2024 Rankings Newcomers: Defense
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Breaking down the new additions to the 2024 rankings on the defensive side of the ball. Dakoda Fields Dakoda Fields 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB Serra | 2024 State CA – DB, Serra Fields possesses ideal natural athleticism and…
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Dakoda Fields Dakoda Fields 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB Serra | 2024 State CA – DB, Serra
Fields possesses ideal natural athleticism and talent for a pure cover corner. He’s a smooth athlete who utilizes his long arms/reach, fluid hips, and quick feet in man coverage. He reads QB eyes well in zone and shows some understanding of basic route concepts. Fields has picked up three D-1 offers since June from San Jose St., Utah St., and most recently Oregon St. in September. Expect more P-5 interest coming this standout DB’s way.
Excited to receive my 3rd offer from Oregon State University🟠⚫️⚪️#GoBeavs @CoachAdamsOSU @GregBiggins @adamgorney @marvinpollard_6 @RhareBreed7on7 @rbourneII pic.twitter.com/Mtx3jpt7ht
— Dakoda Fields Dakoda Fields 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB Serra | 2024 State CA (@dkthegreat__) September 8, 2021
Dylan Williams Dylan Williams 6'3" | 205 lbs | LB Long Beach Poly | 2024 State CA – LB, Long Beach Poly
Williams is a rangy athlete at LB who eats up space quickly. He’s an excellent backer in zone coverage playing with great lateral speed and quick reactions. He’s physical at the point-of-attack and can sift through trash to track down ball-carriers. He possesses a strong frame at 6’3 220 lbs., with the ability to add weight and strength. Williams’ recruitment has been active over the past two months picking up offers from ASU and Nevada.
After a great talk with @CoachChadSavage iam extremely blessed to receive and offer form the university of Nevada!! 🔵⚪️@CoachSBarbee @GregBiggins @247Sports @CoachWadu @CoachJB15 @CoachReneMedina @CoachSingh77 @RivalsJohnson @Rivals pic.twitter.com/sG0MJKUNYt
— Dylan Williams Dylan Williams 6'3" | 205 lbs | LB Long Beach Poly | 2024 State CA (@Dwill_2024) September 24, 2021
DeVaughn Egan DeVaughn Egan 5'11" | 205 lbs | DB St. Paul | 2024 CA – DB, St. Paul
Egan is a dynamic defender in open space. He’s been a solid contributor at his OLB spot this season and possesses the athleticism and coverage instincts to eventually play SS or a hybrid LB role. He’s an excellent tackler in space showing speed to chase down ball-carriers and understanding sideline leverage on the outside. Egan has garnered interest from several D-1 schools and should be on track to pick up his first set of offers in the near future.
JT Houston JT Houston 6'3" | 245 lbs | DL Warren | 2024 State CA – DL, Warren
Houston is an extremely disruptive player from his DE spot. He explodes off the ball from a 2 or 3-point stance and plays with great leverage. He has the speed to beat OTs off the edge and is tenacious as a pass-rusher using his hands well to fight off blocks at the LOS. He’s an extremely physical tackler at the point-of-attack and uses his leverage and lower body strength to overpower linemen. Houston has the potential to be one of the top edge players in California’s 2024 class.
Jeilani Davis Jeilani Davis 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2024 State CA – DB, Mater Dei
Davis is a high-upside DB prospect coming from a school known for producing top D-1 talent. He possesses tremendous physical tools for the position with a 6’1 185 lb., frame and long reach. He’s a rangy athlete with plus speed and footwork. Mater Dei is loaded with DB talent boasting the #1 player in the 2022 class in Domani Jackson Domani Jackson 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA alongside fellow blue-chip recruits Cam Sidney Cam Sidney 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA and 2024 standout Zabien Brown Zabien Brown 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2024 State CA . Davis will be a name to keep an eye on in the coming seasons.