Cal Poly’s Playmaking Safety with Turnover Instincts
Jake East has emerged as a disruptive, high-motor safety for Cal Poly, coming off a 2024 season in which he played all 11 games and totaled 29 tackles, three tackles for loss, a sack, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, two pass breakups, and a 26-yard pick-six against Idaho State.[3][12] The big differentiator is his knack for impact plays—he’s not just a tackler, he changes possessions and can score from defense.[3][12] After an injury-shortened 2023, his durability and production rebound make him a strong fit for teams needing a physical, opportunistic back-end defender.[3]
