Air Force’s Ethan Stannard: high-upside sophomore DB with special-teams-ready athleticism
In the 2026 season, Ethan Stannard is a sophomore defensive back at Air Force who has not yet seen game action, but his profile still pops: a 5-foot-11, 195-pound athlete with a strong high-school résumé, track speed, and documented production as a two-way playmaker in Georgia. He was a first-team all-county and two-time first-team all-region selection, plus a four-year captain and academic standout, which points to discipline and competitiveness. Air Force’s preseason notes also suggest coaches like his film and see him in a crowded nickel/DB battle, so he looks like a developmental fit for a program that values toughness, intelligence, and versatility.
