Is Gabe Welch starting?
Gabe Welch is listed 3rd string at WLB for Western Michigan Broncos.
Redshirt junior · #42 · 6'1", 225 lbs
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- 11283Dillon MooreStarter
- 21066Justyce Betts
- 34261Gabe WelchYou
Western Michigan Starting Lineup
Top linebackers in the MAC
The Story
Making His Case
In 2025: 7 tackles, 0 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 61 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #42
- Class
- RS JR/TR
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 225 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
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 82-rated defense; 34th-percentile production (×0.85 for competition level) put them -9 vs unit starters → 61.
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.
2026 Game Log
Oct 10WKENTTKL 3
- TKL
- 3
- SOLO
- 1
- SACK
- 0
- INT
- 1
- PD
- 0
Final W 38-7
Oct 3WBUFFTKL 1
- TKL
- 1
- SOLO
- 0
- SACK
- 0
- INT
- 0
- PD
- 0
Final W 20-17
Sep 19WRICETKL 3
- TKL
- 3
- SOLO
- 1
- SACK
- 0
- INT
- 0
- PD
- 0
Final W 28-21
Sep 12WMONMTKL 6
- TKL
- 6
- SOLO
- 5
- SACK
- 0
- INT
- 0
- PD
- 0
Final W 49-14
Sep 5LMICHTKL 1
- TKL
- 1
- SOLO
- 1
- SACK
- 0
- INT
- 0
- PD
- 0
Final L 13-12
| OPP | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | WKENT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 3 | WBUFF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | WRICE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | WMONM | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | LMICH | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Gabe Welch's 2026 game-by-game stat log.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.