Is Jahkai Lang starting?
Jahkai Lang is listed 2nd string at LDE for SMU Mustangs.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Troy Buchanan, ranked #655 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 25 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 2% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 75 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #52
- Class
- RS JR/TR
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 255 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | 1.5 | 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
- 0.8778
- National Rank
- #655
- High School
- Troy Buchanan
- Hometown
- Troy, MO
Why this rating?
On a 86-rated defense; 66th-percentile production (×0.96 for competition level) put them -5 vs unit starters → 75.
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 LDE · SMU Mustangs
- 1985Ira SingletonStarter
- 25275Jahkai LangYou
- 39067Jalen Shivers
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.