2025 DB’s to look out for next season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We like to help you guys stay on point with who is going to be the next big thing. We enjoy introducing you to guys you have never heard of. There are a few guys that we can introduce you all to this year. We are going to start out with some skilled positions, and then go on to the trenches. Let's check it out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jontae-gilbert/">[player_tooltip player_id='338647' first='Jontae' last='Gilbert']</a> - DB - Douglass High School </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Very good in man coverage, showing a great understanding of routes and the ability to close quickly.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has the quick feet to mirror receivers underneath. Gilbert also has the fluid hips and top-end speed to turn and run downfield. He shows good awareness when dropping into zone coverage, with good route recognition and the ability to break quickly and cover a lot of ground.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jaylen-bell/">[player_tooltip player_id='321485' first='Jaylen' last='Bell']</a> - DB - Grayson</em></strong> <strong><em>High School </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Trusts his eyes with very good awareness. Has very good reaction skills to break quickly on the ball.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>He's a better tackler than his size might suggest.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Stays low in his backpedal and shows the click-and-close ability to break up plays in front of him. Bell can move well laterally and shows excellent instincts when looking into the backfield in zone coverage.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/shamar-arnoux/">[player_tooltip player_id='339679' first='Shamar' last='Arnoux']</a> - DB - Centennial High School </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to break on underneath passes in front of him.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Savvy cover skills to recognize and anticipate routes. Understands what's coming and has good ball skills.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/dylan-lewis/">[player_tooltip player_id='338656' first='Dylan' last='Lewis']</a> - DB - Milton High School </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Does a nice job using his eyes to read and react quickly. Smart, disciplined defender who makes plays on the ball and contesting throws.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Flashes some physicality as a hitter.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Does a very good job of reading the eyes of the quarterback and reacting with good field awareness and ball skills.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='340534' first='Santonio' last='Jones'] - DB - Langston Hughes</em></strong> <strong><em>High School </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Possesses a tall, long frame with room to get stronger. Talented all-around athlete with good playing speed and range.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has smooth body control with the fluid ability to plant and redirect in any direction. Plays fast and decisive, arriving to the play with fierce intentions.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->