Justin Thomas
Ball State Cardinals
49
Depth3rd String
Is Justin Thomas starting?
Justin Thomas is listed 3rd string at RUSH for Ball State Cardinals.
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Making His Case
In 2025: 7 tackles, 1 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 49 overall (Depth tier).
Team Share1%
Flossmoor, IL
- Jersey
- #9
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 231 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 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 67-rated defense; 44th-percentile production (×0.75 for competition level) put them -6 vs unit starters → 49.
Team defense (SP+)
67
Rating basis
On-field stats
On-field production
Outperforms 44% of peers
Strength of schedule
Faces easier competition — rating adjusted down (×0.75)
Depth-chart adjustment
-6 for role; −12 depth penalty
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
Is our 49 OVR fair?
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Team Role
7 tkl · 1 TFL · 0 sacks
Usage / Involvement100%
Depth at RUSH · Ball State Cardinals
- 13169Jared BadieStarter
- 24255Layton Starks
- 3949Justin ThomasYou
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.