Is Marlin Dean starting?
Marlin Dean is listed 2nd string at RDE for UAB Blazers.
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Making His Case
This season: 32 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sacks. That's 4% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 63 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #5
- Class
- GR/TR
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 245 lbs
- Transfer
- Georgia State
Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 32 | 3 | 1 |
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 65-rated defense; 69th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.75 for competition level) put them +6 vs unit starters → 63. 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 RDE · UAB Blazers
- 1763Blanche GoldStarter
- 2563Marlin DeanYou
- 35853J'Quan Mason
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.