CJ Besser
CJ Besser
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Zack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Besser announced his commitment to UNLV on 2/18. The 6’3″/240 OL/DL out of Faith Lutheran solidified himself as one of Vegas’ top two-way players in the trenches with his disruptive playmaking on defense and combination of power and mobility on offense. Besser carries strong DL upside as he makes the move to the next level.
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Besser picked up his first offer from D-II Minnesota Duluth on May 1st. The 6’3″/240 junior out of Faith Lutheran originally made PRZ NV’s 2026 rankings as a defensive lineman after his sophomore year and showed great promise at LG in the fall. He’s drawn other interest from several D-I programs including a visit to Utah Tech in April. Besser’s a trench guy on the rise heading into the summer.
#AGTG After a great conversation with @CoachWiese, @CoachStegerUMD and @CoachDavis_UMD I am beyond blessed and honored to say that I have EARNED an offer from The University of Minnesota-Duluth!@FL_Ftball @CoachSchu_FL @coachBart72 pic.twitter.com/8rysQFsZWs
— CJ Besser CJ Besser 6'3" | 240 lbs | OL/DL Faith Lutheran | 2026 State NV (@cj_besser) May 1, 2025
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Read EvaluationZack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Besser took a visit to Utah Tech for spring practice last weekend. He put together a breakout season at LG for Faith Lutheran in the fall showing a promising combination of power, athleticism, and physical traits at 6’3″/240. Besser’s drawn interest from several D-I programs and could be a candidate to pick up his first offer ahead of his senior season.
Excited to be at @UtahTech_Fball tomorrow for Spring Ball!@coach_moynahan @CoachNolanGivan @CoachL_Anderson @Coach_GStevens @BenR4033 @FL_Ftball pic.twitter.com/Vc3aPBYArr
— CJ Besser CJ Besser 6'3" | 240 lbs | OL/DL Faith Lutheran | 2026 State NV (@cj_besser) April 8, 2025
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Read EvaluationWill Becker | Prep Redzone Scout
CJ Besser CJ Besser 6'3" | 240 lbs | OL/DL Faith Lutheran | 2026 State NV made the most of his opportunity during Faith Lutheran’s 2023 playoff run. Watch out for the versatile prospect’s defensive recruitment to heat up in 2024. A solid anchor and good shed technique shows holding his ground versus double tames as a nose guard. CJ flashes a combination of strength, instincts, and quickness that suggests he has all the abilities to thrive as an interior run defender at the next level. Active hands plus flashes of quickness and power highlights CJ’s potential to develop into a power rusher in college.
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Read EvaluationWill Becker | Prep Redzone Scout
CJ Besser CJ Besser 6'3" | 240 lbs | OL/DL Faith Lutheran | 2026 State NV is a rising three-sport athlete out of Faith Lutheran High School. CJ has attended camps at NAU, UNLV, and Oregon State this summer. CJ has pass rusher potential, but don’t be surprised if recruiters are asking him to play OL in college after a sophomore season full of pancakes sends him rising up recruiting lists.
On defense, good instincts and an athletic change of direction allow CJ to tackle ball carriers in the backfield despite misdirection at the mesh point. Coaches will be sure to see how CJ’s strength has improved this offseason after seeing good leg drive and flexibility flatten defenders as a freshman blocker. CJ’s flashes of power and acceleration show exploding through underclassmen defenders with just a couple steps and one punch as a blocker in the run game. CJ shows good potential in pass protection with a good base and quick feet that allows him to stay in front of pass rushers.
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