2022 Rankings Risers: Defensive Backs
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California is a state loaded with talent in the secondary including several top prospects in the country in Domani Jackson Domani Jackson 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA and Zeke Berry Zeke Berry 6'0"…
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Continue ReadingCalifornia is a state loaded with talent in the secondary including several top prospects in the country in Domani Jackson Domani Jackson 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA and Zeke Berry Zeke Berry 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB De La Salle | 2022 State CA . We’ll breakdown some of the senior DBs rising the ranks in PRZ’s latest 2022 edition:
Zeke Berry Zeke Berry 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB De La Salle | 2022 State CA – DB, De La Salle
Berry jumped into PRZ’s overall top-10 players in the 2022 class after a dominant senior season for De La Salle. He’s an elite DB prospect with rare physicality, instincts, and athleticism. He brings toughness and a physical edge playing close to the LOS in run support or delayed blitzing off the edge. He shows quick reactions, lateral speed, and incredible range as a deep safety in coverage. Berry will be a player to watch on Saturdays as he takes his talents to Ann Arbor and the Michigan Wolverines.
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— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 15, 2021
Jahlil Florence Jahlil Florence 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Lincoln - San Diego | 2022 State CA – DB, Lincoln
Florence is a top-5 DB in the state and an elite shutdown corner in man-coverage. He’s a big-time defensive playmaker creating turnovers through the air and punching the ball out. He’s an excellent read-and-react player showing great timing and ball skills. He’s physical at the LOS in press coverage and has the speed and athleticism to run with receivers. Florence decommitted from Oregon following Mario Cristobal’s departure and has picked up offers from Florida, Oklahoma, and Miami this month.
After a great conversation with @UF_CoachRaymond i am blessed to receive an SEC offer from the university of Florida 🐊💙🧡@GregBiggins @JsonCarter @mizs3xxylady pic.twitter.com/bX3z34wt1s
— Jahlil Florence Jahlil Florence 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Lincoln - San Diego | 2022 State CA (@JahlilFlorence8) December 22, 2021
Cam Sidney Cam Sidney 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA – DB, Mater Dei
Sidney was an underrated and key piece to the Mater Dei secondary playing alongside overall #1 player in the state Domani Jackson Domani Jackson 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA . Sidney is an instinctive cover corner who can line up over wideouts and slot receivers. He’s a great athlete in coverage showing fluid hips and closing speed. He reacts up quickly in the flat and is a sure-tackler in space. Sidney is a Cal commit with several Mountain West offers from Boise St., Colorado St., and Nevada.
— Cam Sidney Cam Sidney 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA (@Cam_Sidney) December 17, 2021
Jomarion Briggs Jomarion Briggs 6'2" | 175 lbs | DB Lincoln | 2022 State CA – DB, Lincoln (Stockton)
Briggs was a senior stock-riser who showcased his D-I athleticism and cover ability this season. He’s a fast DB that can run downfield with any WR. He’s a reliable tackler in space who breaks down and uses sideline leverage well. Briggs signed his LOI with Fresno St. during the Early Signing Day period.
— Jomarion Briggs Jomarion Briggs 6'2" | 175 lbs | DB Lincoln | 2022 State CA (@JomarionB) December 15, 2021
Eric Butler Eric Butler 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Centennial | 2022 CA – DB, Centennial
Butler was an important piece of the secondary for one of the top teams in the country this season. He’s an effective safety who covers the middle of the field extremely well in both man and zone. He’s a high effort player that likes to come up and make plays at the LOS in the run game as a physical tackler. Butler signed his LOI with SDSU during the Early Signing Day period.
.@Eb2Cold is ready to lock down The Mesa with his playmaking ability and his natural instincts at the DB position. Aztec Nation let’s give Eric a warm welcome to the family! #AZTECWA22IORS #WIN22 https://t.co/jbyuToAI23 pic.twitter.com/GGtA6uRbku
— San Diego State Football (@AztecFB) December 15, 2021
Donovan Saunders Donovan Saunders 6'3" | 180 lbs | DB Cathedral Catholic | 2022 State CA – DB, Cathedral Catholic
Saunders provided senior leadership in Cathedral’s talented secondary and the team’s state championship run. He has good size and length at 6’3”/185 lbs and is a physical tackler in space with solid closing speed. He likes to play physical in press coverage using his length to disrupt routes at the LOS. Saunders signed his LOI with Cal Poly during the Early Signing Day period.
THANK YOU GOD!!!! It’s official, I’m a Mustang💚🐎#RideHigh @calpolyfootball @Donsfootball pic.twitter.com/bfyigyyA82
— Donovan Saunders Donovan Saunders 6'3" | 180 lbs | DB Cathedral Catholic | 2022 State CA (@Don_Saunders_) December 15, 2021