Pace brings a physical edge to the secondary. A strong run-support corner who thrives in the box, he’s a fundamentally sound tackler in the open field and plays with a high motor. He doesn’t shy away from gang tackling, and his effort shows up on special teams where he’s a consistent playmaker. Assignment-sound and fearless, Pace is the type of glue guy who contributes in multiple phases and helps teams win games.

Kadyn Pace Kadyn Pace 6'1" | 165 lbs | ATH North Jackson | 2026 State AL is a leader in the secondary for North Jackson and is off to a productive start to his senior season. He has good size with an adequate build at 6’1 175. His earlier HS years have presented him with several accolades. Pace does a fantastic job of leveraging the ball and mirroring the ball carriers. He is a good tackler, has good instincts, and it shows on tape and with his production.

Kadyn Pace Kadyn Pace 6'1" | 165 lbs | ATH North Jackson | 2026 State AL is a talented ATH out of North Jackson that everyone in the 4A should watch out for this fall.

“At 6’1 165, Pace has great size, speed, and hands he uses to make plays on both sides of the ball. As a WR, Pace does a great job utilizing his size and catch radius to high-point and haul in tough-to-catch passes through contact and over the tops of defenders. Pace is also really productive as a blocker; he frequently paves the way for huge plays downfield with how he lays out defenders for his teammates.

Defensively, Pace might even be more impressive- he flies around the field to make plays out in coverage and against the run. I’m seriously impressed with how easy it is for Pace to find and make plays on the ball- he’s terrific against the run, consistently flying downhill to fill in rushing lanes and take down the ball carrier. Against the pass, Pace is just as good at locating and breaking up passes out in coverage, constantly using his hands to jar the ball free from WRs.“

Pace put together an impressive season last fall, ending his junior year with 25 receptions for 368 yards and one TD out wide, and 78 total tackles (15 solo), one sack, one INT, and 7 PBUs.

Everyone should watch out for Pace this fall; he put together some great tape from last season. Check it out below:

Kadyn Pace Kadyn Pace 6'1" | 165 lbs | ATH North Jackson | 2026 State AL is a talented DB/WR out of North Jackson who is coming off a breakout junior season that saw him make plays all over the field both out wide and in the secondary.

At 6’1 165, Pace has great size, speed, and hands he uses to make plays on both sides of the ball. As a WR, Pace does a great job utilizing his size and catch radius to highpoint and haul in tough-to-catch passes through contact and over the tops of defenders. Pace is also really productive as a blocker, he frequently paves the way for huge plays downfield with how he lays out defenders for his teammates.

Defensively, Pace might even be more impressive- he flies around the field to make plays out in coverage and against the run. I’m seriously impressed with how easy it is for Pace to find and make plays on the ball- he’s terrific against the run, consistently flying downhill to fill in rushing lanes and take down the ball carrier. Against the pass, Pace is just as good at locating and breaking up passes out in coverage, constantly using his hands to jar the ball free from WRs.

Pace put together an impressive season last fall, ending his junior year with 25 receptions for 368 yards and one TD out wide, and 78 total tackles (15 solo), one sack, one INT, and 7 PBUs.

Pace has been incredibly productive on both sides of the ball for North Jackson and is set up for a big senior season this fall, check out his tape below in the meantime, it’s well worth the watch!

Kadyn Pace Kadyn Pace 6'1" | 165 lbs | ATH North Jackson | 2026 State AL is a highly productive two-way player who made plays as a junior in every way imaginable as a skill player. He is a long-limbed, thin athlete who still has plenty of growth left in the tank. He is developing some twitch, but he gallops around the field and eats up yards with just a few steps. He projects best as a safety, crashing downhill hard and exploding through contact. He strikes with good pad level and buckles ball carriers at contact. His large catch radius and ball skills stick out at WR. He projects as a downhill, hard-hitting safety. He holds some small school offers and interest as of now.

Pace is a two-way playmaker for North Jackson who I project to stick long term at safety. He is sudden and changes direction well thanks to his smooth movement skills, especially in his hips. He is best when accelerating downhill and is frequently the first or one of the first hats to the ball. For a thinner prospect, he strikes well, attacking with good pad-level and folding ball carriers at the point of contact. Pace is a D1 safety prospect who is flying under the radar and should be considered a steal if he ends up signing sub D1.

Kadyn Pace Kadyn Pace 6'1" | 165 lbs | ATH North Jackson | 2026 State AL is a Swiss Army knife on the field, capable of excelling at multiple positions with ease. As a free safety, his field vision and ability to anticipate plays make him a ball-hawking defender. On offense, Pace’s combination of speed and hands makes him a dangerous weapon as a wide receiver, while his poise and decision-making shine when he steps in at quarterback. His adaptability and willingness to take on any role demonstrate his team-first mentality. Pace’s athleticism and football IQ make him a game-changer in all three phases of the game.