Jaxon Penn Jaxon Penn 5'9" | 150 lbs | ATH Mars Hill Bible School | 2026 State AL is a talented ATH from Mars Hill who primarily made his presence felt on the defensive side of the ball until this season.

“Penn lines up at CB and can come away with a ton of impressive plays out in coverage- he’s incredibly quick, isn’t easily beat, and is great at using his hands to break up and intercept passes. Penn thrives in press-man coverage with how physical he is-he wears down WRs at the line of scrimmage, practically runs their routes for them, and also uses his hands to make plays on the ball.

Penn is just as good at defending the run. He’s a strong tackler who can make a lot of impressive plays out in pursuit down by the line of scrimmage and in the open field.

On top of Penn’s defensive skill, he’s been unbelievable as a running back this year. His mix of speed, elusiveness, and contact balance makes him a dominant ball carrier out of the backfield. It was incredible seeing what he achieved on the ground this fall.“

Penn was insanely productive this fall. Through 12 games, he recorded 83 carries for a staggering 1451 yards and 28 TDs, 4 receptions for 108 yards and one TD, and 6 INTs/88 total tackles on defense.

Make sure you check out some of Penn’s film below. He’s been absolutely unstoppable for Mars Hill Bible these last few years.

Jaxon Penn Jaxon Penn 5'9" | 150 lbs | ATH Mars Hill Bible School | 2026 State AL is a talented ATH out of Mars Hill who’s been especially dominant at DB.

“Penn lines up at CB and can come away with a ton of impressive plays out in coverage- he’s incredibly quick, isn’t easily beat, and is great at using his hands to break up and intercept passes. Penn thrives in press-man coverage with how physical he is-he wears down WRs at the line of scrimmage, practically runs their routes for them, and also uses his hands to make plays on the ball.

Penn is just as good at defending the run. He’s a strong tackler who can make a lot of impressive plays out in pursuit down by the line of scrimmage and in the open field.“

Penn had a terrific season last fall, ending the year with 57 total tackles, 2 INTs, and 6 PBUs

Penn announced late last week that he had committed to Troy! Penn is a lockdown DB with a huge season ahead- make sure you watch out for him this fall.

Check out some of Penn’s film below:

Jaxon Penn Jaxon Penn 5'9" | 150 lbs | ATH Mars Hill Bible School | 2026 State AL has made tons of plays on both sides of the ball for Mars Hill the last few seasons but has truly shined on the defensive side as a dominant DB out in their secondary. Penn lines up at CB and can come away with a ton of impressive plays out in coverage- he’s incredibly quick, isn’t easily beat, and is great at using his hands to break up and intercept passes. Penn thrives in press-man coverage with how physical he is- he wears down WRs at the line of scrimmage, practically runs their routes for them, and frequently uses his long arms to make catching the ball impossible. Penn is just as good at defending the run, he’s a strong tackler who can make a lot of impressive plays out in pursuit down by the line of scrimmage and in the open field. Penn had a terrific season last fall, ending the year with 57 total tackles, 2 INTs, and 6 PBUs. Penn picked up an offer from North Alabama a little while back and is surely going to pick up more soon. He’s a seriously talented prospect with some great film from last fall you can check out below, be sure to give him a watch! He’s heading into a big senior season.

Penn is an instinctive playmaker with excellent ball-tracking ability and a strong football IQ. His ability to read quarterbacks and anticipate throws allows him to generate turnovers and big plays for his defense. He moves well laterally, making him an asset in both man and zone coverage, and his length helps him contest catches against taller receivers. Penn’s leadership and communication skills make him a natural leader in the secondary, helping his teammates stay aligned in coverage. As he continues to develop physically and refine his technique, he will be a name to watch in the 2026 recruiting cycle.