82James Early
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Bio
James Early is a defensive lineman from Fort Wayne, Indiana, who attended North Side High School as a consensus three-star recruit and top 35 prospect in the state. During his prep career, Early compiled 84 tackles and 16 sacks. As a senior, he registered 49 tackles, including 15 for loss, nine sacks, and a blocked field goal. Early chose Cincinnati over multiple FBS offers. He did not appear in games during the 2025 season and enters his redshirt freshman year with the Bearcats. From North Side · Fort Wayne, IN.
James Early started 0 of 13 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassRedshirt FreshmanHeight6'3"Weight257 lbHometownFort Wayne, INHigh schoolNorth SideRecruiting3 · No. 1306 national · 2025 classConferenceBig 12
Career path
NORTH SIDEFort Wayne, IN
CINCINNATI2025 — present