TOP 2026 DEFENSIVE BACK RECRUITS
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Updated November 7th, 2024 at 12:29 p.m. EST
Updated November 7th, 2024 at 12:29 p.m. EST
TOP 2026 DB RECRUITS
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TOP 2026 DB RECRUIT RODARION "RJ" JONES
DB Rodarion "RJ" Jones
Gadsen County HS
(FL)
6'1", 170
GPA - 4.0
2026 TOP DB RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Top 2026 DB recruit Rodarion "RJ" Jones is an athletic specimen with sticky man to man coverage skills who proves to have the hip fluidity needed to shutdown top flight college receivers at the next level. Rodarion's disciplined & explosive footwork enable him to get in & out of his cuts in a flash, after utilizing his innate ability to read the opposing offensives schematics to make pass break up. Throughout Rodarion's 7 game stretch during his sophomore campaign, he can be witnessed practically glued to the inside hip of receiving targets as very few were successful when hurling the pigskin to his side of the playing field. Jones is also an excellent and very sure tackler out in the open field and with the physicality he presents day in and day out, I believe that he could excel at any of the four defensive back positions in the world of College Football Now! Rodarion "RJ" Jones is an exceptional defensive back prospect with a rare blend of size, athleticism, and football intelligence. His ability to excel in man coverage, combined with his ball skills and physicality, make him a coveted recruit for collegiate programs. With continued refinement in technique, tackling, and zone coverage awareness, RJ has the potential to be a lockdown cornerback or versatile safety at the Division I level. His 14 Division I offers highlight his standing as one of the top defensive prospects in the 2026 recruiting class and he has been added to the 2026 Top 500+ Football Recruits rankings for the May/June re-ranks!
40 yard dash - 4.5
100M dash - 10.9
20mph verified cheetah speed
Vertical leap - Can dunk standing on 10ft basketball hoop
CFB offers - Georgia State, Louisville, UCF, Memphis, West Virginia, East Carolina, Tulane, Western Michigan, Appalachian State, UConn, Florida A&M, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Miami, Oklahoma, Troy, UAB & USF
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Gadsen County HS
(FL)
6'1", 170
GPA - 4.0
2026 TOP DB RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Top 2026 DB recruit Rodarion "RJ" Jones is an athletic specimen with sticky man to man coverage skills who proves to have the hip fluidity needed to shutdown top flight college receivers at the next level. Rodarion's disciplined & explosive footwork enable him to get in & out of his cuts in a flash, after utilizing his innate ability to read the opposing offensives schematics to make pass break up. Throughout Rodarion's 7 game stretch during his sophomore campaign, he can be witnessed practically glued to the inside hip of receiving targets as very few were successful when hurling the pigskin to his side of the playing field. Jones is also an excellent and very sure tackler out in the open field and with the physicality he presents day in and day out, I believe that he could excel at any of the four defensive back positions in the world of College Football Now! Rodarion "RJ" Jones is an exceptional defensive back prospect with a rare blend of size, athleticism, and football intelligence. His ability to excel in man coverage, combined with his ball skills and physicality, make him a coveted recruit for collegiate programs. With continued refinement in technique, tackling, and zone coverage awareness, RJ has the potential to be a lockdown cornerback or versatile safety at the Division I level. His 14 Division I offers highlight his standing as one of the top defensive prospects in the 2026 recruiting class and he has been added to the 2026 Top 500+ Football Recruits rankings for the May/June re-ranks!
40 yard dash - 4.5
100M dash - 10.9
20mph verified cheetah speed
Vertical leap - Can dunk standing on 10ft basketball hoop
CFB offers - Georgia State, Louisville, UCF, Memphis, West Virginia, East Carolina, Tulane, Western Michigan, Appalachian State, UConn, Florida A&M, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Miami, Oklahoma, Troy, UAB & USF
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TOP 2026 DB RECRUIT KENNETH DULA IV
DB Kenneth Dula IV
Jordan Matthews HS
(NC)
5'10", 155
GPA - 3.0
2026 TOP DB RECRUIT
Scouting notes - 2026 Top DB Recruit Kenneth Dula IV is a ball hawking & very agile cornerback who possesses the overall athleticism to lock down opposing receivers with his outstanding coverage skills. Kenneth Dula IV excels in man coverage, using his quick feet and hip fluidity to mirror receivers effectively. Dula maintains tight coverage throughout routes, demonstrating the ability to stay in phase and disrupt passing lanes. His understanding of route concepts and play recognition allows him to anticipate breaks and make plays on the ball. Dula's ball skills are impressive, evidenced by his 4 interceptions during the season. He tracks the ball well in the air, shows excellent timing on jump balls, and has natural hands to secure interceptions. Dula is a solid tackler and contributor in run support. He takes proper angles, wraps up securely, and doesn't shy away from contact. Dula's willingness to support the run and make tackles in space showcases his versatility and toughness as a cornerback. His impressive stat line of 51 tackles and 4 interceptions indicates his ability to make plays all over the field and create turnovers that swing momentum in his team's favor. One of Dula's most impressive stats is the opposing quarterbacks' completion rate when targeting him. With quarterbacks only completing 1 out of 16 passes when throwing in his direction, Dula's lockdown coverage and ability to limit receptions showcase his reliability and shutdown capabilities. His combination of coverage skills, ball instincts, tackling ability, and performance metrics make him a coveted recruit for college programs seeking a shutdown corner. Dula's ability to impact games with interceptions and shut down his side of the field in the passing game will be highly coveted by college programs nationally, as he has been added to the 2026 top DB recruit rankings at College Football Now!
