Is T.J. Capers starting?
T.J. Capers is the projected starter at WLB for Louisville Cardinals.
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Making His Case
A 4-star recruit out of Miami Columbus, ranked #127 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 46 tackles, 3 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 4% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 88 overall (Great tier).
- Jersey
- #11
- Class
- RS JR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 225 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 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
- Stars
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.9440
- National Rank
- #127
- High School
- Miami Columbus
- Hometown
- Miami, FL
Why this rating?
On a 85-rated defense; 76th-percentile production (×0.95 for competition level) put them +3 vs unit starters → 88.
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 WLB · Louisville Cardinals
- 11188T.J. CapersStarter
- 24372Trent Carter
- 33659Jacob Smith
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.