Is Kalvin Dinkins starting?
Kalvin Dinkins is listed 2nd string at NT for Mississippi State Bulldogs.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Lake HS, ranked #926 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 27 tackles, 3 TFL, 2 sacks. That's 4% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 69 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #35
- Class
- RS SR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 320 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 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
- 0.8633
- National Rank
- #926
- High School
- Lake HS
- Hometown
- Lake, MS
Why this rating?
On a 76-rated defense; 79th-percentile production (×0.89 for competition level) put them -1 vs unit starters → 69.
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 · Mississippi State Bulldogs
- 1974Jaray BledsoeStarter
- 23569Kalvin DinkinsYou
- 39951Diesel Moye
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.