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Preseason Scouting Report: Defensive Backs

Preseason Scouting Report: Defensive Backs
Emmanuel Gutierrez
Emmanuel Gutierrez
August 30, 2022 @ 12:00 PM
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Christopher Wells
Christopher Wells 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB | 2023
MD
Keshawn Cox
Keshawn Cox 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB | 2023
MD
Damil Bostic
Damil Bostic DB | 2024
MD
Amari Gardener
Amari Gardener 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB | 2024
MD
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The DMV is known for producing skill position talent especially on the offensive side of the ball. Ths leads to defensive backs having to test themselves week in and week out. These are some proven defensive backs and this what you can expect to see from them this season.

Christopher Wells

Christopher Wells

MD
DB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 185
POS DB
CLASS 2023
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Christopher
Wells DB
Class
2023
Height
6'3"
Weight
185
HS
Landon School
|
MD
Preseason Scouting Report: Defensive Backs
Wells is a defensive back that has the potential to skyrocket up the rankings. He is very versatile....
Written by Emmanuel Gutierrez
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Christopher Wells

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State: Maryland
School: Landon School
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Keshawn Cox

Keshawn Cox

MD
DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 175
POS DB
CLASS 2023
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Keshawn
Cox DB
Class
2023
Height
5'11"
Weight
175
HS
DeMatha
|
MD
Preseason Scouting Report: Defensive Backs
Cox has transferred to Wise and looks to be an impact player right away. He is a corner...
Written by Emmanuel Gutierrez
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Keshawn Cox

State: Maryland
School: DeMatha
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Damil Bostic

Damil Bostic

MD
DB
POS DB
CLASS 2024
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Damil
Bostic DB
Class
2024
HS
Archbishop Carroll
|
MD
Preseason Scouting Report: Defensive Backs
Bostic is a corner with all the tools to develop into a lockdown boundary corner. He has a...
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Damil Bostic

State: Maryland
School: Archbishop Carroll
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Amari Gardener

Amari Gardener

MD
DB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB
CLASS 2024
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Amari
Gardener DB
Class
2024
Height
6'1"
Weight
170
HS
Archbishop Curley
|
MD
Preseason Scouting Report: Defensive Backs
Gardener is a linebacker’s best friend. He does a fantastic job of coming downhill in run support. He...
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School: Archbishop Curley
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