Is TJ Bush Jr. starting?
TJ Bush Jr. is listed 2nd string at DE for Minnesota Golden Gophers.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Bishop Ireton, ranked #1,695 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 39 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks. That's 7% of the team's production at his spot and 88th-percentile production nationally — good for a 82 overall (Good tier).
- Jersey
- #3
- Class
- SR/TR
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 265 lbs
- Transfer
- California
Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 39 | 10.5 | 4.5 |
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
- 0.8408
- National Rank
- #1695
- High School
- Bishop Ireton
- Hometown
- Alexandria, VA
Why this rating?
On a 83-rated defense; 88th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.84 for competition level) put them +5 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 DE · Minnesota Golden Gophers
- 1090Anthony SmithStarter
- 2382TJ Bush Jr.You
- 39859Adam Kissayi
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.