2023 Underdog Defensive Backs

Defensive backs are the unsung heroes of the defense. Here are some DBs who are looking to prove that they are playmakers and deserve recognition. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="333794" first="Emory" last="Steward"], </strong>Federal Way High School, 6-1 185 Emory is a multi-sport athlete with great size and athleticism. He does a great job of covering and making tackles in the open space. This year he will continue to prove his competency as a DB and be an exceptional addition to many teams next fall. <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/emory-steward/yD7wAhEvEeqAzqREozo6lw/videos.htm">https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/emory-steward/yD7wAhEvEeqAzqREozo6lw/videos.htm</a> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="333789" first="Matthew" last="Benson"], </strong>Gonzaga Prep High School, 6-0 165 Matthew is a solid defensive back with enough skills to play the safety position or fit the run in the box as a nickel. His versatility and skill make him a perfect plug-and-play defensive back. <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/matthew-benson/Ryi6xbAYEeqAzqREozo6lw/videos.htm">https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/matthew-benson/Ryi6xbAYEeqAzqREozo6lw/videos.htm</a> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="87465" first="Jaxson" last="Morris"], </strong>Camas High School, 6-2 160 Jaxson plays as a nickel safety in a 3-4 Defense. His knowledge of scheme and instinct make him a tremendous athlete and a force to be reckoned with. <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/6438857/Jaxson-Morris/highlights">https://www.hudl.com/profile/6438857/Jaxson-Morris/highlights</a> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="155631" first="Aden" last="Schaler"], </strong>Yelm High School, 5-10 155 Aden is an athlete who is productive on both sides of the ball. His familiarity with the WR positions allows for him to be very effective as a DB. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Check out my highlights from week 3 against Timberline! ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/yelm_football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@yelm_football</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/TornadoYelm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TornadoYelm</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneWA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneWA</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/NW_Spotlight?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NW_Spotlight</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/CascadiaPreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CascadiaPreps</a>⁩ - <a href="https://t.co/nGdvK2o4YS">https://t.co/nGdvK2o4YS</a></p> — Aden Schay (@AdenSchay) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdenSchay/status/1439259423944241158?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="155605" first="Jukhiry" last="Bell"], </strong>Mount Tahoma High School, 5-10 160 Jukhiry is a productive athlete who has a heart for the game. Jukhiry can be seen taking advantage of every opportunity that comes his way. It will be great to see him play this year. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Check out my highlight - <a href="https://t.co/r0rhdxgTMq">https://t.co/r0rhdxgTMq</a></p> — [player_tooltip player_id="155605" first="Jukhiry" last="Bell"] (@jukhiry) <a href="https://twitter.com/jukhiry/status/1376416827635421184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Other Notable Underdog DBs <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="333771" first="Collin" last="Anker"], </strong>Lynden High School, 6-0 185 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="87418" first="Abel" last="Patu"], </strong>Lakes High School, 6-0 185 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="333755" first="Carter" last="Rhooms"], </strong>Auburn Riverside High School, 6-0 160 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="155608" first="Kenyatta" last="McNeese"], </strong>Olympia High School, 5-11 170