Is Mathis Haygood starting?
Mathis Haygood is the projected starter at WLB for Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
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Making His Case
In 2025: 44 tackles, 4 TFL, 1 sacks. That's 4% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 74 overall (Average tier).
- Jersey
- #13
- Class
- RS SO/TR
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 228 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | 4 | 1 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- High School
- Sandy Creek
- Hometown
- Tyrone, GA
Why this rating?
On a 71-rated defense; 76th-percentile production (×0.82 for competition level) put them +3 vs unit starters → 74.
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 WLB · Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- 11374Mathis HaygoodStarter
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.