Is Sam West starting?
Sam West is the projected starter at TE for Mississippi State Bulldogs.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Greensburg Community, ranked #753 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 5 catches, 41 yards, 1 TD. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 75 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #87
- Class
- RS JR/TR
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 250 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 41 | 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
- 0.8739
- National Rank
- #753
- High School
- Greensburg Community
- Hometown
- Greensburg, IN
Why this rating?
On a 83-rated offense; 38th-percentile production (×0.89 for competition level) put them -8 vs unit starters → 75.
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 TE · Mississippi State Bulldogs
- 18775Sam WestStarter
- 21866Riley Williams
- 3461Zayion Cotton
- 48861Joeseph Skipworth
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.