Harrysson Ngassa
Harrysson Ngassa is a two-star recruit from Chicago, IL, out of Whitney Young (No. 3,414 in the 2024 class) who has not played in South Florida's 8 games this season.
Where Ngassa comes from
- Chicago, IL
- Whitney Young
- About 1,000 miles from Raymond James Stadium
- Two-star, No. 3,414 in the 2024 class; signed with Illinois.
Where Ngassa fits
South Florida lists 16 defensive linemen this season.
South Florida defensive linemen with a game this season
South Florida is 6-2. Next: at East Carolina, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Chicago, IL
Came to South Florida by way of Illinois.
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 two-star recruit at defensive lineman for South Florida -- now graded as a developmental piece up front.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
South Florida has produced 2 All-Conference defensive linemen. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2010. Jason Pierre-Paul went on to the NFL out of this room (2010).
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 South Florida HartlineYear 3 · Games –
- Apr 2026 Entered the transfer portalIllinois to South Florida
- 2025 Illinois BielemaYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Illinois BielemaYear 1 · Games –
- High school Whitney YoungChicago, IL · Class of 2024Two-star, No. 3,414 in the 2024 class. Signed with Illinois.
Moves
- Transferred from Illinois to South Florida, Apr 30, 2026.
2024
- Signed with IllinoisTwo-star, out of Whitney Young
2026
- Transferred to South Floridafrom Illinois
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Bret Bielema and Brian Hartline.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to South Florida