Is Joseph Mutombo starting?
Joseph Mutombo is the projected starter at DE for Rice Owls.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Keller Central, ranked #1,271 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 12 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks. That's 3% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 71 overall (Average tier).
- Jersey
- #8
- Class
- RS JR
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 257 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| 2024 | 11 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 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
- 0.8550
- National Rank
- #1271
- High School
- Keller Central
- Hometown
- Keller, TX
Why this rating?
On a 69-rated defense; 62th-percentile production (×0.77 for competition level) put them +2 vs unit starters → 71.
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 DE · Rice Owls
- 1871Joseph MutomboStarter
- 29460Braden Bays
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.