2026 Film Review: Potential Breakout Defensive Backs
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During the off-season, we’ve been doing an extensive film review over 100s of prospects in the Natural State. This article will go over potential breakout defensive back prospects in the class of 2026. Here are five athletes that I believe…
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Continue ReadingDuring the off-season, we’ve been doing an extensive film review over 100s of prospects in the Natural State. This article will go over potential breakout defensive back prospects in the class of 2026. Here are five athletes that I believe will showcase their skillset in 2024:
Orion Roberts Orion Roberts 5'7" | 155 lbs | DB Arkadelphia | 2026 AR
Orion Roberts Orion Roberts 5'7" | 155 lbs | DB Arkadelphia | 2026 AR
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- 5-Foot-7
- 155 Pounds
- Defensive Back
- Class of 2026
Arkadelphia defensive back Orion Roberts Orion Roberts 5’7″ | 155 lbs | DB Arkadelphia | 2026 AR showcases a sideline-to-sideline motor. Roberts displays good recovery speed with fluidity to transition and stay with his man. He’s able to line up off-man, on the boundary or play up and close to the box. Demonstrates the ability to tackle in open space with good technique and physicality.
Note – 4.62 40
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- 6-Foot
- 175 Pounds
- Defensive Back
- Class of 2026
Pine Bluff defensive back Brayon Stigger brings versatility in run support and lockdown help in the secondary. Stigger displays solid read and react ability, flying downhill to make a play in run support or forcing a PBU. Demonstrates good open space tackling ability with solid technique. Good ball tracking skills with the ability to high point in contest and disrupt the play.
Note – Multi Sport Athlete
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Zavier Jones Zavier Jones 5'9" | 130 lbs | DB Fordyce | 2026 AR
Zavier Jones Zavier Jones 5'9" | 130 lbs | DB Fordyce | 2026 AR
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- 5-Foot-9
- 130 Pounds
- Defensive Back
- Class of 2026
Fordyce defensive back Zavier Jones Zavier Jones 5’9″ | 130 lbs | DB Fordyce | 2026 AR showcases effort and the willingness to hit. Displays impressive ability to tackle in space with solid technique and physicality. Demonstrates good read and react ability, instantly breaking on the ball and forcing a PBU. He’s able change direction smoothly, allowing him to stay on top of his zone.
Note – 4.0 GPA
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- 5-Foot-10
- 160 Pounds
- Defensive Back
- Class of 2026
Morrilton defensive back Joshua Sharp is a true run support corner, always attacking the outside with the ability to shed blocks, making the play or forcing it back inside. Consistent open field tackler with good technique and physicality. Sharp displays good feel in zone coverage with good awareness and the ability to react instantly.
Note – 4.78 40
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Kyelen Griffin Kyelen Griffin 5'11" | 160 lbs | DB Sylvan Hills | 2026 AR
Kyelen Griffin Kyelen Griffin 5'11" | 160 lbs | DB Sylvan Hills | 2026 AR
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- 5-Foot-11
- 160 Pounds
- Defensive Back
- Class of 2026
Sylvan Hills defensive back Kyelen Griffin Kyelen Griffin 5’11” | 160 lbs | DB Sylvan Hills | 2026 AR showcases fluidity, athleticism and awareness in the secondary. Griffin displays good read and react ability with awareness. He’s able to keep his eyes in the backfield, allowing him to recognize and attack downhill. Demonstrates good angles, tackling technique to dominate and secure in space. Keeps everything underneath, not allowing room for separation and forcing a PBU. Has good fluidity and recovery speed to transition and get vertical and/or stay inside the hip pocket of the receiver.
Note – 3.1 GPA / 4.5 40