Is Sam Lee starting?
Sam Lee is the projected starter at TE for Toledo Rockets.
Redshirt senior · #43 · 6'6", 238 lbs
See full Toledo Rockets depth chart ›Depth at TE · Toledo Rockets
- 14370Sam LeeStarter
- 28861Jacob Newell
- 38061Peyton Strickland
- 42956Tanner Rubinstein
- 58153Ethan Malafa
Toledo Starting Lineup
- QB
- RB
- WR-X
- WR-Z
- WR-SL
- TESam LeeThis player
- LT
- LG
- C
- RG
- RT
Top tight ends in the MAC
The Story
Making His Case
In 2025: 2 catches, 40 yards, 0 TD. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 70 overall (Average tier).
- Jersey
- #43
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'6"
- Weight
- 238 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 40 | 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 78-rated offense; 22th-percentile production (×0.81 for competition level) put them -8 vs unit starters → 70.
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 10LBUFFYDS 39
- REC
- 4
- YDS
- 39
- AVG
- 9.8
- TD
- 0
Final L 23-8
Oct 3WBALLYDS 26
- REC
- 4
- YDS
- 26
- AVG
- 6.5
- TD
- 0
Final W 39-24
Sep 26WSDSUYDS 14
- REC
- 1
- YDS
- 14
- AVG
- 14.0
- TD
- 0
Final W 41-16
Sep 19WTEMYDS 38
- REC
- 3
- YDS
- 38
- AVG
- 12.7
- TD
- 0
Final W 49-48 OT
| OPP | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | LBUFF | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 0 |
| Oct 3 | WBALL | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | WSDSU | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | WTEM | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 |
Sam Lee'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.