Sharlandiin Strange, a 6'3" defensive lineman from Philadelphia, PA, attended Miami Carol City High School after playing at Cheltenham High School in Pennsylvania. As a senior in 2024, he recorded 39 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, and six sacks across eight games, along with 12 quarterback hurries, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Strange received three-star ratings from recruiting services, and was ranked No. 15 in Florida and No. 53 at his position by national outlets. He did not appear in games during his 2025 freshman season at Western Kentucky and returns as a redshirt freshman.