KJ Deriso
Freshman cornerback on Michigan State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′0″ · 160 lb · Atlanta, GA · Whitewater
Recruiting
CB recruit
No. 1066 nationally · Signed with Michigan State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 cornerback on Michigan State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Michigan State in 2026.
KJ Deriso
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Michigan State3-star out of Whitewater
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pat Fitzgerald
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 back for Michigan State -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Michigan State has produced 1 All-Conference defensive backs. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Darqueze Dennard went on to the NFL out of this room (2014).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Michigan State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Cornerback · Michigan State
Returning around him
- 2 Michigan State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -18 net (28 in / 46 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Michigan State · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #61 · 2026 recruiting class #45
Background
Enrolled at Michigan State in January 2026 for the spring semester. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked one of the top cornerbacks in the nation by 247Sports (No. 47) . . . listed among the top overall players in the state of Georgia in the Class of 2026 by 247Sports (No. 58) . . . earned first...
The secondary · Michigan State
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- #3Tre Bell36 tackles · 2025
- #21Nikai Martinez24 tackles · 2025
- #30Aveon Grose15 tackles · 2025
- #29KJ Derisono box-score line yet
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