Hank James
Hank James is a three-star recruit from Paducah, KY, out of Paducah Tilghman (No. 2,052 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Troy's 8 games this season.
Where James comes from
- Paducah, KY
- Paducah Tilghman
- About 400 miles from Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL)
- Three-star, No. 2,052 in the 2026 class.
Where James fits
Troy lists 22 defensive backs this season.
Troy defensive backs with a game this season
Troy is 4-4. Next: vs Louisiana Tech, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Paducah Tilghman
Also from Paducah, KY
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Gerad Parker
Pass share
41.1%
230 pass / 329 run
Plays / game
69.9
8 games
Team sack rate
7.5%
265 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Troy -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Troy has produced 12 All-Conference defensive backs.
Joined Troy in 2026
- 2026 Troy ParkerYear 1 · Games –
- High school Paducah TilghmanPaducah, KY · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,052 in the 2026 class. Signed with Troy.Also from Paducah Tilghman: Martels Carter Jr. (Kentucky), Jarvis Strickland (Louisville), Vanzale Hinton (Vanderbilt) and 1 more.
2026
- Signed with TroyThree-star, out of Paducah Tilghman