Jaelen Crider brings pro-style size and disruptive interior punch to Youngstown State
Crider is a 6-foot-3, 310-pound defensive lineman from Stow, Ohio who gives Youngstown State the kind of mass and leverage you want in the middle of a defense.[2] He has shown real playmaking impact, including 11 tackles in the 2024 defensive stats listing and a memorable 17-yard sack that helped swing a game, which hints at burst and backfield disruption beyond pure size.[1][6] The main appeal: he looks like a sturdy, physical DL who can anchor against the run and create negative plays—good fit if you want interior toughness with upside.
