |
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
- 0.8819
- National Rank
- #619
- High School
- Cedar Grove
- Hometown
- Ellenwood, GA
Why this rating?
On a 70-rated offense; 69th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.60 for competition level) put them +5 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 QB · UTEP Miners
- 1175EJ ColsonStarter
- 21265Raymond Moore III
- 31058Chad Warner
- 4946Bodey Weaver
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.