2027 LB CJ Quinn CJ Quinn 5'11" | 200 lbs | LB Huntington | 2027 State WV has turned into a frightening presence on Huntington’s defense during his senior season. Quinn has elevated his game this year and has emerged as a defensive leader for the Highlanders. He plays downhill with a fast and physical approach that fears ball carriers. Quinn covers ground quickly and is a punishing hitter that spooks future meetings for opposing players. Crossing paths with Quinn can quickly turn into a long, fearful night for the other team’s offense.

CJ Quinn has taken a big step forward during his senior season, building on the potential he flashed a year ago and becoming a leader for Huntington’s defense. The 2027 LB plays fast and physical, covering ground in a hurry and staying active through the whistle. Quinn does a good job staying square behind his pads and driving through ball carriers when he makes contact. His progress over the past year is evident on film, and he’s developed into a more complete linebacker for the Highlanders. Quinn is a senior who deserves more attention from D2 programs, with the physicality, athleticism, and instincts he has to offer.

2027 Huntington LB CJ Quinn has taken his game to another level as a senior, turning the potential he showed last season into more production for the Highlanders this year. Quinn leads Huntington’s defense with 63 tackles and 2 sacks through five games, playing at a different speed and flying all over the field. He’s a very physical linebacker who stays square behind his pads and does a good job tackling through ball carriers. The increased production is a reflection of his overall development, and Quinn has emerged as the clear defensive leader for Huntington through the first half of the season. If he maintains this pace, the accolades and college interest should follow, because Quinn is proving he deserves far more attention as one of the state’s top senior linebackers.

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2027 Huntington LB CJ Quinn CJ Quinn 5'11" | 200 lbs | LB Huntington | 2027 State WV gives the Highlanders another proven playmaker at linebacker alongside Ilias King Ilias King 6'1" | 225 lbs | LB Huntington | 2027 State WV , forming one of the stronger duos in Class AAAA. After totaling 80 tackles and 8 TFLs as a junior, Quinn enters his senior season with the experience and confidence to build on that production. His ability to play inside or outside gives Huntington flexibility, while his downhill style and pass-rushing ability allow him to impact the game in multiple ways. With the Highlanders replacing experience up front, Quinn’s presence behind the line will be even more important this fall.

2027 Huntington LB CJ Quinn CJ Quinn 5'11" | 200 lbs | LB Huntington | 2027 State WV stepped up for the Highlanders this season on defense and emerged as a top linebacker prospect in this class. He totaled 80 tackles and 8 TFLs in his junior season, while showing next-level potential as a downhill Middle/Outside linebacker. Quinn is a quick athlete with pass-rushing ability that he can continue to refine, and was versatile in his alignment this season, while proving he can also be tough between the tackles in run support.

2027 Huntington LB CJ Quinn CJ Quinn 5'11" | 200 lbs | LB Huntington | 2027 State WV has emerged for the Highlanders this season at middle linebacker through the first four weeks. He has quality size for a junior, listed at 6’0 210, and Quinn appears to also have the athleticism to develop into a future standout. They like to walk him up close to the line of scrimmage and allow his size and athleticism to do the rest. Quinn is explosive out of his stance and can consistently get penetration into the backfield if offensive linemen don’t match his quickness. He’s someone to keep a close eye on over the next year and a half to watch how much he develops, with the potential to be a top linebacker prospect in the 2027 class.