Is Zach Crothers starting?
Zach Crothers is listed 2nd string at RDE for Pittsburgh Panthers.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Chaminade-Madonna, ranked #1,252 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 15 tackles, 3 TFL, 1.5 sacks. That's 2% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 73 overall (Average tier).
- Jersey
- #5
- Class
- RS SO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 260 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 3 | 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
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8597
- National Rank
- #1252
- High School
- Chaminade-Madonna
- Hometown
- Hollywood, FL
Why this rating?
On a 81-rated defense; 72th-percentile production (×0.93 for competition level) put them -2 vs unit starters → 73.
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 RDE · Pittsburgh Panthers
- 14484Jimmy ScottStarter
- 2573Zach CrothersYou
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.