Rankings Breakdown: 2022 DB’s

There is some big time talent all across the state of Washington, and we have identified the best of the best. Here’s a look at the top 5 ranked DB’s in 2022 class in Washington: &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="87310" first="Tristan" last="Dunn"], <em>6’4" 185lbs, Sumner<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-108908" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/02/PRZ-crop-750x492-1613408357-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></em> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12323043/Tristan-Dunn">*Junior Film</a> Dunn sizes up with exceptional length and a lean, athletic frame. He’s a highly touted Safety with the ability to line up in the box and play LB if needed as well. Showcased ball hawk ability and is athletic enough to man up on the slot, TE, or RB’s and lock them up. He reads and diagnoses plays well with solid instincts all around. Dunn has flashed solid range with the ability to cover ground well in the back half of the field. The #1 ranked DB possesses good ball skills all around and although he is effective in run support, he definitely did his best work in coverage, showing big ball hawk ability. &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="87311" first="Kieran" last="Collins"], <em>6’2" 185lbs, Kennedy Catholic</em> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11142295/KIERAN-COLLINS">*Junior Film</a> Collins sizes up with a solid frame and length and is a big time player in the secondary for Kennedy Catholic. He holds good position versatility to be able to play FS, SS, or CB and the potential to play either of the 3 at the next level. He excels in press coverage when lined up on an island at CB as he is a lockdown type of corner. He shows a good punch without lunging or grabbing and makes it difficult for receivers to generate a clean release. Good speed and ball skills all around and has flashed some twitch as well. He’s an effective tackler in run support, and holds a high ceiling going forward. &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="87320" first="KeeKee" last="McQueen"], <em>5’10" 175lbs, Spanaway Lake</em> <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2FKSDi">*Junior Film</a> McQueen is a speedy DB with excellent range and recovery speed. He plays the center field position well as a safety and covers ground extremely well. He does a good job baiting QB’s into throws, as he can afford to give room and utilize his speed to break on the ball. He shows solid hand placement to punch through hands to force PBU’s. He flashes good instincts and reaction as well. McQueen closes well as a tackler and flashes good strength at the POA. Definite player to watch this upcoming season and projects to see a rise in his stock soon. &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="87324" first="Mike" last="Westbrook"], <em>6’1" 205lbs, Lakes <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-129034" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/04/7982CBA5-DFD0-4498-8D4A-151D85AEEF62.jpeg" alt="Rashad Caldwell (right)" width="300" height="200" /></em> <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2FD8L0">*Junior Film</a> Westbrook is a very dynamic player on both sides of the ball for Lakes, and is a menace on the defensive side of the ball. Pretty good instincts as a safety and he does a good job breaking on the ball quickly to initiate immediate contact. He possesses a strong striking ability to punish opponents and is very effective in run support. He shows solid pursuit and speed to hawk down breakaway ball carriers. Westbrook was utilized in blitz packages as well, as he did a good job off the edges showing a nice initial get off. &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="87340" first="Stephen" last="Mars"], 6’1" 175lbs, Graham Kapowsin <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2FJn6T">*Junior Film</a> Mars primarily played CB for Graham-Kaposwin on defense, but was also a standout at WR. He's a very athletic player with good length for a 6'1" kid. He flashes good twitch and COD, and can afford to give receivers cushion when in off-coverage. He tracks the receivers hips fairly well and possesses solid ball skills all around. Mars has solid speed and projects to have a huge role for Graham-Kaposwin this upcoming season, and holds strong potential going forward.