Is MJ Stroud starting?
MJ Stroud is listed 2nd string at LDE for Georgia Southern Eagles.
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The Edge Threat
A 3-star recruit out of Alcovy, ranked #1,868 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 33 tackles, 15.5 TFL, 6.5 sacks. That's 10% of the team's production at his spot and 97th-percentile production nationally — good for a 68 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #18
- Class
- RS JR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 235 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | 15.5 | 6.5 |
| 2024 | 24 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0.5 | 0 |
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
- 0.8270
- National Rank
- #1868
- High School
- Alcovy
- Hometown
- Covington, GA
Why this rating?
On a 67-rated defense; 97th-percentile production (×0.80 for competition level) put them +7 vs unit starters → 68.
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 LDE · Georgia Southern Eagles
- 1770Jacob FergusonStarter
- 21868MJ StroudYou
- 39747Eli Anders
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.