Johnny Moody gives Memphis a long, rangy cover man with upside
In the 2026 recruiting cycle, Johnny Moody — a 6-foot-2, 180-pound defensive back from Parker High School in Birmingham — signed with Memphis and was ranked by ESPN as the No. 96 cornerback in the class[3][4][6]. The appeal is obvious: he brings size, length, and enough versatility that some outlets list him as a CB while Memphis’s roster lists him as a safety, which usually hints at a player who can match up on bigger receivers and help in coverage-heavy packages[1][2][6]. For a team, that makes him a fit if you want a physical, developmental defensive back with position flexibility and room to grow into a bigger role[1][2][6].
