Cortez Redding

Four-star prospect ranked among top safeties in nation by both 247Sports and ESPN…Rated as No. 44 safety by Rivals, No. 26 safety by 247Sports and No. 22 safety by ESPN…Ranked as No. 403 player in nation regardless of position in Rivals Industry Rankings, along with No. 33 safety designation…Rated No. 355 player nationwide by 247Sports Composite Rankings…Finished senior season with 113 tackles, four tackles for loss and four interceptions…Added two pick-sixes, six PBUs and three forced fumbles…Named 2025 All-Region 3-4A Team Defensive Player of Year…Posted 118 tackles, six tackles for loss and three interceptions with 10 PBUs as junior, helping lead Jonesboro to second round of playoffs…Enjoyed breakout sophomore year, finishing with 96 tackles and 10 tackles for loss…Multi-sport athlete also competed in basketball…Selected Miami over offers from Ole Miss, Indiana, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas A&M, LSU, Michigan and Florida, among others.