Is Markus Strong starting?
Markus Strong is listed 2nd string at RDT for Clemson Tigers.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Union County, ranked #1,157 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 8 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sacks. That's 2% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 80 overall (Good tier).
- Jersey
- #99
- Class
- RS JR/TR
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 297 lbs
- Transfer
- Oklahoma
Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 8 | 3 | 1 |
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
- 0.8589
- National Rank
- #1157
- High School
- Union County
- Hometown
- Raiford, FL
Why this rating?
On a 88-rated defense; 66th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.97 for competition level) put them -1 vs unit starters → 80. 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 RDT · Clemson Tigers
- 19580Amare AdamsStarter
- 29980Markus StrongYou
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.