CJ Cresser Jr.
CJ Cresser Jr. is a three-star recruit from Brooksville, FL, out of Lakeland (No. 1,566 in the 2026 class) who has not played in South Florida's 8 games this season.
Where Cresser comes from
- Brooksville, FL
- Lakeland
- Lakeland is about 50 miles from Raymond James Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,566 in the 2026 class.
Where Cresser fits
South Florida lists 24 defensive backs this season.
South Florida defensive backs with a game this season
South Florida is 6-2. Next: at East Carolina, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Lakeland
Also from Brooksville, FL
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Brian Hartline
Pass share
42.1%
195 pass / 268 run
Plays / game
57.9
8 games
Team sack rate
7.3%
220 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.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
South Florida has produced 2 All-Conference defensive backs.
Joined South Florida in 2026
- 2026 South Florida HartlineYear 1 · Games –
- High school LakelandLakeland, FL · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,566 in the 2026 class. Signed with South Florida.Also from Lakeland: Cormani McClain (Florida), Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy (South Carolina), Gernorris Wilson (Oregon) and 15 more.
2026
- Signed with South FloridaThree-star, out of Lakeland