Jai White, - Prep Redzone

Jai White

Defensive Back/Running Back

2026 Class

6'1" Height

190 Weight

Waukee School

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Jai White is a 6'1" Defensive Back/Running Back in the 2026 class. White attends Waukee in Iowa. White's Player Profile was created on August 16, 2025. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Jai White is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

Expert Analysis

Rob Howe

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

White was one of the prospects I was most looking forward to seeing when I pulled up for the Warriors’ first-round playoff game at Liberty on Halloween night. A college basketball recruit as a skilled point guard, the senior has seen his football stock rise throughout the last two years. He brings the athleticism necessary for success on the hardwood to the gridiron. He ripped off a 72-yard touchdown run in this game on a simple sweep. White got to corner and hit another gear in the open field. He also had 13 receptions for 151 yards and a touchdown entering Friday’s contest and contributed 12.0 tackles, eight of which were solo. White averaged 36.3 yards and scored a TD on six kick returns. While he’s still somewhat raw in football because of time dedicated to basketball, that’s what should make White an even more attractive football recruit. A college can mold him into what they see being his best path positionally. He’s worth a look by more programs.

6 months ago

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Rob Howe

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

One of the top senior basketball players in the state, White also offers significant potential as a recruit on the gridiron. Of his 11.0 tackles last season, the safety delivered eight solo stops, speaking to his ability in run support. White also intercepted a pass and averaged 32.4 yards on eight kick returns with a 90-yard touchdown against Valley. We can witness that big-play ability when we pop on his junior highlight video. White shows good instincts as a safety, diagnosing plays and flowing well to the football, finishing with physicality. He changes directions and runs well enough to hold up cover. White can be special on special teams.

9 months ago