Is Malik Charles starting?
Malik Charles is listed 2nd string at LDE for Oklahoma State Cowboys.
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Making His Case
In 2025: 28 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks. That's 5% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 61 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #0
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 283 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
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 72-rated defense; 72th-percentile production (×0.77 for competition level) put them -5 vs unit starters → 61.
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 LDE · Oklahoma State Cowboys
- 19565Jaleel JohnsonStarter
- 2061Malik CharlesYou
- 38755DeSean Brown
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.