Idaho State’s Long, Intriguing DL With Untapped Upside
Louie Cresto entered Idaho State in 2024 after stops at Nevada and Oregon, bringing rare length at 6-3 to 6-7 depending on the listing and edge-defender traits that make him a developmental pass-rush piece for the Bengals. In the 2023 season, Idaho State’s media guide noted he did not see action, so the appeal is more about projection than a proven stat line. He’s the kind of defender teams like to bet on: big frame, transfer experience, and room to grow into a disruptive front-seven role if his motor and technique keep climbing.
