Is Nick James starting?
Nick James is the projected starter at NT for Pittsburgh Panthers.
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Making His Case
A 4-star recruit out of IMG Academy, ranked #307 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 21 tackles, 6 TFL, 1 sacks. That's 3% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 78 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #11
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 280 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 | 20 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
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
- 0.9009
- National Rank
- #307
- High School
- IMG Academy
- Hometown
- Bradenton, FL
Why this rating?
On a 81-rated defense; 79th-percentile production (×0.93 for competition level) put them -3 vs unit starters → 78.
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 NT · Pittsburgh Panthers
- 11178Nick JamesStarter
- 24564Jeremiah Warren
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.