2022 Under-The-Radar Defensive Backs: Part 2

Yesterday, we discussed some of the amazing under-the-radar defensive backs in the Class of 2022. Today, we wrap up that evaluation with three more top-tier prospects. These three are very sound players, who can be depended on by coaches at the next level. These student-athletes can disrupt the entire offense. The four players that we will look at are game-changers, capable of accomplishing special things. [player_tooltip player_id="98060" first="Zion" last="Woods"], 6’0 175 pounds, North Central [player_tooltip player_id="98060" first="Zion" last="Woods"] is a hard-hitting safety, who can shut down the potential of a big completion. Woods does so many things well defensively. He can clean things up on the back end, but Woods also does well in one-on-one coverage. Woods is also a fantastic tackler, and he can come up and play the run very well. Woods is a big contributor on special teams. He covers kickoffs, and he is also a great blocker on kickoff returns. [player_tooltip player_id="98060" first="Zion" last="Woods"] contributes so much to the team that it will be difficult to keep him off the field. [player_tooltip player_id="98106" first="Kennon" last="Tucker"], 5’9, 175 pounds, Michigan City [player_tooltip player_id="98106" first="Kennon" last="Tucker"] is a physical player, who plays with an edge. Tucker demonstrates great ball skills. He can break-up passes or come up with a momentum-changing interception. Tucker plays well inside the box. He is a very good run defender and a sure tackler. Tucker takes on blocks well, and he frequently beats them. [player_tooltip player_id="98070" first="Rowan" last="Zolman"], 6’4, 200 pounds, East Noble [player_tooltip player_id="98070" first="Rowan" last="Zolman"] is a terrific all-around player. Zolman plays both safety and wide receiver. As a safety, Zolman shows good pursuit on each play. Zolman is a solid run defender. Zolman plays with great physicality. He has outstanding balls skills, and he can always make the play. Zolman has great hands, and he can win a pivotal jump ball. Zolman also covers kickoffs effectively, further demonstrating the versatility that he can bring to the table.