Michigan State Spartans · CB RoomCB
#29 KJ Deriso
Class FRStatus True freshmanHt / Wt 6'0" · 160 lbHometown Atlanta, GA · Whitewater
Depth-chart placement
KJ Deriso is on the Michigan State Spartans roster but is not placed on the maintained two-deep. Role and placement populate automatically once he appears on the published chart.
Background & career
KJ Deriso is a cornerback for Michigan State, standing 6'0" and weighing 160 pounds. The Atlanta native from Whitewater High School enrolled at Michigan State in January 2026 for the spring semester as a true freshman. During his high school career, Deriso earned first-team all-region honors at his position and competed in track and field. He was ranked No. 47 among cornerbacks nationally by recruiting services and listed No. 58 overall in Georgia for the Class of 2026.
Recruiting3-star · No. 1066 nationalOriginAtlanta, GA · Whitewater