Is Eli Blakey starting?
Eli Blakey is the projected starter at SS for Miami (Ohio).
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The Tackling Machine
In 2025: 118 tackles, 2 INT, 8 PBU. That's 14% of the team's production at his spot and 99th-percentile production nationally — good for a 81 overall (Good tier).
- Jersey
- #1
- Class
- RS SR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 214 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 118 | 2 | 8 |
| 2024 | 89 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | 46 | 0 | 1 |
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 77-rated defense; 99th-percentile production (×0.84 for competition level) put them +4 vs unit starters → 81.
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 SS · Miami (Ohio)
- 1181Eli BlakeyStarter
- 22861Leo Colombi
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.