Is Xavier McIver starting?
Xavier McIver is the projected starter at LDT for Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
Xavier McIver is the projected starting LDT on a Average Southern Miss — 77 OVR.
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Making His Case
This season: 6 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 1 sacks. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 77 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #52
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 305 lbs
- Transfer
- East Carolina
Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 6 | 1.5 | 1 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 71-rated defense; 58th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.93 for competition level) put them +6 vs unit starters → 77.
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 LDT · Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- 15277Xavier McIverStarter
- 29560Josh Johnson
- 39752Ari Slocum
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.