Is Jaden Yates starting?
Jaden Yates is the projected starter at WLB for Houston Cougars.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Gahanna Lincoln, ranked #1,573 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 55 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 0.5 sacks. That's 5% of the team's production at his spot and 80th-percentile production nationally — good for a 86 overall (Great tier).
- Jersey
- #1
- Class
- SR/TR
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 215 lbs
- Transfer
- Ole Miss
Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 55 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
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
- 0.8458
- National Rank
- #1573
- High School
- Gahanna Lincoln
- Hometown
- Columbus, OH
Why this rating?
On a 81-rated defense; 80th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.99 for competition level) put them +5 vs unit starters → 86.
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 · Houston Cougars
- 1186Jaden YatesStarter
- 22477Miller Malone
- 31754Christian Brathwaite
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.