Eckley Bridges is a three-star recruit from Hamilton, OH (No. 3,044 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Kent State's 9 games this season.
Where Bridges comes from
- Hamilton, OH
- Hamilton
- About 200 miles from Dix Stadium
- Three-star, No. 3,044 in the 2026 class.
Where Bridges fits
Kent State lists 19 defensive linemen this season.
Kent State defensive linemen with a game this season
Kent State is 3-6. Next: at Bowling Green, Tue Nov 10.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Hamilton, OH
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mark Carney
Pass share
48.2%
271 pass / 291 run
Plays / game
62.4
9 games
Team sack rate
4.8%
310 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Kent State.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Three-star HS recruit
Grades highest in strength and block shedding.
Kent State has produced 5 All-Conference defensive linemen.
Joined Kent State in 2026
- 2026 Kent State CarneyYear 1 · Games –
- High school HamiltonHamilton, OH · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 3,044 in the 2026 class. Signed with Kent State.Also from Hamilton: Noah King (Sacramento State), Trey Verdon (Iowa State) and Mason Holbrook (Ball State).
2026
- Signed with Kent StateThree-star, out of Hamilton
