#20
JJ Garner
Returning to Louisiana for 2026
R-Jr. · Timpson, Texas → Timpson
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JJ Garner
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Louisiana
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · Louisiana
Returning around him
- 57% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 1 Louisiana player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -2 net (5 in / 7 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Louisiana · Last season: 6-7 · Talent rank #91 · 2026 recruiting class #90
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #2096
Peaked at #2096 this season.
Background
High School A three-star recruit by On3.com … rushed for 1,506 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior at Timpson High School … rushed for 100 yards or more in seven games during the season, including four with 200-plus yards … threw for 375 yards and two scores at quarterback and recorded 65 yards a...