Luke Gaffney
Iowa Hawkeyes
63
Depth3rd String
Is Luke Gaffney starting?
Luke Gaffney is listed 3rd string at LDT for Iowa Hawkeyes.
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Making His Case
In 2025: 1 tackles, 0 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 0% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 63 overall (Depth tier).
2-Yr Total2 tackles · 0 sacksTeam Share0%
Robins, IA
- Jersey
- #51
- Class
- RS SR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 285 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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 91-rated defense; 0th-percentile production (×0.98 for competition level) put them -15 vs unit starters → 63.
Team defense (SP+)
91
Rating basis
On-field stats
On-field production
Outperforms 0% of peers
Strength of schedule
Faces easier competition — rating adjusted down (×0.98)
Depth-chart adjustment
-15 for role; −12 depth penalty
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
Is our 63 OVR fair?
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Team Role
1 tkl · 0 TFL · 0 sacks
Usage / Involvement0%
Depth at LDT · Iowa Hawkeyes
- 19280Brice StevensonStarter
- 25772Will Hubert
- 35163Luke GaffneyYou
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.