2023 Rankings Watch-List: Defensive Backs
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We’ve been dissecting the rankings for the entire off-season now, with the new rankings update coming in May we’ll see some new faces. We are taking a look at the rankings Watch List players at each position to highlight the…
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Continue ReadingWe’ve been dissecting the rankings for the entire off-season now, with the new rankings update coming in May we’ll see some new faces. We are taking a look at the rankings Watch List players at each position to highlight the players that drew more attention throughout the season and off season. Today we’ll be taking a look at some DB’s on our current watchlist.
Alhaji Mansaray Alhaji Mansaray 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB Duval | 2023 State MDMansaray is an enforcer on the Duval defense, he’s a hard-hitting safety who shows solid zone coverage. He finished the season with 75+ tackles and an interception. At 6’0 190lbs he’s physically ready to play at the next level and hold a 3.5 GPA, a program will come across a steal with Mansaray. He forces turnovers with his big hits and separates receiver from the ball. He’s a good prototype for a nickel and strong safety, he can fill holes and use his speed to fly around the line of scrimmage.
Dominic Hess Dominic Hess 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Demascus | 2023 State MDJunior season highlights https://t.co/Few2zA0I5X
— Alhaji Mansaray (@jugginlaj) November 4, 2021
In 2021 Hess recorded 44 tackles, 24 solo, 1 forced fumble and 1 interception, and a 1470 SAT score. He’s a sure tackler even in open field, he plays aggressive and with violence in his movements. On tackles he’s constantly clubbing at the ball, showing some awareness. Hess has the skillset to do the dirty work on defense, he’s a great fit for the Damascus defense and their traditional way of play. As returning starter Hess will be a leader and play a big part for this Maryland powerhouse. So far this offseason Hess has visited Villanova, Davidson, UNC-Charolette, Georgetown, and JMU. We’ll be keeping an eye on Hess to see anticipating that one of these schools will pull the trigger by next offseason.
2021 Junior Season Highlights (8 games played) https://t.co/pWYW3Mv6wq
— Dominic Hess (@dominicfhess) December 1, 2021
All turnover highlights through junior year. pic.twitter.com/wrLHyRFaHD
— Dominic Hess (@dominicfhess) February 23, 2022
Giovanni Petrovia Giovanni Petrovia 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB St. Pauls | 2023 State MD “Gio”
Gio has been taking major strides since my first glimpse of him in 2020. Since transferring to St. Paul’s Petrovia has been putting his skills on display on offense, defense, and special teams. During the season I had the opportunity to watch him in person, he had a huge game. He had 2 big punt returns, one for a touchdown, an impressive hailmary catch to go into the half, and a hand full of tackles and receptions. Recently I witnessed him compete at Offense-Defense 7v7 at George Mason University where I he recorded a 2 INT’s and a few pass break ups. Look for Petrovia to step up on the talented St. Paul’s defense along side #1 2024 DL Ernest Willor Jr Ernest Willor Jr 6'5" | 225 lbs | DL St. Pauls | 2024 FL .
Kameryn Connelly Kameryn Connelly 5'8" | 165 lbs | DB Our Lady of Mt. Carmel | 2023 State MD@CoachVanZile Thank you for the great junior season! I had an amazing experience playing with my teammates and for our great coaches. https://t.co/l8bk049Wr0
— Giovanni Petrovia (@GiovanniP2023) November 15, 2021
Connelly is a live wire at DB, he can cover in man and zone, can tackle in the open field and is dangerous with the ball in his hands at any time. When you need a play made Kam is the player that steps up. He is another player I had the chance to watch play at Offense-Defense 7v7 at George Mason, and he displayed everything that was advertised. He’s aggressive in press, has good eyes and attacks the ball even through the receiver. Connelly was a key component in Mt. Carmel’s championship run last year as they absolutely ran through the MIAA “C” division. Next season will be entertaining to watch them complete in MIAA “B”.
https://twitter.com/KamerynConnelly/status/1515874662793854980?s=20&t=Lf7xykdFHvXfw170MNCfEw
Deandre Ricks Deandre Ricks 5'11" | 180 lbs | DB Dematha | 2023 State MDhttps://t.co/ycpkpuSp6J
— Kameryn Connelly (@KamerynConnelly) February 17, 2022
Year 3!
Ricks is a prototype Cornerback, 5’11 180lbs with track speed to keep up with the fastest of receivers. He recently clocked a personal record of 22.33 secs in the 200m dash. He comes down to make solid open field tackles and is sound in his coverage techniques. DeMatha produces solid DB’s, Ricks very much so may be the next D1 guy to pass through the program.
Had a New pr yesterday in the 200m (22.33) lane 8 pic.twitter.com/Ono5gmdEmy
— DEANDRE “JUICE” RICKS (@dre_4pf) April 24, 2022