Is Koby Young starting?
Koby Young is the projected starter at WR-X for Houston Cougars.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Holy Cross, ranked #530 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 12 catches, 191 yards, 0 TD. That's 7% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 77 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #18
- Class
- RS SO
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 180 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 191 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 13 | 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
- 0.8867
- National Rank
- #530
- High School
- Holy Cross
- Hometown
- New Orleans, LA
Why this rating?
On a 82-rated offense; 52th-percentile production (×0.92 for competition level) put them -5 vs unit starters → 77.
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 WR-X · Houston Cougars
- 11877Koby YoungStarter
- 2369Harvey Broussard III
- 31858Tyson Turner
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.