Is Shelton Sampson Jr. starting?
Shelton Sampson Jr. is the projected starter at WR-X for Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.
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The X-Factor
A 4-star recruit out of Baton Rouge Catholic, ranked #84 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 32 catches, 537 yards, 6 TD. That's 26% of the team's production at his spot and 86th-percentile production nationally — good for a 82 overall (Good tier).
- Jersey
- #6
- Class
- RS SO/TR
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | 537 | 6 |
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
- 0.9620
- National Rank
- #84
- High School
- Baton Rouge Catholic
- Hometown
- Baton Rouge, LA
Why this rating?
On a 74-rated offense; 86th-percentile production (×0.80 for competition level) put them +8 vs unit starters → 82.
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 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- 1682Shelton Sampson Jr.Starter
- 21971Dale Martin
- 38754KeDarius Wade
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.