Is Ike Esonwune starting?
Ike Esonwune is the projected starter at WLB for UAB Blazers.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Manor, ranked #1,680 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 28 tackles, 0 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 3% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 69 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #3
- Class
- RS JR/TR
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 225 lbs
- Transfer
- Oklahoma State
Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 28 | 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
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8411
- National Rank
- #1680
- High School
- Manor
- Hometown
- Manor, TX
Why this rating?
On a 65-rated defense; 61th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.77 for competition level) put them +4 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 WLB · UAB Blazers
- 1369Ike EsonwuneStarter
- 23250Colby Archie
- 31450Mantrez Walker
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.