Senior DB’s to Watch Before the Second Signing Period

Still, looking to find a few defensive backs before this next signing period comes to a close? Well, you came to the right place. We analyzed some of the top available senior defensive backs in the state of Georgia. The group covers a wide array of talent levels from division one through division three. There's a good core of sleepers here who could end up being steals for a few lucky programs. Here's who to watch for over the next month. <hr /> <em><strong>Saxton Melvin, 6'1", 175, Hardaway</strong></em> On tape, Melvin displayed soft hands and excellent anticipation. He's comfortable playing as a high safety or rolled up in the slot and will break off the quarterback's off-hand. This young man has the footwork to play press and has shown ideal recovery speed when beat downfield. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11231095/618ea2ac19af220ca8c4e93b" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <em><strong>Jimmy Bowdry, 6', 165, Thomasville</strong></em> A rangy cornerback prospect with outstanding ball skills. Bowdry is silky smooth when working out of his backpedal and won't transition to a lateral run unless his cushion is broken. He keeps his breaks tight to the framework of his body and is comfortable being left out on an island. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/9954066/6138e65c02bbe60b44415ed6" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <em><strong>Jaylon Stephens, 6', 180, Northeast Macon</strong></em> Stephens is a man corner who loves being left 1 on 1 on the perimeter. He shows swift feet, a firm off-hand jam, and a fearless mentality as an in-box tackler. He has a quick trigger on the outside and will easily defeat blocks, stack the receiver and shoot his shot on a ball carrier. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11639989/5fcd1df8d45f810644296ac6" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <em><strong>Myles Oliver, 6'1", 170,  Douglas County</strong></em> A versatile defensive back that can play both corner and safety &amp; will excel at both. Oliver is extremely instinctive, has long arms, and can tip away well-placed passes. He's a more than capable return man who can help create a spark when needed on special teams. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12645957/612a9502d21b020510eec4da" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <em><strong>Amare Hall, 5'11", 160, Carrollton</strong></em> A loose-hipped safety that reads second &amp; third-level routes like a book. Hall is a natural playing man in the slot, patiently waiting for a wideout to make his move, then will drape him vertically downfield. This fall, he displayed superb leaping ability and the willingness to go up &amp; attack the football at its highest point. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12042574/61b8ab11ff0d1c0768cba8de" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <em><strong>Daytin Baker, 5'11", 160, Pierce County</strong></em> A savvy playmaker that always seems to be around the football. Baker has exceedingly soft hands to go with tremendous body control. He's an explosive prospect that can just make something happen. He reads quarterback's intentions awfully well and can make you pay if you stare down a target. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11126242/618a8be4da52800900584305" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <em><strong>Dacien Robinson, 5'9", 160, Riverdale</strong></em> A zone corner who shines when he can get his eyes to the quarterback. Robinson fights to keep his inside leverage in man and transitions quite well out of his backpedal. He plays through the wideout in man coverage and looks to come up in run support once the ball is thrown. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/9970136/61a5c68419af500a78bf50a1" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>