Is Elijah Melendez starting?
Elijah Melendez is the projected starter at MLB for Auburn Tigers.
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Elite-Tier Talent
A 4-star recruit out of Osceola, ranked #176 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 30 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sacks. That's 4% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 91 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #9
- Class
- SO
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 228 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | 3 | 1 |
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
- 0.9296
- National Rank
- #176
- High School
- Osceola
- Hometown
- Kissimmee, FL
Why this rating?
On a 89-rated defense; 73th-percentile production (×0.94 for competition level) put them +2 vs unit starters → 91.
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 MLB · Auburn Tigers
- 1991Elijah MelendezStarter
- 21678Bryce Deas
- 35170Michael Matthews-Canty
- 42460Shadarius Toodle
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.