Is Joseph Mbatchou starting?
Joseph Mbatchou is the projected starter at NT for Florida Gators.
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Making His Case
A 4-star recruit out of Grayson, ranked #254 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 11 tackles, 1 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 77 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #97
- Class
- SO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 300 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 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
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.9129
- National Rank
- #254
- High School
- Grayson
- Hometown
- Loganville, GA
Why this rating?
On a 84-rated defense; 49th-percentile production (×0.88 for competition level) put them -7 vs unit starters → 77.
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 NT · Florida Gators
- 19777Joseph MbatchouStarter
- 29370DK Kalu
- 39567Jamari Lyons
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.