Florida-Bred Tackling Machine Sitting Out 2024, Poised for EKU Breakout
Chris Lee Jr., a 5-11/205 lb three-star LB from Clearwater Central Catholic (FL), brings elite high school production—159 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 7 PBUs, 3 FF in his senior year—to Eastern Kentucky after turning down offers from Cincinnati and Tulane[1][4][7]. A 0.8300-rated beast with 21 TFL as a junior on a 12-2 squad, he sat out 2024 (1 limited tackle logged)[3][4], but his compact frame, sideline-to-sideline speed, and championship pedigree scream FCS starter potential. Care because he's raw intensity in a run-stuffing package—perfect fit for teams needing gritty, high-motor LBs who elevate defenses without injury red flags.
