Is Preston Kilgore starting?
Preston Kilgore is the projected starter at TE for Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
Preston Kilgore is the projected starting TE on a Average Southern Miss — 71 OVR.
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Making His Case
This season: 7 catches, 48 yards, 0 TD. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 71 overall (Average tier).
- Jersey
- #81
- Class
- RS JR/TR
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 240 lbs
- Transfer
- East Texas A&M
Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 7 | 48 | 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 76-rated offense; 20th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.60 for competition level) put them -5 vs unit starters → 71.
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 TE · Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- 18171Preston KilgoreStarter
- 28871Jeremiah Beck Jr.
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.