2026 Rankings Update: Defensive Backs Breakdown

We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2026 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2026 defensive backs with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the defensive backs, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:     [player_tooltip player_id='1092086' first='Pleas' last='Gray'] stays put at number three on our board at the position. Gray possesses good diagnostic abilities within the secondary, enabling him to locate the football quickly. He demonstrates good fluidity and boundary awareness to read and react effectively. His ability to change direction smoothly allows him to transition and run while staying inside the hip pocket of the receiver, not allowing much room for separation. Gray also arrives at the catch point to force PBUs or INTs consistently.   Offer List: Arkansas Baptist & Mississippi Valley State   Note – 3.0 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/pleasgray2026">https://x.com/pleasgray2026</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='412375' first='TaDayVuan' last='Wilson'] is a fluid and athletic defensive back who is physical at the point of attack. Wilson displays good read and react ability that enables him to attack to the ball quickly, arrive at the catch point, and force a PBU. His hip fluidity allows good transitions, helping him stick with his man vertically and on breaks. Wilson's controlled change of direction and fluidity help him maintain close coverage, either inside the hip pocket or over the top, during breaks, and he demonstrates good feel in zone coverage at the back end. Additionally, Wilson offers the versatility to either move into the box or cover the deep thirds.   Offer List: Central Arkansas, Southeast Missouri State & UT Martin   Note – Multi Position Athlete   X: <a href="https://x.com/tadayvuan">https://x.com/tadayvuan</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1227670' first='Rylan' last='Ramsey'] was impressive in 2024, landing at number 8 on the board. He displays good hip fluidity and awareness in the secondary. Ramsey demonstrates good read-and-react capabilities, allowing him to quickly arrive at the catch point to force an INT or tackle in space effectively. His hip fluidity aids in smooth transitions, enabling him to get vertical and maintain his ability to stay inside the hip pocket on breaks, often resulting in PBUs.   Note – 3.5 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/RylanRamsey2026">https://x.com/RylanRamsey2026</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1353087' first='Trevon' last='Stewart'] is an underrated defensive back that displays good footwork and fluidity in his transitions. He lands at number 16 on our board. Stewart doesn't allow any separation off breaks due to good COD, balance, and burst. He stays inside the hip pocket consistently, putting himself in position to make a play on the ball. Solid tackler in space with physicality at the POA.   Offer List: Arkansas-Monticello   Note – 3.2 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/SteTrevon">https://x.com/SteTrevon</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1220864' first='Joshua' last='Gillette'] is an athletic defensive back who ranks number 21 at his position. He demonstrates solid hip fluidity, allowing him to transition effectively and stay inside the hip pocket of the receiver. Gillette also possesses good recovery speed. In run defense, he showcases solid angles and physicality at the point of attack.   Note - 3.7 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/JoshGillette_2">https://x.com/JoshGillette_2</a>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OTHER TOP 100 DEFENSIVE BACKS:</h2>   1 - [player_tooltip player_id='466187' first='Kyndrick' last='Williams'] (Fayetteville)   2 - [player_tooltip player_id='855568' first='Tari' last='Ransom Jr'] (Maumelle)   4 - [player_tooltip player_id='1286615' first='Keyvion' last='Duckery'] (Hamburg)   5 - [player_tooltip player_id='401204' first='Matthew' last='Ferguson'] (Bryant)

We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2026 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2026 defensive backs with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the defensive backs, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar: