Is Javin Griffin starting?
Javin Griffin is the projected starter at NT for Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.
Redshirt senior · #92 · 6'2", 320 lbs
See full Western Kentucky Hilltoppers depth chart ›Depth at NT · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
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Western Kentucky Starting Lineup
- LDE
- NTJavin GriffinThis player
- DT
- RDE
- WLB
- MLB
- LCB
- SS
- FS
- RCB
- NB
- RES
- RES
Top defensive linemen in Conference USA
The Story
Making His Case
This season: 3 tackles, 0 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 0% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 62 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #92
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 320 lbs
Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 3 | 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 72-rated defense; 14th-percentile production (×0.60 for competition level) put them -10 vs unit starters → 62.
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
Sep 19LIUTKL 1
- TKL
- 1
- SOLO
- 1
- SACK
- 0
- INT
- 0
- PD
- 0
Final L 38-0
Sep 6LNEVTKL 1
- TKL
- 1
- SOLO
- 1
- SACK
- 0
- INT
- 0
- PD
- 0
Final L 49-14
| OPP | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | LIU | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 6 | LNEV | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Javin Griffin'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.