2022 Defensive Backs to Keep an Eye On

Being a cover corner or safety in the secondary is one of the hardest things to do at a young age. These Class of 2022 defensive backs have mastered the skill. <p class="p1"><strong><span class="s1">[player_tooltip player_id="27961" first="Jaeden" last="Gould"] | Bergen Catholic</span></strong></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Gould will enter his junior year as the top cornerback in the Class of 2022 and may be the best in the state. He has his pick of any school in the country and is high on Michigan, Rutgers, and USC. Gould has incredible closing speed and great hands at the ball’s highest point. He will have two more years at one of the top programs in the state to fine tune his already elite game.</span></p> <p class="p1"><strong><span class="s1">[player_tooltip player_id="27963" first="Jayden" last="Bellamy"] | Bergen Catholic</span></strong></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">It is going to be difficult to throw on Bergen Catholic over the next two years with the corner duo of Gould and Bellamy lurking in the secondary. Bellamy is another future Division I corner that can stick to any receiver in the state. He is extremely fast and has great instincts.</span></p> <p class="p1"><strong><span class="s1">[player_tooltip player_id="27975" first="Nicholas" last="Alvarado"] | Don Bosco</span></strong></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Alvarado is the last line of defense for Don Bosco. He is one of the top safeties in the state and that was obvious during his sophomore year. Alvarado has hard-hitting ability and can be asked to cover if need be. He is a ball hawk that is always on the look when a pass is in the air.</span></p> <p class="p1"><strong><span class="s1">[player_tooltip player_id="27980" first="Davison" last="Igbinosun"] | Union</span></strong></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Igbinosun is a big corner at 6’2 but his size does not slow him down. He is a strong cover corner with the ability to. Play on the outside or in the slot. He has picked up offers from Pitt, Rutgers, Temple, and Central Michigan. The winner is going to get an impact performer on the defensive end immediately.</span></p> <p class="p1"><strong><span class="s1">[player_tooltip player_id="27985" first="Christian" last="LeBrun"] | St. Peter’s Prep</span></strong></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">LeBrun was slated as the starting safety as a freshman but suffered a knee injury. He broke out during his sophomore year and now he is ready to take the next step as an upperclassman. LeBrun has a high-ceiling and can quickly climb up rankings this season.</span></p> <p class="p1"><strong><span class="s1">[player_tooltip player_id="27990" first="Turner" last="Inge"] | Williamstown</span></strong></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Inge is a running back for Williamstown along with one of their best defensive players. He finished his sophomore year with 86 tackles and that number will continue to go up. He has a nose for the football. Inge is always around when a tackle is being made. He is a player that welcomes contact and even searches it out.</span></p> <p class="p1"><strong><span class="s1">[player_tooltip player_id="27995" first="Iziah" last="Belgrave"] | Don Bosco</span></strong></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Belgrave is a small defensive back for Don Bosco with great quickness from sideline to sideline. He joins Alvarado as an impact player in the Class of 2022. Don Bosco will have plenty of options for their defense with the secondary they have assembled.</span></p>