Kanen DeYoung Kanen DeYoung 6'2" | 160 lbs | DB/WR Ballard | 2028 IA is another promising two-way player who was one of the bright spots on a rough Bombers’ team last season. Defensively, DeYoung recorded 27.5 tackles (25 solo), a TFL, a sack, a forced fumble, and 5 INTs. Flashing as a deep Safety, DeYoung immediately showcased great skills as a ball-hawk, doing a great job at reading the QB and anticipating where the ball is going before attacking the ball. DeYoung shows excellent speed and agility in coverage, along with quick acceleration to close-down on the ball both in breaking up passes and minimizing the run. DeYoung could end up seeing more playing time on the offense as well during his junior season, and he will become an important asset for the Bombers as they look to rebound following their 2-7 campaign last season.

Ballard received key contributions from DeYoung in all three phases during the 2025 campaign. The sophomore registered 27.5 tackles, 25 of which were solo stops. He had a tackle for loss, a sack, a forced fumble, five interceptions and a pair of passes defensed. DeYoung hauled in nine balls for 113 yards and two touchdowns. He averaged 11.8 yards on four kick returns. There’s not much footage of DeYoung in action on his Hudl page. There’s a clip of him reading the quarterback, breaking on the ball and intercepting a pass as a deep safety. The other clip features him getting downhill in a hurry against the run and dropping the ball carrier in his tracks. DeYoung is long and athletic with a frame capable of adding good weight, giving him a significant ceiling as a prospect.