Markus McCoy brings freshman upside to Chicago State’s new-look defense
In 2026, Markus McCoy enters Chicago State’s inaugural football era as a linebacker with legit three-star pedigree and a power-conference-style frame at 6-foot-0, 205 pounds. He signed with the Cougars after drawing attention from Charlotte and Alcorn State, which hints at athletic upside and recruiting value beyond raw numbers. The big question is projection: he looks like a developmental defender with the size, toughness, and climb-the-pile energy coaches love, but there isn’t public stat production yet to lean on. If your team wants a physical LB who can grow into a tone-setter, he’s a name to watch.
