Eckley Bridges
Freshman defensive lineman on Kent State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′1″ · 260 lb · Hamilton, OH · Hamilton HS
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 3044 nationally · Signed with Kent State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive lineman on Kent State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Kent State in 2026.
Eckley Bridges
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Kent State3-star out of Hamilton
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mark Carney
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Kent State.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in strength and block shedding.
Kent State has produced 3 All-Conference defensive linemen.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Kent State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Kent State
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -4 net (11 in / 15 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Kent State · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #130 · 2026 recruiting class #122
Background
High School Ranked the 154th best player in Ohio (247 Sports) Junior season had 60 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks in 12 games
The defensive line · Kent State
- Darian Blachewicz5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #5Thomas Aden4 tackles for loss · 2025
- #33Jaihien Roy2.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #8Josue Cordoba1 tackle for loss · 2025
- #59Eckley Bridgesno box-score line yet
14 more on the roster · Kent State team page