City Rankings: Raleigh – Durham Area 2021 DB’s

Defensive backs are the last line of defense in the defensive unit.  They anchor the defensive unit and cover a lot of ground on every play.  These defensive backs are the best in the area. &nbsp; <strong>#1.  [player_tooltip player_id="28472" first="Tymir" last="Brown"], 6’0” 166 – Jacksonville HS.</strong>  UNC commit is a physical player who makes solid hits.  He displays quickness and break-away speed while playing in the offensive backfield. &nbsp; <strong>   #2.  [player_tooltip player_id="28497" first="Chase" last="Hattley"], 6’3” 205 – Panther Creek HS.</strong>  NC State commit reads the defense well and makes punishing tackles.  He has the instinct to be in position to intercept passes. &nbsp; <strong>#3.  [player_tooltip player_id="28504" first="Shawn" last="Chappell"], 6’2” 185 – Southern Durham HS.</strong>  Ga. Tech commit is a physical player who intercepts a high number of passes. &nbsp; <strong>#4.  [player_tooltip player_id="28574" first="Kamron" last="Hoover"], 5’10” 165 – Havelock HS.</strong>  Read plays well and is quick to get to the ball carrier.  He is solid as a punt returner and is a threat to score on each return.