PRZ Ohio Spring Showcase: Top Defensive Backs

[caption id="attachment_157036" align="alignright" width="150"]<img class="wp-image-157036 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/06/Jeffery-Mold-Jr-e1623782742884-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /> [player_tooltip player_id="160191" first="Jeffrey" last="Mold"] Jr.[/caption] At the Prep Red Zone Canton Showcase, The Defensive Backs brought a competitive spirit that everyone in attendance was impressed with! Here are the standout DB’s from Saturday: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="161107" first="Elijah" last="Simms"]</strong> DB c/o 24, 6’0 150. GPA 3.0. Raw but, was able to take coaching. Showed Decent Ball Skills in Man Coverage. Physical for an underclassman. Never shied away from competition vs. upperclassmen. Simms has the bloodlines(Uncle played College Football) and Competitive nature to be one to watch going forward. <strong>Jabrailon</strong> <strong>Wilcox</strong> DB c/o 24, 5’6 135. GPA 2.0. Posted 4.8 40 yd dash. Another underclassman to watch going forward. Wilcox showed solid technique in man coverage. Very Competitive, Contested balls vs. 6’3 and above receivers consistently. <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="160191" first="Jeffrey" last="Mold"] Jr.</strong> DB c/o 22, 6’0 155. GPA 3.7 Posted 4.75 40 yd dash. Moves very well in and out of break<span style="font-size: 1rem;">s. Zone Defender who can Press Man Cover. Ultra Competitive. Very Good On Field Awareness. A leader who helped underclassmen with technique during the 1v1 Competition. All-around Good Student-Athlete.</span></p> <strong>Marc Rogers</strong> D c/o 23, 5’9 155. GPA 2.7. Posted 4.78 40 yd dash. Loves to Compete! Played much taller than the height listed. Was one of the Top DB’s at Camp. Very Coachable. Used Technique and Aggressiveness to gain position on much taller receivers consistently. Played through whistle each rep. One to Watch this upcoming season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="160195" first="Tanner" last="Pierce"]</strong> DB c/o 22, 5’11 189. GPA 3.8. Posted 4.8 40 yd dash. Smart Player. Used Good Technique. Showed Leadership qualities assisting underclassmen in between competition reps. Very Competitive. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="160221" first="Timiko" last="Jackson"]</strong> DB c/o 23, 5’10 175. GPA 2.5. Posted 4.8 40 yd dash. Comes from Great Program LaSalle, Cincinnati. Has Good Ball Skills. Played taller than height due to solid athleticism. Would like to see more aggressiveness at the Catch Point either breaking up completions or fighting for interceptions.