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James Early
DE · #82 · University of Cincinnati
Height6'3"
Weight257 lbs
Est. eligibility4 yrs
Production index
DNP
Roster status
Rostered
Last updatedSep 23, 2026, 12:49 PM
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Background
High School Consensus three-star recruit... Top 35 recruit in Indiana... Tallied 84 tackles and 16 sacks during his time at North Side High School... As a senior, Early secured 49 total tackles, including 15 tackles for loss, nine sacks and a blocked field goal... Recorded 32 total tackles including 10 tackles for loss, six sacks and a forced fumble...Picked UC over several FBS offers.
Hometown
🏴Fort Wayne, IN
High schoolNorth Side
Career path
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | University of Cincinnati | 0 | 0 | 4 | DNP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | University of Cincinnati | 0 | 0 | -- | DNP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 0 | 0 | 4 | DNP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026