Is Keshawn Thomas starting?
Keshawn Thomas is listed 2nd string at WLB for Appalachian State.
See full Appalachian State depth chart ›The Story
Making His Case
This season: 37 tackles, 5 TFL, 3 sacks. That's 6% of the team's production at his spot and 82th-percentile production nationally — good for a 69 overall (Depth tier).
- Class
- SR/TR
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 230 lbs
- Transfer
- Old Dominion
Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 37 | 5 | 3 |
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 69-rated defense; 82th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.90 for competition level) put them +8 vs unit starters → 69. Capped to the teammate ahead of them on the depth chart.
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 · Appalachian State
- 1–69Kevin HendersonStarter
- 2–69Keshawn ThomasYou
- 3–53Carson Sloan
- 4–45Bryant Junius
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.