#50
RJ Shamberger
Returning to Troy for 2026
R-Jr. · Monroeville, Ala. → Excel HS
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RJ Shamberger
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Troy
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive tackle · Troy
Returning around him
- 33% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: -13 net (14 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Troy · Last season: 8-6 · Talent rank #99 · 2026 recruiting class #76
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #12794
Peaked at #12794 this season.
Background
2005 (Freshman): Sat out season with injury; redshirted High School: Helped lead the Panthers to the Alabama 3A Playoffs … Consensus three-star recruit by On3, 247 Sports and Rivals … Ranked as the No. 44 player in Alabama by the On3 Industry Ranking and top 140 defensive lineman in the country …...