2024 DBs On the Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For years we have seen defenses slowly implement smaller personnel packages. Whether an extra linebacker or an inside cornerback, college coaches are searching for defensive backs across the country to fill out their secondaries. Below, we take a look at five prospects who can help a defense at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["633244"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='633244' first='Connor' last='Beerman'] is a two-sport student-athlete who shows his outfielding skills at safety. 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