The top junior defensive back in the nation has taken a big step in his recruitment. Baton Rouge (La.) Catholic four-star safety Blaine Bradford, On3’s No. 10 overall prospect and No. 1 safety in the 2026 cycle, tells On3’s Hayes Fawcett that he’s down to five schools: Alabama, LSU, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Oregon. The 6-foot-1, 195-pounder is also the No. 1 safety in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He ranks No. 13 overall and No. 3 in the state of Louisiana. Blaine Bradford Scouting SummaryOn3’s Charles Power writes this …