Sophomore DBs That Stood Out in 2022

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we're looking at some of the top defensive backs the state of Michigan has to offer in the 2025 class. These young men were significant contributors at the varsity level and displayed a wide array of talents on the field. Their skill sets may differ, but they all have one thing in common: talent. Some project at the division one level, while others project at the lower levels of college football. Regardless of where they land, they should be quite fun to watch over the next two years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you have any prospects you'd like for me to watch, please @ them to me on Twitter at @hsfbscout!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Isaac Poot, 6'1" 190, Rockford</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Impressive range and ability to track the football.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Shows good speed and exceptional vision as a punt returner.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has a violent arm chop to separate the ball from the receiver.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A reliable alley-running tackler in space.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Chris Little, 5'7" 145, Groves</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Accounted for a whopping ten interceptions in 2022.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Makes up for a lack of size with outstanding leaping ability.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Feet are charged up in off coverage making change of direction rather seamless. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Shows plenty of recovery speed to track down the football while it's in the air.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='265650' first='Derrick' last='Jackson'] III, 6" 180, Cass Tech</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A destructive block shedder out on the perimeter.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sinks into his zone responsibility, playing high to low then breaks on the quarterback.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has the speed and hips to play man in the slot.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays physical with great anticipation.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='247632' first='Marquis' last='Peoples Jr']., 6'1" 185, Belleville</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A big-time playmaker against the run and the pass.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>An explosive athlete with good burst and top-end speed.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Is a well-versed blitzer that can cause a ton of disruption coming off the edge. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Feet stay tight within the framework of his body when coming out of his breaks.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='437958' first='Sebastian' last='Rouse'], 5'6" 135, Grosse Pointe North</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has polished ball skills with the ability to make something happen after the interception.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A highly productive kick and punt returner with great contact balance.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>a smaller corner that plays feisty and will fight you for four quarters. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>If beat downfield he will play through the hands of the receiver to ensure pass break-ups.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='437969' first='Desmond' last='Straughton'], 5'11" 180, Roseville</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Comes downhill in a hurry and loves contact.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays with reckless abandonment and delivers some serious body blows from his safety position.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Shows efficient change of direction skills on both sides of the football.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can close ground in an instant once the ball is thrown.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->