Is Joseph Harper starting?
Joseph Harper is the projected starter at MLB for Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
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Making His Case
In 2025: 50 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 4% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 73 overall (Average tier).
- Jersey
- #53
- Class
- RS SR
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 235 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | 1.5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 19 | 0.5 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 71-rated defense; 72th-percentile production (×0.82 for competition level) put them +2 vs unit starters → 73.
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 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- 15373Joseph HarperStarter
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.