Is Ja'Kyrian Turner starting?
Ja'Kyrian Turner is the projected starter at RB for Pittsburgh Panthers.
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The Workhorse
A 3-star recruit out of South Sumter, ranked #1,560 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 747 rushing yards, 7 rush TD. That's 48% of the team's production at his spot and 89th-percentile production nationally — good for a 89 overall (Great tier).
- Jersey
- #25
- Class
- SO
- Height
- 5'9"
- Weight
- 180 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 747 | 7 |
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
- 0.8550
- National Rank
- #1560
- High School
- South Sumter
- Hometown
- Bushnell, FL
Why this rating?
On a 83-rated offense; 89th-percentile production (×0.93 for competition level) put them +6 vs unit starters → 89.
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 RB · Pittsburgh Panthers
- 12589Ja'Kyrian TurnerStarter
- 22984La'Vell Wright
- 32660Damon Ferguson Jr.
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.