CJ Cresser Jr.
6′0″ · 205 lb · Brooksville, FL · Lakeland
On the South Florida roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Brooksville, FL
- Lakeland
- About 50 miles from Raymond James Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1566 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8600.
Where he fits
South Florida lists 24 defensive backs this season.
South Florida defensive backs with a game this season
South Florida’s week
- RecordSouth Florida is 5-2.
- Next gamevs UAB · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Brooksville, FL
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Brian Hartline
Pass share
44.9%
183 pass / 225 run
Plays / game
58.3
7 games
Team sack rate
6.4%
204 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for South Florida -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
South Florida has produced 2 All-Conference defensive backs.
Joined South Florida in 2026
- 2026 South Florida HartlineYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with South Florida in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,566 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with South Florida in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with South Florida3-star out of Lakeland