DJ Hairston Jr.
Sophomore defensive back on Arkansas's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′2″ · 176 lb · Starkville, MS
Recruiting
CB recruit
No. 92 nationally · Joined Arkansas
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 defensive back on Arkansas's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Arkansas in 2026.
DJ Hairston Jr.
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Arkansas3-star out of Hinds C.C.
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Ryan Silverfield
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Arkansas -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and man coverage.
Arkansas has produced 2 All-Conference defensive backs. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2020. Montaric Brown went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Arkansas
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Arkansas
Returning around him
- 4 Arkansas players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -1 net (42 in / 43 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Arkansas · Last season: 2-10 · Talent rank #36 · 2026 recruiting class #46
The secondary · Arkansas
- #6Khmori House73 tackles · 2025
- #1Christian Harrison55 tackles · 2025
- #24Miguel Mitchell52 tackles · 2025
- #15Brylan Green39 tackles · 2025
- #17DJ Hairston Jr.no box-score line yet
20 more on the roster · Arkansas team page