Defensive Sleepers in San Diego’s Open-Division Championship
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Taking a look at some of the underrated defenders in San Diego’s Open-Division Championship. Lincoln’s defense is led by major D-I prospects DB Josiah Cox Josiah Cox 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Lincoln | 2023 State CA and LB…
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Continue ReadingTaking a look at some of the underrated defenders in San Diego’s Open-Division Championship. Lincoln’s defense is led by major D-I prospects DB Josiah Cox Josiah Cox 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Lincoln | 2023 State CA and LB David Peevy David Peevy 6'4" | 230 lbs | LB Lincoln - San Diego | 2023 State CA , but the loaded program has multiple recruits flying under the FBS/FCS radar. The Carlsbad defense features talented juniors with athletic and physical upside. Carlsbad and Lincoln faceoff at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday 11/18.
Carroll plays alongside D-I prospects Josiah Cox Josiah Cox 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Lincoln | 2023 State CA and Hunter Wiggins Hunter Wiggins 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB Lincoln | 2023 State CA in a talented Lincoln secondary. He’s a quick-twitch, natural athlete that moves fluidly and efficiently in coverage. He shows quick change-of-direction and body control adjusting to routes and balls in the air. He drives on the ball with speed and compact burst out of his break. Carroll’s an underrated DB prospect with offers from Grambling and Utah Tech.
Corey Thompson-Miller
Corey Thompson-Miller
Thompson’s a pure athlete and all-around football player that makes plays in all three phases for Lincoln. He’s a dangerous return specialist with elite speed, elusiveness, and burst in space. He produces explosive plays at WR in the screen game and challenges secondaries over the top with his speed. He’s an instinctive S covering the middle of the field with plus-side ball skills and reactions. Thompson holds offers from Colorado, Idaho St., and Grambling.
Chris White
Chris White
White’s a skilled CB with playmaking upside. He’s a strong cover corner in his deep third that generates PBUs with timing and technique. He’s a physical tackler that can close space and deliver strong contact in space. The senior student-athlete committed to Yale in September.
Damon Ivey
Damon Ivey
Ivey’s an active tackler and coverage player that recorded 70+ tackles from his S spot as a junior. He’s an explosive, quick-twitch athlete that covers ground at the second and third levels. He jumps on crossing routes and closes space quickly with short-area/compact burst. He’s an aggressive tackler that seeks out ball-carriers and delivers strong contact in space. Ivey’s an underrated DB prospect with great upside in his athleticism and physicality.
Thomas McCormick Thomas McCormick 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Carlsbad | 2024 State CA
Thomas McCormick Thomas McCormick 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Carlsbad | 2024 State CA
McCormick plays fast and physical from his ILB spot. He’s an excellent read-and-react tackler with a quick trigger to the ball and great lateral movement. He’s disruptive behind the LOS in the run game and a violent hitter at the POA. He shows athleticism and instincts dropping into middle-zone coverage. McCormick presents athletic versatility as an off-ball LB/SS at the next level.
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