Carson Cunningham is a developing Youngstown State DB with upside and local pedigree
Carson Cunningham is a 6-foot, 190-pound sophomore defensive back for Youngstown State in the 2026 season, and his appeal starts with classic DB traits: length, physicality, and versatility from a high-school background that included both receiver and defensive back work. Youngstown State lists him as a redshirted freshman in 2025, so the on-field college sample is still light, but that also means his story is more projection than production right now. For a program looking for a young, hometown defender who fits a hard-nosed secondary, Cunningham looks like a worthwhile watch.
