Cortez Redding Cortez Redding 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Jonesboro | 2026 State GA is one of the best players in Georgia in the 2026 class, and for excellent reason. He makes the field look small with his combination of size and speed. He flips his hips well at the top of routes, matching receivers and beating them to a spot. What stuck out to me watching him in person was his striking ability. He hits with good pad level and explodes through contact, buckling ball carriers and generating loud contact. He checks the measurables and athletic boxes, but his violence and eagerness to seek contact is what sticks out to me, especially from the safety spot. He is an elite prospect who some schools might consider “can’t miss”.

Another Jonesboro product on the list. The 6’0 175 rising Senior is one of the Top 5 safety prospects in the State and has already received offers from several SEC programs. Redding was productive last Fall with 118 TT 9 TFL and intercepted 3 passes. He has good natural instincts at the DB position and gets himself in position to make plays. Physical guy that loves to hit. His stock will rise in the recruiting circles as the Spring 7 on 7 play gets underway.

Outlook

Still relatively a diamond in the rough in the recruiting world. He has received some big offers but he has the talent to be very successful at the next level. FBS prospect.

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