2026 Safeties Ready to Dominate the Houston Area

Here are the names of standout safeties entering their senior seasons, ready to solidify their legacies in the region. These athletes have been pivotal to their teams' success and are determined to leave their mark as elite players at their position. Each has demonstrated the ability to dominate defensively and take control of a game, showcasing the talent and poise needed for high-pressure moments. As they gear up for their final seasons, these players are primed to replicate their success and earn recognition as some of the best in the game.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   [player_tooltip player_id='1660312' first='Austin' last='Baird'] | Katy Jordan | 2026   Baird is a sideline to sideline safety who shows great lateral speed when getting to the ball. He tackles well in space and knows how to limit big plays with his skill. Baird reads plays quickly and gets in the mix to stop opposing players. He shows confidence in man coverage, going stride for stride with receivers and causing PBUs. Baird can be used in a multitude of ways on the field, being an excellent return man as well as a receiving threat on offense. He plays a good brand of ball with the tenacity needed at the position. Baird is a name to keep on the radar heading into next season.    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   [player_tooltip player_id='284168' first='Jermaine' last='Santana']-Diaz | Ridge Point | 2026   Santana-Diaz has that dawg mentality from the safety position. He shows no fear in making big time stops and flies to the ball with no hesitation. Santana-Diaz plays with speed and power, looking to separate players from the ball. He is comfortable in space and will come downhill to make stops in the run game. He plays run-fits extremely well and tackles with the intentions of making opposing players know his presence. Santana-Diaz can be a ball-hawk in coverage, high pointing the ball and making impressing plays in the air. His play is contagious and the sideline to sideline speed is noticeable. Top player in the area and a guy who can go well passed his limits on the field.    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   [player_tooltip player_id='1650037' first='Davis' last='Kinney'] | Fort Bend Travis | 2026   Kinney shows incredible awareness on the field and always seems to be in the right spot at the right time. He has great instincts paired with quickness to jump routes to cause turnovers. Kinney is an elite read and react player, diagnosing and disrupting in a blink of an eye. He drives on the ball on short routes and will make stops in space before any momentum is gained. He is a playmaker in the secondary who can change the outcome of the game with his play. His impressive feel for the game and anticipation of plays puts him at the top of players at the position. Kinney is a player who is must-see and will not disappoint.    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   Cordae Crist | Paetow | 2026   Crist is a fast and ferocious player who will chop down opponents in the backfield before they realized what has happened. He is quick and physical, playing low avoiding blockers and making plays in a hurry. He is dangerous near the line of scrimmage, reading plays and quickly reacting to limit big plays. Crist plays with tremendous energy and effort which the team feeds off of. His ability to shed and avoid opposing players stands out in his game. He does not give up and will make plays purely from his motor. Crist is a guy needed on successful teams and a leader who can impact the game in both run and pass defense. A key player to keep eyes on for his senior campaign.    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   Josh Garcia | Katy | 2026   Garcia is one of the more active safeties in the area. He is exceptional in both run defense and coverage, driving downhill for stops and the line of scrimmage and showing the ability to cause PBUs in coverage. Garcia plays with great speed and recognition. He has the lateral speed to move sideline to sideline and the physicality to make one-on-one stops in congested areas. An all-around talented player who is eager to make plays on every down. Garcia has shown much in his game and will be a problem for offenses heading into his senior season.    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   Jeremy Alo-Perry | Katy Jordan | 2026   Alo-Perry is a heavy hitter who will make opposing players pay for going through the middle on his watch. He is an enforcer, and physical player who sets the tone with his play. Alo-Perry is strong in run defense, fitting in lanes and bringing ball carriers down with power, forcing turnovers with his hits. In the secondary he roams, moving well in space and reading the field before making plays on the ball. He excels close to the line of scrimmage and can flip a games momentum with a single hit. Alo-Perry will be looking to start his senior campaign with a bang and make people remember the name.

Here are the names of standout safeties entering their senior seasons, ready to solidify their legacies in the region. These athletes have been pivotal to their teams' success and are determined to leave their mark as elite players at their position. Each has demonstrated the ability to dominate defensively and take control of a game, showcasing the talent and poise needed for high-pressure moments. As they gear up for their final seasons, these players are primed to replicate their success and earn recognition as some of the best in the game.