Is Hunter Smith starting?
Hunter Smith is the projected starter at RB for Temple Owls.
Hunter Smith is the projected starting RB on a Average Temple — 77 OVR.
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Making His Case
In 2025: 403 rushing yards, 2 rush TD. That's 23% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 77 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #29
- Class
- GR/TR
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 403 | 2 |
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 75-rated offense; 65th-percentile production (×0.83 for competition level) put them +2 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 RB · Temple Owls
- 12977Hunter SmithStarter
- 22764Sam Brown V
- 32662Keveun Mason
- 42159De'Carlos Young
- 52048R.J. Blount
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.