Today, the Cincinnati Bearcats received their 18th commit for the 2025 class. North Side High School defensive end James Early, Jr. wants to head to Clifton. The 6'6", 230 pound Fort Wayne, Indiana native had offers from Ball State, Toledo, Bowling Green, Illinois State and interest from others.

Early Jr., visited at the Pitt game and seeing him on the field, he is a young man that fits the attributes of a top notch pass rusher. Coach Walt Stewart and crew like what this man has to offer the program.

Congrats to James and his family!