Isiah is a difference maker at the saftey position. He plays with a relentless motor, he flies around the field, and always seem to be around the football. Whether he’s coming downhill to a make a tackle, helping over the top in coverage, or creating turnovers.

Isaiah is committed to SMU

Isaiah brings a confident, controlled presence to the secondary and plays with a natural feel for the position. He stays patient at the line and doesn’t overcommit, allowing routes to declare before making his move. His footwork is clean in transition, and he flips his hips smoothly without losing balance or speed. What separates him is how he positions himself in phase; he understands leverage and forces receivers toward help or the sideline. When the ball is in the air, he competes through the catch point with strong timing and physicality. Isaiah also shows a willingness to come downhill in run support, taking smart angles and wrapping up consistently. He’s the type of defensive back who limits explosive plays and makes offenses work methodically down the field.

Isaiah Udom Isaiah Udom 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB South Oak Cliff | 2027 State TX has emerged as one of the fastest-rising defensive prospects in Texas following a dominant junior campaign at South Oak Cliff. A rangy, instinctive safety, Udom plays the position with disciplined eyes and a natural feel for route concepts, allowing him to consistently be around the football.

He’s a true ball hawk with strong ball skills and the ability to flip the field, turning interceptions into scoring opportunities. Udom brings a physical edge as a big hitter and is equally effective playing in the box, where he shows toughness and control in run support. His range on the back end allows him to close ground quickly and stay over the top on deep balls.

A key contributor to SOC’s state championship run, Udom’s stock has surged as college staffs have taken notice of his blend of size, athleticism, and football IQ.

Recent Offers: SMU, UNLV, UTEP, Vanderbilt, Florida, Ole Miss, Missouri

Udom stole the show for the Golden Bears in a thrilling victory over Melissa, reeling in 2 interceptions and adding 7 tackles. A ball hawk of a strong safety, Udom is a versatile game wrecker in the defensive backfield. He boasts an incredible skillset that includes power, speed, and dynamic ball skills. Isaiah has flown around the field all season, totaling 5 interceptions and 57 tackles. With 3 of those picks coming in the playoffs, it’s fair to say Udom has blossomed into a big game star. With offers from schools such as Oregon, Oregon State, and Texas State, Isaiah and his Golden Bears will battle Richmond for a state title this weekend.

Umdom is a defensive back who combines athleticism with smart, disciplined play. He has the speed and agility to stay step-for-step with top receivers, and his awareness allows him to react quickly to both the run and the pass. Umdom isn’t just fast he’s physical, coming downhill to deliver strong tackles and set the tone in the secondary. His ability to read the quarterback and anticipate routes makes him a constant threat to create turnovers. With a high motor and a knack for making big plays when it matters most, Umdom is quickly emerging as one of Dallas’s rising DB standouts.

If you love watching high motor, hard-hitting safety film, you’ll love what Udom has to offer for the Golden Bears. He FLIES around the field and loves to put his shoulder down and knock the ball loose. He’s a twitchy all-around athlete with great instincts and the ability to finish plays. I believe Udom will break out as a star in 2025 as long as he continues to hit hard and grinds his ball skills to produce more turnovers. Expect his offers that already include Baylor, Houston, and Oregon State to explode after his junior year.