2023 Rankings Risers: DB

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Deep dive into the 2023 DB prospects rising up the PRZ state rankings.</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["155553"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The Oregon State signee possesses a great combination of length, athleticism, and coverage instincts. He's a shutdown corner that can cover all three levels of the field with his speed, quickness, and route recognition. Good ability to transition out of his back pedal or plant and drive to break on the ball. Recovery speed and length allows him to close space quickly while using his ball skills to make a play at the catch point. Love his reactionary quickness and burst when jumping routes at the short and intermediate level. In addition to his Oregon State, he held offers from Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, and Virginia Tech. Also a Prep Redzone 2022 First Team All-Washington Selection.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["202530"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Jones is a tall and lanky cornerback at 6'2” 175 lbs. who is a fluid athlete with the top end speed to sustain coverage all over the field. He's a physical corner that has plus ball skills using his body control and coordination to disrupt routes and break up passes. Strong combination of technique/footwork and natural coverage ability. He's got quick feet and good change of direction to match lateral movement and transition out of his back pedal. Signed to Eastern Washington on Early Signing Day over offers from Army and Yale. He's got great upside for the college level with his length, speed, and athleticism.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63ed353f07369"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ZionJones0/status/1552446076158083072?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ZionJones0/status/1552446076158083072?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["155596"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Mentink is an excellent dual sport athlete (football/baseball) that is committed to Princeton. At 5'11” 180 lbs. he possesses a versatile skillset with strong natural instincts and playmaking ability. He's a savvy safety with great range and anticipation to effectively cover the whole field. He's patient and efficient with his movement while doing a great job reading the QB's eyes and putting himself in position to be a difference maker. Triggers quickly and flashes excellent short area burst to close space and play the ball at the intersect point. Plus ball skills to track and adjust to ball flight. Physical and aggressive style of play, he's not afraid to come downhill and deliver strong contact with good leverage and balance. Highly competitive and well-rounded athlete.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63ed353f073e4"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jaymentink_/status/1596625400041701376?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jaymentink_/status/1596625400041701376?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["333710"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Gordon is a pure defensive football player that can be a difference maker from multiple positions. Signed to Idaho where he's projected to play Safety but made most of his plays at LB while at Puyallup where he racked up 118 total tackles with 7.5 TFL's during the 2022 season, also had 125 tackles and 14 TFL's as a junior. He's a ball hawk with a great nose for the football and is a rangy sideline to sideline tackler. Instincts and anticipation allows him to quickly read and react and disrupt plays as they are develop at or behind the LOS. Extremely physical and tough tackler that finishes through contact and to the ground every opportunity he gets. Excellent competitor that also held offers from Idaho State and Portland State with PWO's to Oregon and Washington.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63ed353f07443"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/wyatt_gordon8/status/1590871964725694464?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/wyatt_gordon8/status/1590871964725694464?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->