Is Michael Short starting?
Michael Short is the projected starter at MLB for TCU Horned Frogs.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Mallard Creek, ranked #1,365 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 22 tackles, 4 TFL, 1 sacks. That's 3% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 80 overall (Good tier).
- Jersey
- #11
- Class
- RS JR/TR
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 226 lbs
- Transfer
- Virginia Tech
Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 22 | 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
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8514
- National Rank
- #1365
- High School
- Mallard Creek
- Hometown
- Charlotte, NC
Why this rating?
On a 81-rated defense; 69th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.80 for competition level) put them -1 vs unit starters → 80.
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 MLB · TCU Horned Frogs
- 11180Michael ShortStarter
- 23761Hudson Hooper
- 34461Sam Haley
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.