2023 DB Rankings

Photo: courtesy of CJ Turner Twitter

Emmanuel Charles "Lobo"

May 13, 2021 @ 01:49 PM

We have ranked some of the top defensive backs in the state in the class of 2023. Most of these guys are still up-and-coming prospects, still making a name for themselves. Here are some of the best the state has to offer.     [player_tooltip player_id="140726" first="Ta’Jon" last="Sparks"] | 5’10" 160 | Springdale HS Sparks was named Defensive Newcomer of the Year in 2020 and is a two-time All-State track star. At the corner position, Sparks is absolutely lockdown and he can trail and cover the best of receivers. Earning him a top spot on our rankings. https://twitter.com/tajonsparks/status/1390487645852209163?s=20 [player_tooltip player_id="91975" first="CJ" last="Turner"] | 6’2" 200 lbs |Star City HS CJ just received his first Division I scholarship this month from Arkansas University. Tall, long DB prospect with elite frame potential relative to the position. Plays more of the Free saftie position and is a big-time hitter coming downfield. He can cover the pass just as well. Tracks the ball and attacks it. Comfortable in the press or off coverage. https://twitter.com/TheCjTurner/status/1389027774761930757?s=20 [player_tooltip player_id="91985" first="Latonnieo" last="Hughes"] | 5’10" 140 lbs | Arkadelphia HS Latonnieo just received his first offer from Arkansas Baptist University last October. After that, it has been kind of quiet for the Arkadelphia DB. He shows terrific pursuit to the ball on film. He also shows he can trail receivers and turn his head around to track the ball and make a play on it. https://twitter.com/latonnieo1/status/1334636643257618432?s=20   [player_tooltip player_id="99838" first="Triston" last="Davis"] | 5’4" 140 lbs | Springdale HS Triston is severely undersized as a DB. However, he does show good coverage skills and good speed. He still has time to grow and add size to his frame. He should be a good player in years to come. Definitely one to keep an eye on.