Houston Area 2023 Defensive Backs On Watch
Listed below are a few defensive backs located in the Houston area who showed much promise on film. The class of 2023 is incredibly deep with many other players to cover, but at the moment the ones below have stood…
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Continue ReadingListed below are a few defensive backs located in the Houston area who showed much promise on film. The class of 2023 is incredibly deep with many other players to cover, but at the moment the ones below have stood out on the field and contributed much to help their teams. Being able to see playing time and have an impact at such a young age is key in development with great athletes, and the ones on this list have shown to do it. Potential is high for these guys, but I believe they are up for the challenge to be great. We have many more names to come after this!
Lonnie Leary Jr. – Cypress Springs
Leary Jr. has great size and shows good range at the corner position. He is aggressive when it comes to the run game and provides excellent run support to get stops for minimum gains. Leary Jr. is an excellent tackler and very secure in space. In coverage, he shows great recovery skills and has the length to make up much ground and space. Standing at 6’0, Leary Jr. makes it difficult for opposing quarterbacks to get the ball over him. He shows the ability to make great reads in zone coverage and can control an entire half of the field by his lonesome. Leary Jr. shows much potential and can be a top name in the state in the near future. Very excited to see how he starts out his junior campaign.
Torik Aigbedion – Pearland
Aigbedion is a versatile player who c play as an inside or outside linebacker, as well as him main position as a safety. He is another long athlete with great size. Aigbedion is physical at the point of attack and plays the run game close to perfection. He comes downhill with great acceleration and takes the correct angles to make timely plays for his team. Aigbedion plays a physical game, hitting with much force and purpse, bringing much energy to his defense. In coverage, Aigbedion does a tremendous job of playing centerfield in the secondary and provides excellent help on deep routes. He covers much ground with his long strides and shows the ability to go step for step with any receiver he is matched with. I expect Aigbedion to draw much attention this season and put programs on notice.
Dylan Jackson – Legacy School of Sport Sciences
Jackson is a corner who excels at man coverage and playing through the opposing receivers. Jackson does a great job of reading and reacting to routes and he is a player who does not give up on plays. Jackson plays receivers hands tremendously, striking and swatting them away whenever they are exposed. He is a technically sound corner back who trusts his eyes and is a player who will continue to develop into a good prospect with more time working on his craft. Keep an eye out for Jackson to have a very good season.
Caleb Komolafe – Tompkins
Komolafe shows incredible reaction to plays from his safety position. He is an athlete with great closing speed and finishing abilities. Komolafe is a sideline to sideline defender with a tremendous motor. He plays the ball in the air aggressively, usually causing a pass breakup or interception. Komolafe’s quickness on the field stands out on film. Run or pass, Komolafe in around the ball. He is a very talented player who will draw many eyes heading into next season. Komolafe is a talent who will not be overlooked for much longer.
Arian Parish – Katy
Parish is a fast, fluid, and physical, and is a joy to watch play the safety position. He is a hard hitting player who rushes downhill seeking out contact. Parish shiws high awareness and his reaction speed is incredible. Rarely any false steps or movements in his game, and Parish is always involved in the play. Parish is sound in coverage, reading the quarterbacks eyes, and anticipating the throws. He does an excellent job of separating players from the ball and making big, momentum swinging plays for his team. Parish currently holds three offers, but after watching his film, he is bound for much more. Parish is a tremendous talent who will play a key role in his team’s success next season.