Is TJ Dottery starting?
TJ Dottery is the projected starter at MLB for LSU Tigers.
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Elite-Tier Talent
A 4-star recruit out of Montgomery Catholic Preparatory, ranked #227 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 98 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks. That's 10% of the team's production at his spot and 95th-percentile production nationally — good for a 91 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #6
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 225 lbs
- Transfer
- Ole Miss
Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 98 | 5.5 | 1.5 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.9143
- National Rank
- #227
- High School
- Montgomery Catholic Preparatory
- Hometown
- Montgomery, AL
Why this rating?
On a 91-rated defense; 95th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.99 for competition level) put them +5 vs unit starters → 91.
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 MLB · LSU Tigers
- 1691TJ DotteryStarter
- 22478Tylen Singleton
- 33563Zach Weeks
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.