June Rankings Update: 2026 Defensive Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We continue to cover our rankings update in the state of Arkansas for the class of 2026. In this article, we will showcase the 2026 defensive backs with analysis. Over the next month, I will breakdown these rankings by position in each class with other segments included.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2495","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2456","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666f8908d26c5"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["855568"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666f8908d3ba1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='855568' first='Tari' last='Ransom Jr']. is a ball hawk known for his athleticism and ability to cover the entire field. Rated as the 25th overall player and the top at his position in Arkansas for the class of 2026 by Prep Redzone, Ransom exhibits good diagnostic abilities, quickly reading and reacting, and breaking on the ball effectively at the catch point to force a PBU. He plays aggressively and physically, demonstrating a strong sense in both man and zone coverage, coupled with the ability to change direction and lateral agility for smooth transitions. His open-field tackling is solid, marked by good awareness and angles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: None ATM</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 3.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/RansomJr5">[player_tooltip player_id='855568' first='Tari' last='Ransom Jr']. (@RansomJr5) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1092086"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666fa85505d75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1092086' first='Pleas' last='Gray'] possesses strong diagnostic abilities in the secondary, enabling him to quickly locate the football. Ranked as the 52nd overall player and the 2nd in his position statewide in Arkansas (Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026, Gray demonstrates good fluidity and boundary awareness. His ability to change direction smoothly allows him to transition and run while staying inside the hip pocket of the receiver. He also shows good read-and-react capability when the ball is in the air, positioning himself effectively at the catch point to force a PBU.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Arkansas Baptist &amp; Mississippi Valley State </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 3.0 GPA / 4.5 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/pleasgray2026">(1) PG (@pleasgray2026) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1152703"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666fa85505dc5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1152703' first='Braylon' last='Stigger'] is a well-balanced defender known for his dominance in run support and his ability to lock down coverage. Rated as the 111th overall player and the 4th at his position in Arkansas (Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026, Stigger showcases a solid ability to read and react. He attacks downhill quickly in run support, utilizing good angles, positioning, and pad level. His lateral agility and change of direction enable him to transition smoothly within zones and adhere to his opposition in man coverage effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: None ATM</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – Multi Sport Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/braylon_stigger">(3) [player_tooltip player_id='1152703' first='Braylon' last='Stigger'] (@braylon_stigger) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1227670"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666fa85505e2e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1227670' first='Rylan' last='Ramsey'] exhibits good hip fluidity and awareness in the secondary. Rated as the 137th overall player and 8th in his position in Arkansas for the class of 2026 by Prep Redzone, Ramsey demonstrates strong read-and-react capabilities, allowing him to quickly intercept the ball in the air or tackle against the run effectively. His hip fluidity aids in smooth transitions, enabling him to get vertical or maintain his ability to stay inside the hip pocket on breaks, often resulting in PBUs. His good reaction time and ball-tracking abilities make him a ball hawk.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: None ATM</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 3.5 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/RylanRamsey2026">(2) [player_tooltip player_id='1227670' first='Rylan' last='Ramsey'] (@RylanRamsey2026) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["960258"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666fa85505e72"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='960258' first='Dj' last='Dobbins'] exhibits good length and physicality on the boundary. Ranked as the 138th overall player and 9th in his position statewide in Arkansas for the class of 2026 by Prep Redzone, he shows impressive hip fluidity, enabling smooth transitions and the ability to stay close to the opposition, whether moving vertically or during breaks. His read and react capability are strong, evidenced by his skill in reading the quarterback's eyes and quickly positioning himself to intercept or deflect passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: None ATM</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 3.3 GPA / 4.66 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/DJ_Dobbins11">(2) [player_tooltip player_id='960258' first='Dj' last='Dobbins'] (@DJ_Dobbins11) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"></h2> <!-- /wp:heading -->