Is Kekai Burnett starting?
Kekai Burnett is listed 3rd string at LDE for Michigan State Spartans.
Redshirt sophomore · #51 · 6'3", 262 lbs
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Michigan State Starting Lineup
Top defensive linemen in the Big Ten
The Story
Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Punahou, ranked #1,362 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 6 tackles, 0 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 62 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #51
- Class
- RS SO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 262 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
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
- 0.8567
- National Rank
- #1362
- High School
- Punahou
- Hometown
- Honolulu, HI
Why this rating?
On a 82-rated defense; 36th-percentile production (×0.87 for competition level) put them -8 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
No games yet.
Kekai Burnett'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.