Is Martel Hight starting?
Martel Hight is the projected starter at RCB for Vanderbilt Commodores.
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Elite-Tier Talent
A 4-star recruit out of Rome, ranked #401 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 35 tackles, 4 INT, 2 PBU. That's 4% of the team's production at his spot and 90th-percentile production nationally — good for a 91 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #4
- Class
- SR
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 180 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| 2023 | 38 | 1 | 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
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.8941
- National Rank
- #401
- High School
- Rome
- Hometown
- Rome, GA
Why this rating?
On a 85-rated defense; 90th-percentile production (×0.98 for competition level) put them +7 vs unit starters → 91.
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 RCB · Vanderbilt Commodores
- 1491Martel HightStarter
- 2079Cobey Sellers
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.