NEW ADDITIONS: Top 2026 DBs Earn New Ranking

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which 2026 defensive backs were added to the latest Prep Redzone rankings?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1323163' first='Chauncey' last='Davis Jr']. - North Gwinnett</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> One of the top 2026 defensive backs across Gwinnett County, Davis Jr. is a quick, instinctive cornerback who can play on an island and lock down the opposing team's best wideout. He brings a promising frame with plenty of length and 6-foot-2 185-pounds and saw his recruitment start to take off this spring, adding several major offers after a strong sophomore season. Playing against major 7A talent on a weekly basis, Davis Jr. made a respectable 29 tackles and four big INTs, showing off his hands, natural athleticism, and big-play ability from the secondary. He's fundamentally sound in coverage and will only get better over his next two seasons. His stock is on the rise, and he made a big jump into the 2026 rankings, climbing all the way to the No. 28 spot in the latest Prep Redzone update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1323199' first='Djimon' last='McLendon'] – Tucker</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the fastest-rising defensive backs in the Atlanta-area and across the peach state for the 2026 class, this Tucker Tiger defensive back is a versatile defender who can cover receivers on the outside or play safety and cover the middle of the field. The 6-foot-1 175-pounder shows strong instincts in coverage with dependable hands who can leap and make a play on the ball. when making a play on the ball. He's an above-average athlete and will only get better and better over the next two years. His recruitment is starting to heat up, and offers are likely to keep coming his way if he can continue to develop and turn in a massive junior season this fall. Now, he's ranked as the No. 54 overall prospect in his debut into the 2026 Prep Redzone rankings. He may not have dominated in the stat sheet, but his talent is easy to see, and he's bound for a terrific junior season for the Tigers this fall as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1319909' first='Walker' last='Bryson'] - Rabun-Gap</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A promising young defensive back in North Georgia who showed off plenty of speed and big play ability last year, Bryson is a prospect on the rise who has started to see some offers come his way. Now, he's been added to the latest 2026 Prep Redzone rankings after a strong sophomore season last fall. At 6-foot-0 180-pounds, Bryson brings tremendous 4.48 speed which allows him to make a big impact in all three phases of the game. From the secondary, This Rabun-Gap standout knows how to make a strong, secure tackle as he made 47 tackles during the 2023 season. He also picked off three passes while forcing one fumble. He's active, reliable, and played like a veteran last year anywhere he was lined up. He absolutely earned his new ranking, now coming in as the No. 79 overall prospect in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1323216' first='Terrious' last='Favors'] - Carver</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An outstanding two-way prospect with natural athleticism and natural hands, it's easy to see why Favors was added to the latest 2026 Prep Redzon rankings. A strong pass-catcher on offense, this 5-foot-10 170-pound Atlanta native shined on defense last season as a sophomore, blanketing receivers all season long while being a turnover machine in the secondary. When matched up against receivers on the outside, Favors had no problem locking down the guy in front of him on a consistent basis. He shows quick feet, good speed, and tremendous ball skills, picking off four passes and breaking up seven more during a giant 2023 season. Now, Favors is ranked as the No. 19 DB prospect and the No. 115 overall prospect in the state in the 2026 class according to Prep Redzone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->