CJ Young brings proven MAC production and downhill punch to Kent State’s defense
In the 2025 season, CJ Young emerged as one of Kent State’s most productive defenders, earning Second-Team All-MAC honors after leading the Flashes with 89 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, plus an interception, a forced fumble, and three pass breakups. Reliable coverage? Check. Impact in the backfield? Check. He’s also been praised as one of Kent State’s highest-graded defenders, which tells the fuller story: active, physical, and disruptive, not just a tackle collector. At 5-11 and 185–215 pounds depending on source, he plays with edge and versatility, though his frame suggests he wins more with instincts and intensity than pure size.
