Steven Scott III
Sophomore defensive lineman on Fresno State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 285 lb · Milwaukee, WI · Menomonee Falls HS
The story
2 defensive lineman on Fresno State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 2-star recruit to Illinois in 2024.
- Transferred from Illinois to Fresno State in 2025.
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 3253 nationally · Signed with Illinois
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileSteven Scott III
Steven Scott III arrived at Fresno State from Illinois.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2024
- Signed with Illinois2-star out of Menomonee Falls
2025
- Entered the portal
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Matt Entz
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A two-star recruit at defensive lineman for Fresno State -- now graded as a developmental piece up front.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Fresno State has produced 4 All-Conference defensive linemen. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Tyeler Davison went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Fresno State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Fresno State
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +3 net (13 in / 10 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Fresno State · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #88 · 2026 recruiting class #70
Background
2025 (R-FRESHMAN): Did not participate … was out this season with injury suffered in fall camp. PRIOR TO FRESNO STATE: Spent the 2024 season at Illinois ... did not participate ... was an offensive lineman. HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Menomonee Falls under head coaches Dan Lutz and Robert Regent-Smith...
The defensive line · Fresno State
- #6Jahzon Jacks7 tackles for loss · 2025
- #9Merhauti Xepera5.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- Deijon Laffitte4.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #8Martin Owusu2 tackles for loss · 2025
- #98Steven Scott IIIno box-score line yet
14 more on the roster · Fresno State team page