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These 3 True Freshman DBs will Make an Impact in 2026 | Jay Timmons, Kosci Barnes, and JJ Conyers

8 min · 9 de jun de 2026
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Every year, true freshmen come out of nowhere and become household names by bowl season. I'm predicting three defensive backs who will do exactly that in 2026 — one 3-star, one 4-star, and one 5-star. The 3-star: Jamareis "JJ" Conyers, a 6'2" cornerback at Rutgers. He finished his senior season with 8 interceptions, held off late pushes from Miami, Missouri, and UCF, and is walking into a secondary that's losing 4 starters. Rutgers needs him. He's ready. The 4-star: Kosci Barnes at South Carolina. The explosiveness jumps off the tape immediately — hair-trigger reactions, closes fast, already 206 lbs. He had a great spring and is going to be a major part of the Gamecock secondary rotation all year. The 5-star: Jay Timmons at Ohio State. Jeremiah Smith has been raving about him. The instincts in zone, the timing at the catch point, the physicality — he can play anywhere on the field and Ohio State is going to find ways to get him on it. Also mentioned: Chuck Kennon (FSU), Khary Adams (Notre Dame), Jett Washington (Oregon), Jireh Edwards (Alabama), Tedarious Hughes (Syracuse). More true freshman breakouts by position coming throughout the summer — subscribe and drop your predictions in the comments. 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Top 2025 True Frosh 2:20 JJ Conyers 3:30 Kosci Barnes 5:39 Jay Timmons 7:37 Wrap Up #CollegeFootball #TrueFreshman #CFB2026 #DefensiveBack #JJConyers #KosciBarnes #JayTimmons #Rutgers #SouthCarolina #OhioState #FootballFilmStudy #Recruiting

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