Is Sam Mbake starting?
Sam Mbake is the projected starter at WR-X for Appalachian State.
See full Appalachian State depth chart ›The Story
Making His Case
A 4-star recruit out of North Cobb, ranked #421 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 24 catches, 207 yards, 1 TD. That's 6% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 72 overall (Average tier).
- Jersey
- #3
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 210 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 207 | 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
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.8904
- National Rank
- #421
- High School
- North Cobb
- Hometown
- Kennesaw, GA
Why this rating?
On a 72-rated offense; 57th-percentile production (×0.79 for competition level) put them +0 vs unit starters → 72.
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 WR-X · Appalachian State
- 1372Sam MbakeStarter
- 2–59Nate Branch
- 3–59Zach Taylor
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.