Is Jayden Montgomery starting?
Jayden Montgomery is the projected starter at MLB for Iowa Hawkeyes.
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Elite-Tier Talent
A 3-star recruit out of Bay Port, ranked #1,470 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 44 tackles, 1 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 4% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 91 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #36
- Class
- RS SR
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 225 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | 1 | 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
- 0.8426
- National Rank
- #1470
- High School
- Bay Port
- Hometown
- Green Bay, WI
Why this rating?
On a 91-rated defense; 73th-percentile production (×0.98 for competition level) put them +3 vs unit starters → 91.
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 MLB · Iowa Hawkeyes
- 13691Jayden MontgomeryStarter
- 23380Cam Buffington
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.