Is Keaton Thomas starting?
Keaton Thomas is the projected starter at WLB for Mississippi.
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Elite-Tier Talent
This season: 99 tackles, 7 TFL, 1 sacks. That's 8% of the team's production at his spot and 92th-percentile production nationally — good for a 91 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #11
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 229 lbs
- Transfer
- Baylor
Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 99 | 7 | 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 89-rated defense; 92th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.86 for competition level) put them +3 vs unit starters → 91.
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 WLB · Mississippi
- 11191Keaton ThomasStarter
- 22367Jarcoby Hopson
- 34467Tony Mitchell
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.