Joel Starlings

Position:
Defensive Line
Height:
6-4
Weight:
320
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Richmond, Va.
High School:
Benedictine

2024 - Redshirt Freshman Season
Recorded his first career tackle in the home-opener against Charlotte • Also appeared in games against NC Central and James Madison.

2023 - True Freshman Season
Appeared in one game against Campbell • A valuable squad member that provided depth along the defensive line • Redshirted.

Benedictine College Prep
A four-star prospect ranked as the nation’s 202nd-best player in the ESPN 300, the No. 12 defensive tackle and the No. 4 player in the state by ESPN • A four-year varsity player during his prep career • A first-team all-state and two-time second-team all-state selection • Posted 65 tackles, seven sacks, 18 TFL and a forced fumble as a senior • Tallied 76 tackles, three sacks, eight TFL, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery as a junior • Coached by Greg Lily.

Personal
Son of Jamie Jones and Willie Starlings • Birthday is Nov. 28.