Tay James is a rangy Southern DB who’s already flashing big-play upside
In the 2026 season, Tay James has opened with 9 tackles for Southern, showing he can be an active, reliable presence in the secondary while also bringing impressive size for a DB at 6'3" and 205 pounds. He’s a junior from Mendenhall, Mississippi, and his transfer background plus early production suggest a player with a strong football base and willingness to fit into physical HBCU football. The appeal is simple: he looks like a long, versatile defender who can help in run support and coverage — a good fit for teams wanting length, toughness, and upside.
