Hank James
Freshman safety on Troy's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′0″ · 182 lb · Paducah, KY · Paducah Tilgham HS
Recruiting
S recruit
No. 2052 nationally · Signed with Troy
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 safety on Troy's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Troy in 2026.
Hank James
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Troy3-star out of Paducah Tilghman
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Gerad Parker
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 Troy -- 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.
Troy has produced 7 All-Conference defensive backs.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Troy
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Safety · Troy
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -13 net (14 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Troy · Last season: 8-6 · Talent rank #96 · 2026 recruiting class #76
Background
High School: Helped lead the Blue Tornado to a 12-2 record and trip to the Kentucky 4A semifinals … Finished his senior season with 84 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and four sacks ... Also returned a kickoff and a punt for a touchdown ... Helped lead Blue Tornados to a perfect 15-0 record and Kent...
The secondary · Troy
- #6Justin Powe75 tackles · 2025
- #22Donnie Smith44 tackles · 2025
- #14Jonathan Pennix20 tackles · 2025
- #29Joe Lott16 tackles · 2025
- #36Hank Jamesno box-score line yet
17 more on the roster · Troy team page