Jayden Smalls Jayden Smalls 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB/WR Morgantown | 2026 State WV is a key playmaker for Morgantown, making an impact on both offense and defense. He has been dynamic as a receiver, creating big plays downfield, while also showcasing the athleticism and instincts that make him a strong defensive back at the next level. Smalls’ versatility and explosiveness have given college programs another position to evaluate, and his playoff performances are likely to generate serious D2 interest heading into signing day.

Another 2026 Morgantown defensive back to know at the midway point who has also emerged as a top playmaker on offense for the Mohigans is Jayden Smalls Jayden Smalls 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB/WR Morgantown | 2026 State WV . He’s been a big playmaker at receiver this season, but has a high ceiling as a defensive back as well at the next level. Smalls is a plus athlete, which is primarily displayed at receiver on his midseason tape. He’s given colleges another position to evaluate him at, and Smalls should garner significant D2 interest soon.

Maddox Twigg Maddox Twigg 6'2" | 210 lbs | QB/ATH Morgantown | 2028 State WV ‘s top target in week one of the 2025 season was 2026 WR/DB Jayden Smalls Jayden Smalls 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB/WR Morgantown | 2026 State WV . He was a big play waiting to happen any time that he touched the ball with a 45 yards per reception average on 4 catches for 179 yards and 2 touchdowns. We project Smalls as a defensive back at the next level, but he’ll be a key piece to their offensive success this season as they open up the passing game more and utilize his speed and quickness on go balls and screen passes.

A fourth Morgantown Mohigans who earned a stock riser spot in the summer rankings update was 2026 DB Jayden Smalls Jayden Smalls 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB/WR Morgantown | 2026 State WV . He had a good first year for the football team as a junior, but we should see Smalls make a leap as a senior with more experience under his belt.

Here’s what we recently said about Smalls in our 2026 Rankings Stock Risers article:

“Another Morgantown DB who rose in our rankings was  Jayden Smalls Jayden Smalls 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB/WR Morgantown | 2026 State WV , who should have a very good season for the Mohigans. He showed a lot of potential as a junior with his first real football action after being primarily a basketball player. His ceiling as a football prospect is very high, with natural ability at defensive back. Smalls being green as a football player should make him even more intriguing to colleges, as he has the upside to develop significantly at the next level with more experience.”

Another Morgantown DB who rose in our rankings was Jayden Smalls Jayden Smalls 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB/WR Morgantown | 2026 State WV , who should have a very good season for the Mohigans. He showed a lot of potential as a junior with his first real football action after being primarily a basketball player. His ceiling as a football prospect is very high with natural ability at defensive back. Smalls being green as a football player should make him even more intriguing to colleges, as he has the upside to develop significantly at the next level with more experience.

2026 Morgantown DB Jayden Smalls Jayden Smalls 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB/WR Morgantown | 2026 State WV got his first action as a varsity football player this season for the Mohigans and flashed real potential as a defensive back prospect. His best football is ahead of him as he’s still very much raw, but Smalls has the athleticism and tools to continue developing into a top DB prospect in this class. He’s been mostly a basketball player until this season but is learning the game quickly and could earn some D2 opportunities for football during his senior year.