Messiah Burch
Buffalo Bulls
52
Depth2nd String / Backup
The Story
Making His Case
In 2025: 41 rushing yards, 0 rush TD. That's 3% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 52 overall (Depth tier).
2-Yr Total194 rush yds · 2 TDTeam Share3%
Staten Island, NY
- Jersey
- #4
- Class
- RS JR
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | 0 |
| 2024 | 153 | 2 |
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 69-rated offense; 21th-percentile production (×0.82 for competition level) put them -11 vs unit starters → 52.
Team offense (SP+)
69
Rating basis
On-field stats
On-field production
Outperforms 21% of peers
Strength of schedule
Faces easier competition — rating adjusted down (×0.82)
Depth-chart adjustment
-11 for role; −6 depth penalty
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
Is our 52 OVR fair?
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Team Role
41 rush yds · 0 TD · 3% of carries
Usage / Involvement20%
Depth at RB · Buffalo Bulls
- 12568Terrance Shelton Jr.Starter
- 2452Messiah BurchYou
- 32451James McNeil Jr.
- 4051Nino Hill
- 52640Chase Enlow
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.