2024 West Virginia Top 50: Defensive Backs
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The key to have a good consistent defense is to have a strong pass rush but more importantly is to have great secondary that lock down the opposing receivers. The defensive back position whether it be at safety or cornerback,…
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Continue ReadingThe key to have a good consistent defense is to have a strong pass rush but more importantly is to have great secondary that lock down the opposing receivers. The defensive back position whether it be at safety or cornerback, is having a versatile athlete that has good ball skills and awareness to make a play on the ball while it’s in the air and ability to have read react to plays whether it’s against the run or pass.
Lets take a look at the top defensive backs from the 2024 West Virginia Top 50!
Kahlief Tye Kahlief Tye 5'10" | 175 lbs | DB Huntington | 2024 State WV 5-10 165 Huntington High School: Ranked 11th Overall
The versatile defensive back has shown that he can play in the slot on the outside at corner and some at safety. He has good awareness to read and react to make plays on the ball while it’s in the air. He demonstrates the ability to come up in run support and make the key tackle during the duration of a game.
Maxwell Molessa Maxwell Molessa 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH Williamstown | 2024 State WV 5-10 175 Williamstown High School: Ranked 18th Overall
Another defensive back that can play multiple positions in the defensive secondary which allows him to roam the back end of the field and key in on the opposing offenses top receiving threat. He has good instincts which allows him to make plays on a consistent basis.
Sirod Musgrove Sirod Musgrove 5'11" | 140 lbs | DB Martinsburg | 2024 State WV 5-10 160 Martinsburg High School: Ranked 24th Overall
An athletic cornerback that has good awareness to make a play on the ball while it’s in the air and can position himself to make the key interception. He shows a willingness to make the tackle in the run game to wrap up the ball carrier.
Robert Powell Robert Powell 5'9" | 170 lbs | DB Morgantown | 2024 State WV 5-9 170 Morgantown High School: Ranked 41st Overall
A cornerback that has good instincts to make big splash plays against top competition from opposing wide receivers throughout a game. He demonstrates the patience to let the route develop and times when to jump the route to make a key play.
Anthony Valentine Anthony Valentine 5'10" | 200 lbs | ATH George Washington | 2024 State WV 5-7 170 George Washington High School: Ranked 42nd Overall
An explosive versatile athlete that has good ball skills and awareness to make big splash plays throughout the duration of a game. He has the ball skills to make the key catch whether it be on offense or defense on a consistent basis.
Jacob Keir Jacob Keir 5'10" | 165 lbs | DB Morgantown | 2024 State WV 5-10 165 Morgantown High School: Ranked 44th Overall
An athletic cornerback that has good awareness to run with his receiver and position himself between him and the receiver to make a big play on the ball. He has good speed to close in on the ball carrier as well to make the tackle.