Cj Fite

2023 (FRESHMAN) Played the fourth-most snaps of any true freshman defender in the Pac-12 and tops among all defensive linemen... He was Top-50 among all true freshmen defenders in the FBS in snaps played and his 350 snaps were third among all true freshmen interior defensive lineman in the FBS for the season Among FBS true AND redshirt freshmen, his 71.3 grade from PFF on run defense was fifth in the country That mark was good for 13th among all Pac-12 interior defenders, regardless of year FInished with 15 tackles, 1.5 for loss with one pass breakup and a fumble recovery HIGH SCHOOL Disruptive interior force extremely adept at using his leverage to win at the point of attack…Also a member of the track & field team, competing in throwing events Two-way player at Tatum High School, playing along the offensive line in addition to his defensive duties…Could not be contained during his varsity career Combined to make 94 total tackles, an astounding 23 tackles for loss, and eight sacks over 21 games during his sophomore and junior seasons…Added an interception, forced fumble, fumble recovery, and four hurries…One of the first commits of the class that reaffirmed his pledge to the new coaching staff Consensus three-star prospect among the major recruiting services…Rivals gave him a rating of 5.5…Evaluated as the No. 139 defensive line prospect in the nation and No. 214 overall prospect in Texas by 247 Sports composite rankings…On3 consensus rankings list him as the No. 141 defensive line prospect in the class and No. 223 player in Texas…ESPN rated him as the No. 76 defensive tackle prospect in the country and a Top-200 overall prospect in the state… 2021 Texas District 6-3A D-I Defensive MVP as a junior…2020 Texas District 6-3A D-I first-team selection as a sophomore