2023 Rankings Risers: DB
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Breaking down the stock-risers at defensive back in PRZ’s latest edition of the CA 2023 Rankings. This list is loaded with SoCal talent all holding offers from at least one P-5 program. Christian Pierce Christian Pierce 6'2" | 180 lbs…
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Continue ReadingBreaking down the stock-risers at defensive back in PRZ’s latest edition of the CA 2023 Rankings. This list is loaded with SoCal talent all holding offers from at least one P-5 program.
Christian Pierce Christian Pierce 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Rancho Cucamonga | 2023 State CA – DB, Rancho Cucamonga
Pierce is one of the best and most physical tacklers you’ll find in the secondary at the high school level posting 97 tackles and 9 INTs in his junior season. He’s a heavy hitter from his safety spot that works aggressively downhill and is violent at the POA. He covers the middle of the field extremely well using his length to disrupt passes and make plays on the ball. Pierce picked up offers from SJSU, Colorado St., Nevada, and Colorado this month with other offers from Washington, Arizona, Utah, and Michigan.
UPDATED Full Season Highlights🚨🚨Ended the season with 97 tackles, 9 interceptions, and 5 PBU’s. @GregBiggins @adamgorney @rbourneII @BHildebrandRCHS https://t.co/k8Wc2uSFbt
— CP6 (@christianpierce) December 15, 2021
Jordan Shaw Jordan Shaw 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB St. Pius X - St. Matthias | 2023 State CA – DB, St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy
Shaw is one of the top-50 overall players in CA’s 2023 class possessing special talent and versatility. He’s a DB, WR, and return specialist that posted 51 catches for over 1,000 yards, 9 INTs, and 26 TDs in his junior season. He’s an explosive playmaker in all three phases possessing elite speed and athleticism. He shows great range, ball-skills and coverage instincts in the secondary. He has high-level spatial awareness and ability to read QB eyes in zone. Shaw is uncommitted with offers from USC, Oregon, Utah, and Arizona.
Blessed to say I received a offer from the University of Utah❤️@YUNG_GURU_ @PMA_Football @Russell90700352 @BrandonHuffman @MaxPreps @247recruiting @adamgorney @Rivals @GregBiggins @Scott_Schrader pic.twitter.com/vF3xjpruD3
— Jordan Shaw Jordan Shaw 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB St. Pius X - St. Matthias | 2023 State CA (@Shawgoingleague) January 18, 2022
Hunter Wiggins Hunter Wiggins 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB Lincoln | 2023 State CA – DB, Lincoln
Wiggins is a highly skilled FS that makes plays at all three levels on defense. He’s effective covering the slot in press-man, showing patient feet and using his length/physicality to disrupt routes on the front end. He shows coverage instincts diagnosing plays/routes in deep zone and has the lateral speed to cover sideline-to-sideline. Wiggins added an offer from Utah St. last week with other offers from Arizona, Oregon St., SDSU, and Fresno St.
After a very exciting conversation with @JsonCarter & @DjTialavea_86 I’m thrilled and honored to receive an offer from Utah State. #Goaggies 🔵⚪️ @GregBiggins @CoachB_ripMM @SanSpotlight @adamgorney @Rivals @RTaylorFBscout @alecsimpson5 @CoachDunn619 pic.twitter.com/nmSTRk9Njk
— Hunter I. Wiggins (@hunt_1k) January 23, 2022
Jordan Napier Jordan Napier 6'2" | 195 lbs | DB Jurupa Hills | 2023 State CA – DB, Jurupa Hills
Napier affects every phase of the game as a WR, FS, and return specialist. He’s a versatile DB that makes plays covering over the top and can drop down and play press-man. He possesses great physical tools at 6’1”/185 with great speed, fluid hips, and natural athleticism. He reacts quickly to the ball in coverage and flashes his hands and ball-skills on both sides of the ball. Napier has SEC offers from Arkansas and Texas A&M, and just picked up an Oregon offer this week. Expect more Pac-12 offers and interest headed his way.
After a great talk with @coach_meat I am blessed to receive my 6th D1 offer to the University of Oregon. Go Ducks!! @CoachTroop3 @DHill39 @oregonfootball @adamgorney @GregBiggins pic.twitter.com/j8G8rkWyJ7
— Jordan Napier Jordan Napier 6'2" | 195 lbs | DB Jurupa Hills | 2023 State CA 💕 (@jaynapier20) January 23, 2022
Josiah Cox Josiah Cox 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Lincoln | 2023 State CA – DB, Lincoln
Cox is a rising DB prospect with D-I physicality and upside in the secondary. He’s a physical tackler at 6’2”/185 that can fill the box and provide run support. He has quick reactions covering shallow routes and lots of short-area burst/quickness. He likes to play close to the LOS and can slide into a press-man role in the slot effectively. Given his physicality and skillset, Cox could fit into either safety spot at the next level. Cox picked up an offer from Utah St. this week to add to his Oregon St. offer.
After a very exciting conversation with @JsonCarter I’m honored to receive an offer from Utah State. #GoAggies @GregBiggins @CoachB_ripMM @SanSpotlight @DjTialavea_86 @Rivals @RTaylorFBscout @alecsimpson5 @CoachDunn619 pic.twitter.com/ETLxLhrIqf
— Cox Josiah (@JosiahLCox) January 23, 2022