40 yard dash - 4.57
5-10-5 shuttle - 4.31
Vertical - 32"
Bench press - 185 (MAX)
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Jordan Matthews HS
(NC)
5'10", 155
GPA - 3.0
2026 TOP DB RECRUIT
Scouting notes - 2026 Top DB Recruit Kenneth Dula IV is a ball hawking & very agile cornerback who possesses the overall athleticism to lock down opposing receivers with his outstanding coverage skills. Kenneth Dula IV excels in man coverage, using his quick feet and hip fluidity to mirror receivers effectively. Dula maintains tight coverage throughout routes, demonstrating the ability to stay in phase and disrupt passing lanes. His understanding of route concepts and play recognition allows him to anticipate breaks and make plays on the ball. Dula's ball skills are impressive, evidenced by his 4 interceptions during the season. He tracks the ball well in the air, shows excellent timing on jump balls, and has natural hands to secure interceptions. Dula is a solid tackler and contributor in run support. He takes proper angles, wraps up securely, and doesn't shy away from contact. Dula's willingness to support the run and make tackles in space showcases his versatility and toughness as a cornerback. His impressive stat line of 51 tackles and 4 interceptions indicates his ability to make plays all over the field and create turnovers that swing momentum in his team's favor. One of Dula's most impressive stats is the opposing quarterbacks' completion rate when targeting him. With quarterbacks only completing 1 out of 16 passes when throwing in his direction, Dula's lockdown coverage and ability to limit receptions showcase his reliability and shutdown capabilities. His combination of coverage skills, ball instincts, tackling ability, and performance metrics make him a coveted recruit for college programs seeking a shutdown corner. Dula's ability to impact games with interceptions and shut down his side of the field in the passing game will be highly coveted by college programs nationally, as he has been added to the 2026 top DB recruit rankings at College Football Now!
40 yard dash - 4.57
5-10-5 shuttle - 4.31
Vertical - 32"
Bench press - 185 (MAX)
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2026 TEXAS DB COMMIT ZELUS HICKS
DB Zelus Hicks
Parkview HS
(GA)
6'3",175
GPA - 4.0
Scouting notes - Top 2026 football recruit Zelus Hicks will become one of the most highly recruited HS football players nationally coming out of the talent rich state of Georgia, as he possesses the athletic skill-set, academics and intangibles that are coveted in the world of NCAA football. Hicks was used all over the field during his 8th grade season and is currently starting on Varsity as a Safety, as he possesses the versatility to project as a rangy over the top FS and/or a dynamic weapon as an outside receiver at the next level. Zelus is a very natural and explosive runner in the open field, who utilizes his extreme burst and long stride to leave defenders in the dust en-route to pay-dirt. As the best overall athlete on the field, Hicks operated out of the Wildcat during his 8th grade season and was able to completely shred the opposing defense with his ferocious downhill style of running and excellent ball carrier vision. New Top 2026 ATH recruit Zelus Hicks has been added to the College Football Now 2026 Top Football Recruits watch-list and will rank highly in the new 2026 Top 100+ football recruit rankings!
ZELUS HICKS LIVE SCOUTING EVALUATION
#1 Safety in Nation via Rivals.com
CFB Offers - Florida State, Clemson, Texas A&M, Memphis, Texas, Notre Dame, Cincinnati, Akron, USF, USC, UCF, Tennessee, South Carolina, Ohio State, North Carolina, NC State, Miami, LSU, Louisville, Liberty, Indiana, Georgia Tech, Florida Atlantic, Georgia, Florida, Tulane, Georgia State, MTSU, Connecticut, Auburn & Arkansas
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Parkview HS
(GA)
6'3",175
GPA - 4.0
Scouting notes - Top 2026 football recruit Zelus Hicks will become one of the most highly recruited HS football players nationally coming out of the talent rich state of Georgia, as he possesses the athletic skill-set, academics and intangibles that are coveted in the world of NCAA football. Hicks was used all over the field during his 8th grade season and is currently starting on Varsity as a Safety, as he possesses the versatility to project as a rangy over the top FS and/or a dynamic weapon as an outside receiver at the next level. Zelus is a very natural and explosive runner in the open field, who utilizes his extreme burst and long stride to leave defenders in the dust en-route to pay-dirt. As the best overall athlete on the field, Hicks operated out of the Wildcat during his 8th grade season and was able to completely shred the opposing defense with his ferocious downhill style of running and excellent ball carrier vision. New Top 2026 ATH recruit Zelus Hicks has been added to the College Football Now 2026 Top Football Recruits watch-list and will rank highly in the new 2026 Top 100+ football recruit rankings!
ZELUS HICKS LIVE SCOUTING EVALUATION
#1 Safety in Nation via Rivals.com
CFB Offers - Florida State, Clemson, Texas A&M, Memphis, Texas, Notre Dame, Cincinnati, Akron, USF, USC, UCF, Tennessee, South Carolina, Ohio State, North Carolina, NC State, Miami, LSU, Louisville, Liberty, Indiana, Georgia Tech, Florida Atlantic, Georgia, Florida, Tulane, Georgia State, MTSU, Connecticut, Auburn & Arkansas
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