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Antoine "AJ" Belgrave-Shorter Season 2026

PositionDefensive Back
Weight195 lbs
Height6-0
ClassRedshirt Sophomore
HometownJacksonville, Fla.
High SchoolMandarin
Previous SchoolPenn State

Penn State / High School 

  • Made his first three starts and appeared in nine games in 2025... Recorded 14 tackles
  • Appeared in seven games as a true freshman in 2024 on defense and special teams, making six tackles (3 solo)... Played in all three of Penn State's College Football Playoff games
  • A three-star transfer portal prospect by all major recruiting outlets
  • Played at Mandarin High School for head coach Toby Bullock...Was a three-year letterman and served as a team captain in 2023...Led Mandarin to an 11-4 record, District, Gateway and Regional championships and an appearance in the state championship game as a senior...Helped Mandarin to District and Gateway titles as a junior...Earned first-team All-Region 4M in 2023...Picked up All-District honors
  • In 2023, tallied 72 tackles, four interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), eight pass breakups, a fumble recovery and one reception for 38 yards..
  • As a junior, posted 44 tackles, three interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) and six pass breakups...
  • Tallied 29 tackles as a sophomore...Rated as a consensus three-star prospect...Also competed in track
  • Ranked as the No. 58 cornerback in the country by 247Sports and the No. 59 cornerback by Rivals..