2025 Watchlist Positional Breakdown: DB

<em>With the release of the initial 2025 watchlist, here's a breakdown of the top DB prospects on the list. </em> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="282700" first="Daryus" last="Dixson"], Mater Dei</strong> A lot to like about Dixson’s skillset with his combination of length and speed playing CB or nickel. As a freshman playing for one of the top programs in the country he flashed great reactionary quickness and burst to close in coverage. Can be effective in both press or off coverage using his swift hips and plus change of direction to stick with receivers at all three levels and win 1 on 1 matchups. He shows strong ball skills and timing to break up passes at the catch point without drawing penalties. Recruiting is off to a hot start with four P5 offers already from Arizona State, Boston College, Arizona, and Washington. He’ll be one of the premier DB prospects in the 2025 class. https://twitter.com/29_daryus/status/1476379074289303554?s=20&amp;t=Hp1BYs8uGkVijX3A8kiqAg <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="282705" first="Madden" last="Faraimo"], Cathedral Catholic</strong> At 6’3” 200 lbs. as a freshman Faraimo already possesses ideal size, length, and frame for a P5 level DB with the positional versatility to drop down into the box. He’s a violent and active sideline to sideline defender playing fast and physical on every down. Flashes great lateral mobility and short area burst to recover and close space with the ball in the air or in run support. High football IQ with advanced technique/footwork with little wasted movement to put himself in position to be a playmaker. He’s got a great nose for the football and explodes through contact on every tackle. Dual sport athlete (football/baseball) that will be one of the top recruits in the 2025 class when all is said and done. Already holds offers from USC, Colorado, Arizona, Oregon State, and San Diego State. https://twitter.com/MaddenFaraimo/status/1471912739513638914?s=20&amp;t=brjPwGT9MPr_eC1XUQx0MQ <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="282713" first="Tre" last="Harrison"], Serra</strong> Harrison is a dynamic athlete with exceptional coverage instincts and anticipation for a freshman. He possesses a wide skillset to effectively play any position in the secondary but played mainly safety during the 2021 season where he flashed his quick trigger and great break continuously. He shows excellent field awareness and eye discipline to quickly diagnose plays and react. He’s smooth out of his transition and accelerates hard out of his back pedal to close space and make a play at the catch point. Plus ball skills and judgement in the air to adjust and time out his jump. High football IQ with advanced thought process and decision making. He’s a three sport athlete whose recruiting will sky rocket before long. https://twitter.com/1ath1ete_/status/1470584526237691904?s=20&amp;t=tyB9tsA0QPnI_opMlTmTeg <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="149316" first="Jett" last="White"], Orange</strong> White has all the physical traits of an elite level DB at 6’2” 165 lbs. with explosive athleticism and speed. He possesses a rare combination of length, fluidity, and body control not only for a freshman but any college level prospect. Smooth transition out of his back pedal, he's loose in the hips changing directions extremely well and flashes great short area burst to break on the ball. Puts himself in great position to make plays with excellent technique/footwork but his length allows him to make plays at the catch point that most DB’s cannot. He’s a lockdown corner that can be put on an island and contain top tier wide receivers. Committed to USC in late September, expect to hear his name a lot over the next four years and is already one of the top recruits in the country holding 21 offers. Still has excellent upside and potential for the college level and beyond. https://twitter.com/G6Arron/status/1441882773099139074?s=20&amp;t=3BEZMHSSrnwI3gxSy4ad4A <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="282734" first="Chuck" last="McDonald"], Mater Dei</strong> Don’t let the fact that he played JV fool you, McDonald is a high level D1 talent playing in arguably the top program in the country. At 6’1” 180 lbs. he’s a physical and aggressive corner with great coverage instincts. He’s got good long speed and is a strider but doesn’t take away from his short area quickness and change of direction especially at the short and intermediate levels. Flashes strong ball skills and great ability to plant and drive out of his back pedal. Love his active/effective hand usage and isn’t afraid to come up and press in man coverage. Tons of raw potential and a strong foundational skillset to build on as he develops. https://twitter.com/Chuck20fficial/status/1499478095316729864?s=20&amp;t=S2jcx7zhhRTS5TERfGBZYw <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="282775" first="LaRue" last="Zamorano"], Santa Margarita Catholic</strong> Zamorano shows impressive natural athleticism and length for a young corner at 6’1” 170 lbs. He’s smooth and savvy with his movement flashing quick feet and plus hip flexibility to transition and change directions. Great playing speed, he has the ability to play man to man and run with receivers in both short and deep coverage. He’s explosive coming out of his back pedal breaking with good acceleration and leg drive to close space with the ball in the air. Reliable 1 on 1 open field tackler that wraps up to the ground and maintains positional leverage. Still developing technique, footwork, and pad level but his natural ability and instincts in coverage make him an early major D1 prospect that should see offers start coming in shortly. <hr /> <em>Be sure to follow <a href="https://twitter.com/JReyes_NP">Jordan Reyes</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneCA">Prep Redzone CA</a> for more PRZ content and news for California High School Football.</em> <em>Want to be ranked? Fill out our FREE <a href="https://prepredzone.com/prospect-index/">Prospect Player Index</a>, another tool to help you in your recruiting journey. </em>