Paul Risper
Freshman safety on Arkansas State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′1″ · 173 lb · Macon, GA
Recruiting
CB recruit
No. 1114 nationally · Signed with Arkansas State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 safety on Arkansas State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Arkansas State in 2026.
Paul Risper
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Arkansas State3-star out of Westside
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Butch Jones
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 State -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Arkansas State has produced 2 All-Conference defensive backs.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Arkansas State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Safety · Arkansas State
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -12 net (25 in / 37 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Arkansas State · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #91 · 2026 recruiting class #85
The secondary · Arkansas State
- #6AG McGhee83 tackles · 2025
- #8Brandon Barnes68 tackles · 2025
- #15Brandon Greil53 tackles · 2025
- #5Five Hamilton38 tackles · 2025
- #32Paul Risperno box-score line yet
17 more on the roster · Arkansas State team page