This month we kick off our rankings pre-season preview with a look at the top recruits in the class of 2026 here in Texas High School Football. First up were the most elite 2026 quarterback recruits to know in the state and ranked in order from who we think are the top guys that will be sure to impress this season. Now we take a look at some of the top class of 2026 defensive back rankings in Texas High School football. So without further ado, lets dive right into our look of the top class of 2026 defensive back recruits.
Top Ten 2026 Defensive back Recruits
#10. Ranked 2026 DB (TX) Keylan Lemen (’26) | 5-8 / 153 | DB | All Saints
#9. Ranked 2026 DB (TX) Victor Lincoln JR (’26) | 6-0 / 162 | DB | Lancaster
#8. Ranked 2026 DB (TX) DJ Butler (’26) | 5-9 / 160 | DB | Cy Lakes
#7. Ranked 2026 DB (TX) Jason Bradford (’26) | 6-1 / 185 | DB | Temple
#6. Ranked 2026 DB (TX) Marcell Gipson (’26) | 5-10 / 160 | DB | South Oak Cliff
#5. Ranked 2026 DB (TX) Braylon Edwards (’26) | 5-10 / 160 | DB | Wilmer-Hutchins
#4. Ranked 2026 DB (TX) Brock King (’26) | 5-10 / 165 | DB | Memorial
#3. Ranked 2026 DB (TX) Lebron Bauer (’26) | 5-10 / 155 | DB | Allen
#2. Ranked 2026 DB (TX) Jermaine Bishop (’26) | 5-11 / 155 | DB | Willis
#1. Ranked 2026 DB (TX) Isaiah Williams (’26) | 6-0 / 180 | DB | Fort Bend Marshall
Honorable Mentions & Watchlist
Adrian Johnson (’26) | TBD DB | Kimball
Brandon Ford (’26) | 6-0 / 180 | DB | North Crowley
Caden Ward (’26) | TBD DB | Clear Springs
Jaylen Tillis (’26) | 5-7 / 140 | DB | Alief Taylor
Elyon White (’26) | 5-10 / TBD DB | Memorial
Matthew Fowler (’26) | 5-11 / 160 | DB | Seven Lakes
Maddox Quiller (’26) | 6-0 / 170 | DB | Hendrickson
Lovie Berry (’26) | 5-10 / 144 | DB | Panther Creek
CJ Akins (’26) | 5-7 / 135 | DB | Texas High
