Primarily playing freshman football last season, Kaesen McQuiller Kaesen McQuiller 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Starkville | 2026 State MS will compete for varsity time on the reigning state champion’s defense. McQuiller stands at 6’0 196 and has looked to improve tremendously in the weight room this offseason. A naturally strong player, McQuiller has more strength than the average freshman linebacker would have. McQuiller runs well in space and changes direction with good fluidity to his hips. This is the type of linebacker that can play all across a defense and be used on passing downs as well. Excited to watch him play on Fridays this season; lot of potential for the Yellowjacket.

McQuiller is a dual sport athlete for the Starkville Yellow Jackets. He is an integral part of Starkville’s roster and his contributions helped them reach a 12-3 record and become the 2022 6A state Champions. Kaesen has a good frame to build on and possesses great knowledge of the defensive scheme. If he continues to improve his fundamentals the only way for his value as a prospect is up. McQuiller finds himself in a great position to be a top tier Linebacker and distinguish himself from others in his class.