Karsten Upchurch
Karsten Upchurch
He got to Western Kentucky by way of Mississippi State.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
Career Arc
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tyson Helton
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Western Kentucky
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Western Kentucky
Returning around him
- 33% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: -3 net (19 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Western Kentucky · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #100 · 2026 recruiting class #81
Background
Before WKU: Upchurch joined the Hilltoppers after spending the 2024 season at Mississippi State. He did not see any game action as a junior there. Upchurch started his career at East Mississippi Community College, where he was considered a three-star junior college recruit by 247Sports, On3 and E...