Positional Breakdown: 2023 Defensive Backs

We have 27 defensive backs ranked, but it is a deep class as the top 10 are all inside the Top 50. &nbsp; [table id=82 /] &nbsp; Here is a quick look at the Top 10. At the 1 spot is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="27730" first="Rahmir" last="Stewart"]</strong>. Even though his team didn’t play this season, he stayed to be the number 1 overall player in the class. He has the size, instincts, and speed to be a great safety at the next level. At the 2 spot is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="27733" first="Ta’Mere" last="Robinson"]</strong>. He impressed enough this season to move up one spot in our DB rankings. At the 3 spot is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="27731" first="Shawn" last="Battle"]</strong>. Shawn is another highly recruited player, but because he only played two games this season didn’t really see how much he really improved from the 2019 season. At the 4 spot is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="27735" first="Rodney" last="Gallagher"]</strong>. Rodney is an athletic kid. He plays WR and took over QB halfway through the season. He does show some stiffness in the hips. He’s gotten a couple of Power 5 basketball offers but hasn’t gotten football offers since last spring. At the 5 spot is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="66045" first="Donovan" last="Walker"]</strong>. Donovan has a lot of upside to him and should be a Power 5 recruit. At the 6 spot is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91825" first="Drevon" last="Miller-Ross"]</strong>. He is a good wrap up tackler, had 64 tackles on the season. Right now, believe he is a group of 5 player. At the 7 spot is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91701" first="Ezeekai" last="Thomas"]</strong>. Ezeekai shows quickness with good speed and closing burst. A lot of his plays are at QB but shows he can be a good safety at the next level with 2 more years to develop. At the 8 spot is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="66049" first="Rakiem" last="Mills"]</strong>. Rakiem did drop a couple of spots in the DB rankings. He has very limited film from this year. He shows a smooth backpedal but plays high. He is a good tackler. He should be an FBS player as he continues to develop. At the 9 spot is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="64015" first="Jahmil" last="Perryman"]</strong>. Jahmil is an undersized safety right now but believes to be an FBS player as he continues to grow and develop. Lastly, the 10 spot is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="64024" first="Nodin" last="Tracy"]</strong>. Nodin is a physical kid who is a good tackler. He does lack overall top-end speed. He is to be believed a Group of 5 player. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="64025" first="Jerome" last="Mullins"]</strong> just missed the cut of being inside the Top 10, but he is still inside the Top 50 ranked 41^st overall. Jerome was our WPIAL Class 1A Defensive Player of the Year. He’s got the size and physicality you want in a cornerback. He will be an impact player for his team these next 2 years as he had 37 total tackles and 26 solo this season. Believe he will be an FBS player as he continues to develop. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="97969" first="Alexie" last="Sangster Jr"]</strong> has good size and speed. He shows physicality and is a good tackler. He does have a slow transition coming out of his break. He shows good ball skills. He takes good pursuit angles. Alexie is a good player and as he continues to grow and develop believe he will be an FBS safety.