#32
LJ Porter
Returning to East Carolina for 2026
Cornelius → Hough
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Blake Harrell
How he plays
2026 Outlook
East Carolina
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · East Carolina
Returning around him
- 1 East Carolina player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -2 net (24 in / 26 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
East Carolina · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #78 · 2026 recruiting class #94
Background
Verbally committed to East Carolina on Aug. 1, 2025 … Officially enrolled early at ECU (January, 2026) and is expected to participate with the Pirates in spring drills. High School: Played senior season at Hough High School appearing in eight games … Registered 48 tackles (14 solo) with 8.5 TFLs...
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