Michigan State Spartans#23 · EDGE Kenny Soares Jr.
95 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 234 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Trumbull, CT
Kenny Soares Jr. is an EDGE (#23) for Michigan State, from Trumbull, CT. In the 2026 season he has 12 tackles, 1 sack and 1 interception over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 18
Sacks 17
Interceptions 8
Passes defensed 17
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 17
Efficiency
Tackles per game 16
Sack rate 17
Coverage 17
Ball-hawking 8
Run defense 18
Havoc rate 15
Measurables
Height 10
Weight 13
Frame 11
Experience 17
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2026 season
12
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
1
Interceptions
2.5
Tackles for loss
2
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Kenny Soares Jr. career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MSU | 4 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | NCSU | 13 | 80 | 0.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | NU | 11 | 20 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | NU | 11 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career | 39 | 146 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at Wisconsin | L 3-31 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Nebraska | L 13-31 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Eastern Michigan | W 35-7 | 5 | 1 |
| Sep 4 | vs Toledo | W 30-20 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowMichigan State EDGE: #23
- ClassSenior
- HometownTrumbull, CT
Kenny Soares Jr.: Michigan State EDGE profile and stats
Kenny Soares Jr. is a EDGE (#23) for Michigan State, from Trumbull, CT. This profile tracks Kenny Soares Jr.'s season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Michigan State roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Michigan State sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Kenny Soares Jr. in the news
All newsPreviewIllinois at Michigan State: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Illinois visits Michigan State at Spartan Stadium. Kickoff is 3:30 PM ET, on FS1.2026-10-07RecapNotre Dame beat Michigan State 27-10 (Week 3, 2026)Notre Dame beat Michigan State 27-10 at Notre Dame Stadium. Now Notre Dame is 3-0, and Michigan State is 2-1.2026-09-19RecapMichigan State beat Eastern Michigan 35-7 (Week 2, 2026)Michigan State beat Eastern Michigan 35-7 at Spartan Stadium. Now Michigan State is 2-0, and Eastern Michigan is 1-2.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Kenny Soares Jr. play for?
Kenny Soares Jr. plays for Michigan State, wearing #23 at EDGE.
What position does Kenny Soares Jr. play?
Kenny Soares Jr. is a EDGE for Michigan State.
How tall is Kenny Soares Jr.?
Kenny Soares Jr. is 6-2 and weighs 234 lb.
What year is Kenny Soares Jr. in?
Kenny Soares Jr. is listed as a senior on the Michigan State roster.
Where is Kenny Soares Jr. from?
Kenny Soares Jr. is from Trumbull, CT.
How many tackles does Kenny Soares Jr. have?
Kenny Soares Jr. has 12 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.