Is Ty Benefield starting?
Ty Benefield is the projected starter at FS for LSU Tigers.
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Elite-Tier Talent
A 3-star recruit out of Crean Lutheran, ranked #982 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 105 tackles, 2 INT, 3 PBU. That's 10% of the team's production at his spot and 97th-percentile production nationally — good for a 91 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #2
- Class
- SR/TR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 204 lbs
- Transfer
- Boise State
Stats
| Season | Tkl | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 105 | 2 | 3 |
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
- 0.8650
- National Rank
- #982
- High School
- Crean Lutheran
- Hometown
- Irvine, CA
Why this rating?
On a 91-rated defense; 97th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.88 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 FS · LSU Tigers
- 1291Ty BenefieldStarter
- 21375Faheem Delane
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.