JJ Alcindor is a young LIU DB with hometown upside and room to climb
Freshman defensive back JJ Alcindor is on LIU’s 2026 roster as a Long Island native, a nice built-in fit for the Sharks’ defensive room and a player worth watching for local-talent upside.[1][2] He’s listed around 5'9" to 5'11" and 180 pounds, which suggests a compact, physical profile that can suit nickel or depth safety work if his instincts and tackling show up fast.[2][3] With no public stat line or major news yet, the appeal here is projection: hometown energy, developmental runway, and a body type that can handle contact.[1][2]
