Is Kai Wallin starting?
Kai Wallin is the projected starter at RDE for San Diego State Aztecs.
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Making His Case
This season: 17 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sacks. That's 3% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 84 overall (Good tier).
- Jersey
- #45
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 247 lbs
- Transfer
- Oregon State
Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 17 | 2 | 1 |
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 82-rated defense; 64th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.76 for competition level) put them +2 vs unit starters → 84.
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 RDE · San Diego State Aztecs
- 14584Kai WallinStarter
- 29775Nate Henrich
- 39969Brian Townsend Jr.
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.