James White James White 5'8" | 140 lbs | DB Fern Creek | 2026 State KY is a defensive back that has been high on my radar for a while now and continued to impress this past season. White lines up at safety where he is very reliable in coverage. He does a great job of reading the quarterback and breaking on the ball with perfect timing to make a play. White finished this past season with two interceptions in 12 games. He has also shown the ability to fill the lane and make tackles against the run, finishing this past season with 57 tackles and one tackle for loss. White doesn’t currently hold any offers but is a player that college coaches should keep an eye on going into his junior year.

Also worth mentioning is James White James White 5'8" | 140 lbs | DB Fern Creek | 2026 State KY , a defensive back at Fern Creek High School. What makes White so impactful defensively is his aggression in coverage and disruptiveness, proving he can use bursts of speed to quickly jump in front of the long pass. I also like White’s stopping power, proving he can stop the rush, catch receivers on the run and consistently lock down the offense in crucial moments.

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To wrap up our top five defensive backs in the class of 2026 in the state of Kentucky, I have James White James White 5'8" | 140 lbs | DB Fern Creek | 2026 State KY from Fern Creek. White lines up at safety where he is very impressive against the run, showing the ability to come downhill and fill the lane to make tackles. He finished last season with 24 tackles in nine games. White has also proven to be reliable in pass coverage, coming away with one interception as a freshman. James is off to a hot start to his sophomore year with 15 tackles, one tackle for loss, and an interception through his first three games. White doesn’t currently hold any offers but he will be a player to keep an eye on as he continues to develop.