6-1, 195lb Florida Safety Flips to Indiana with Elite Team-First Intensity
D'Montae Tims, a 6-foot-1, 195-pound safety from Armwood High School in Seffner, Florida, is a three-star prospect (247Sports: No. 108 safety, 2026 class) who flipped his commitment from Colorado to Indiana in November 2025, marking him as the 25th commit for coach Curt Cignetti. His differentiator is elite team-intensity: he led Armwood to an 11-0 record heading into the 6A regional semifinals while posting 29 tackles, 5 PBUs, 3 INTs, and 2 sacks in his self-reported high school stats. Tims brings a physical, coverage-ready profile with a 88.10 On3 Industry Rating and a 61 Scout Grade, showing no injury history and a personality defined by leadership and reliability. He’s a high-fit safety for Indiana’s defensive scheme, offering immediate depth, strong ball skills, and the intensity to elevate a secondary that values versatility and grit.
