17Semaj Bridgeman
LB · RS JR/TR
4-JRTRANSFER
Michigan State → Kent State
Michigan State → Kent StateCurrent depth chart
SLB1Starter4-JR
Depth relationships
Bio
Semaj Bridgeman is a 6'2", 230-pound side linebacker from Philadelphia who attends Kent State as a transfer. He was a four-star prospect in the Class of 2023, ranked No. 9 at his position by national outlets and the top linebacker in Pennsylvania by recruiting services. At Imhotep Institute Charter HS, he earned Pennsylvania Writers Class 5A All-State First Team honors in 2022 and received a nomination for the Butkus Award. Bridgeman attended Michigan State, where he appeared in 12 games during the 2025 season, recording six tackles and one tackle for loss. From Imhotep Institute Charter HS · Philadelphia, PA.
Semaj Bridgeman appeared in 12 of 12 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassRedshirt JuniorHeight6'2"Weight230 lbHometownPhiladelphia, PAHigh schoolImhotep Institute Charter HSRecruiting4 · No. 302 national · 2023 classConferenceMid-AmericanPrevious schoolMichigan StateTransfer year2026
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
1
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
IMHOTEP INSTITUTE CHARTER HSPhiladelphia, PA
MICHIGAN STATEBefore 2026
KENT STATE2026 — present
Transferred ahead of the 2026 season