A Savannah-area defensive back to deserves more attention, Jenkins is a playmaking safety with a natural feel for the position. He’s quick, twitchy, and knows how to separate the ball from opposing receivers. Now ranked by Prep Redzone as the No. 27 DB prospect, Jenkins plays hard and is one of the top returning safeties in the region. As a sophomore in 2025, the Effingham County standout may not have lit up the stat sheet, but he was an effective and impactful defender in the secondary who made things tough for quarterbacks all season long. Look for Jenkins to have a terrific junior season in 2026.

Another under the radar defensive back who plays hard, knows how to tackle. and was a consistent weapon for the Effingham County defense all season long last year, Jenkins is a small town defender with D1 talent who made 28 tackles last season while breaking up seven passes in coverage while picking off one of them. He shows good instincts as a sophomore, at 6’0 180-pounds and could be in store for a really strong junior season in 2026. He earned first first offer last week from the Kansas Jayhawks and will likely see more come his way over the next few months.

A versatile, small-town defensive back on the rise in the 2028 class, Chris Jenkins Chris Jenkins 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB Effingham County | 2028 State GA , is a playmaking defender in the Savannah area who excelled both in man coverage and in zone coverage last year for Effingham County. He’s technically sound, shows quick feet, and knows how to make a play on the football. As a sophomore last year. Jenkins made 28 total tackles, broke up seven passes with one INT in 11 games. He’s active, plays hard, knows how to tackle, and has his best football way ahead of him. This 6 foot 180 pounder. has D1 potential and could see some offers come his way with a big junior season in 2026.