Is Ethan Hampton starting?
Ethan Hampton is the projected starter at QB for Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
Ethan Hampton is the projected starting QB on a Average Southern Miss — 69 OVR.
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Making His Case
This season: 27 passing yards, 0 TD, 1 INT. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 69 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #5
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
- Transfer
- Illinois
Stats
| Season | Pass Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 27 | 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 76-rated offense; 11th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.95 for competition level) put them -7 vs unit starters → 69.
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 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- 1569Ethan HamptonStarter
- 21866Landry Lyddy
- 31266John White
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.