Tag: Cortez Redding

LSU offers 2026 cornerback from Jonesboro, Georgia

The Tigers dipped back into the Atlanta-area to given an early offer to a cornerback in Cortez Redding who is flying under the radar so far.

Brian Kelly has offered another player from Jonesboro, Georgia, in the 2026 recruiting class. Just a few days after offering a 2026 athlete from Jonesboro, he offered a 2026 cornerback that is flying under the radar so far.

[autotag]Cortez Redding[/autotag] is a 6-foot, 170-pound cornerback who plays for Jonesboro High School. The Jonesboro Cardinals are 4-2 this season after suffering their first region loss of the year to Mundy’s Mill last Friday night.

There are no Crystal Ball projections for Redding at this time but Georgia Tech is a 20% favorite to land him per On3.

Film Analysis: Redding is a head hunter at corner. He is not afraid to make a big hit against the run or the pass.

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Auburn extends offer to 2026 safety Cortez Redding

The Tigers are the first SEC program to extend an offer to the 2026 prospect.

[autotag]Cortez Redding[/autotag] is a player to watch in the 2026 recruiting cycle and Auburn was the first SEC program to extend an offer to the defensive back on Wednesday.

While he is currently unranked by all of the recruiting sites, Auburn is the third program to extend him an offer, joining Georgia Tech and Akron.

Redding is just a sophomore at Jonesboro High School but already has great measurables at 6-foot and 170 pounds. He is enjoying a strong start to his season, making 21 tackles and 3.0 tackles for loss in four games.

There is plenty of time left in Redding’s recruitment but Auburn is jumping in early on an intriguing prospect and this could pay dividends down the road.

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