Stumpff is not a new name here at Prep Redzone Iowa. We have him ranked as the top defensive back/athlete in the state’s 2028 for good season. Some of that acknowledgement can be attributed to his tremendous upside as a quick-twitch athlete with a projectable frame capable of filling out and adding good weight while holding the explosiveness. His abilities and traits also make him an interesting baseball prospect, and that sport could certainly be his path to future success on the next level. But we’re seeing the natural gifts turn into production on the gridiron. The long-limbed Stumpff is a unique defender that can lock up all kinds of receivers. It led to a Class 5A-best 11.5 tackles in Week 1 of 2026. Nine of the stops were solo and he had a 1.5 tackles for loss. He also picked off a pass. While he didn’t return a kick in the opener, he’s dangerous in that phase, too.

Stumpff has steadily moved up the Prep Redzone rankings since the scouting service first saw him as a middle-schooler. I watched him compete in person last season when Prairie took down Iowa City West. He stood out as a defensive back and also broke off a long return. Stumpff is an excellent athlete that also shines on the baseball diamond. That could be his sport of the future or perhaps he plays two of them in college. As it stands, he’s the top-ranked defensive back and No. 17 player overall in the latest Redzone rankings. His sophomore highlight video from last season provides evidence of the explosive athleticism and potential to reach a high ceiling. It’s a projectable 6-foot-3 frame capable of filling out and adding strength. As a 10th-grader on a Class 5A playoff team, Stumpff collected 26 solo tackles, an interception, five passes defended and a touchdown. A breakout season is loading.

Jayden Stumpff Jayden Stumpff 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB/ATH Prairie | 2028 State IA ‘s athleticism is high-caliber for his age, and he’s already using it to Prairie’s advantage, with the potential to become one of the most dangerous junior prospects to watch out for next season. Stumpff recorded 35.5 tackles (26 solo), 2.5 TFLs, 5 PBUs, and 1 INT returned for a TD in 2025. Putting to perspective with how impressive of an athlete Stumpff is, he ran a 4.5 40 yard time, posts a 38″ vertical jump, and squats 385 lb already. Stumpff showcases exceptional pass coverage skills, being able to react and break to the ball quickly on short passes, while also reacting instinctively to the run, limiting outside runs and QB scrambles behind the line. Stumpff has plenty of upside, and the ceiling for this kid will be extremely high going forward.

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Jayden Stumpff Jayden Stumpff 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB/ATH Prairie | 2028 State IA continues to impress as he takes on a bigger role for the Prairie Hawks. Jayden ended his sophomore campaign with 35.5 tackles and an interception returned for a touchdown. My biggest takeaway from watching Jayden’s sophomore tape was his elite playmaking ability, which is highlighted in the first two plays with a huge KO return for a touchdown and a pick-six. He is very instinctive in coverage and has confidence in his play recognition, breaking on the ball or jumping a route when he sees an opportunity to force a turnover or make a big play. Jayden also possesses the type of size and length that coaches will look for, standing at 6’3″ and 185 pounds with excellent length and room to continue filling out his frame at the next level. Stumpff’s physicality and competitiveness at the catch point ensure that there are no easy completions (or any) when throwing his way. High ceiling player who is only starting to scratch the surface.

Stumpff came onto the Prep Redzone radar with his performance as a middle-schooler a couple of years ago. He’s steadily grown physically with a game that’s matured as well. Stumpff stands out for his athleticism, as we can see when watching highlights on his Hudl page. With his size and speed, he’s a handful at the receiver position. Stumpff can rise up to high point the ball and take it away from the defender, or he can blast by the secondary. Stumpff is even more advanced as a defender. Through the Prairie Hawks’ first seven games this season, he’d registered 21.0 tackles, 15 of which were of the solo variety. He added 2.5 stops for lost yardage and returned kicks. With a frame still capable of filling out and adding strength, projecting a future position for Stumpff is difficult. It’s pretty easy picturing him developing into a difference maker somewhere on the next level, however.