Is Russell Sykes IV starting?
Russell Sykes IV is listed 2nd string at DT for Temple Owls.
Russell Sykes IV is listed DT #2 for Temple at 71 OVR.
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- 19375Kevin Hornbeak Jr.Starter
- 25271Russell Sykes IVYou
- 39555Troy Cunningham
What's Next
The Story
Making His Case
In 2025: 13 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 1 sacks. That's 3% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 71 overall (Average tier).
- Jersey
- #52
- Class
- RS SO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 260 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 3.5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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
- Rolesville
- Hometown
- Rolesville, NC
Why this rating?
On a 73-rated defense; 68th-percentile production (×0.84 for competition level) put them +4 vs unit starters → 71.
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.
2026 Game Log
No games yet.
Russell Sykes IV's 2026 game-by-game stat log.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.