New Additions to the 2024 Defensive Back Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defensive back rankings saw a load of new players find themselves in the 2024 rankings update. Whether it be corners, safeties, or nickel backs, there is no shortage of DB prospects this year. Today, we take a look at a few standouts and names to know as the offseason gets kicked off over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["616683"],"_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":"A 6'2u0022 cornerback out of Clarksdale, [player_tooltip player_id='616683' first='Patrick' last='Broomfield'] exploded onto the scene during his 2022 season. Broomfield has the size and length of the prototypical college corner and has a ton of athletic potential to be a big time recruit. On his own island, Broomfield shows the ability to manage his own in man to man coverage. He has smooth hips and can turn and run with any receiver that he is matched up with. The rising senior does a good job at uses his length to jam and misdirect wideouts at the line of scrimmage. In zone coverage, Broomfield is a disciplined player who understands route concepts. He has good timing and can jump routes when he feels like he can steal an interception. As a tackler, Broomfield is more than willing to step up and make a big hit on the ball carrier. While corners often get the knock for not wanting to be physical, Broomfield is the exact opposite. Holding offers from Ole Miss, Arkansas State, Jackson State, and multiple other schools, the Clarksdale product is just now beginning to pick up steam.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63eaba8b7084b"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["344140"],"_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":"With over 17 passes defended in the 2022 season, [player_tooltip player_id='344140' first='Damon' last='Felder'] was one of the most productive defensive backs on the coast this past season. At 6'1u0022, Felder has great size for the position and uses his length to his advantage. This is an instinctual and smart player that knows how to play the ball in the air. In zone coverage, Felder has good hips and can transition well. He doesn't allow receivers to stack on top of him, and if he is beat initially, he has the speed to make up for it. Athletically, Felder has good speed and burst to him and shows the ability to run with the best of them. When the ball is in the air, he can quickly get his head turned and jar the ball out of the receivers hands using his length. Although he currently holds no offers, expect for Felder to start picking up some looks as the offseason progresses.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63eaba8b708b9"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["616695"],"_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":"An exceptional man to man coverage corner, Jackson Morris has some of the highest potential of all the new additions. At 6'1u0022, Morris has good size for the position and has the ability to continue to fill out. At the line of scrimmage, Morris does a great job at getting hands on to his receiver and redirecting him. He is patient and does not lunge towards the receiver, allowing him to keep a square base before the wide out determines where he is going. On short breaking routes, Morris can quickly transition upfield and make a play on the football. On deep balls, Morris can run with his receiver and easily track the ball well downfield. Morris has great ball skills and can seemingly u0022play receiveru0022 when the ball is in the air. Recently, he added his first offer from Southern Miss and is bound to continue to add offers and rise through the rankings as the offseason continues.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63eaba8b70916"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["512999"],"_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":"A hard-hitting safety out of Columbia, [player_tooltip player_id='512999' first='Jeremiah' last='Foxworth'] stands at 5'11u0022 170 with plenty of room to fill out. Foxworth is an instinctual and physical player who lights up the middle of the field. Playing more of a strong safety type role, Foxworth has no fear in coming up to make big time hits in both the run game and pass game. Quick twitched and athletic, Foxworth has great speed and burst to him. Against the pass, Foxworth shows the ability to cover the post and deep breaking routes. He can flip his hips and quickly find his receiver to run with him downfield. On shorter breaking routes, Foxworth can jump routes with his smooth transition and great instincts. Versus the run, the rising senior fits well and is willing to step up to make tackles. Although he currently holds no offers, expect Foxworth to hear his name called in due time.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63eaba8b70970"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["618929"],"_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":"A do it all athlete for Charleston, [player_tooltip player_id='618929' first='Deondre' last='Riley'] had a huge breakout season during 2022. At 6'1u0022, Riley has good size as a defensive back and will continue to add weight as time goes on. What stands out most about his game is the amount of athleticism he has to him. Playing receiver, returning kicks, and lining up at safety, Riley uses his speed and ball skills to make big time plays all over the field. While he has a ton of potential at wide out, Riley has the skill set to be a game changer at the defensive back position at the next level. As a safety, he has great instincts and a ton of football IQ to him. This is the type of guy that knows exactly where guys are going to be all the time. Using his speed, Riley can cover a ton of ground quickly and can break on the ball with ease. He shows great ball skills when the ball is in the air and can create some big time turnovers. Earning an offer from Coahoma Community College recently, Riley's recruitment is just now taking off.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63eaba8b709cc"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other New Adds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='618928' first='Prince' last='Cottonham'] | Gulfport</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='512999' first='Jeremiah' last='Foxworth'] | Columbia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='346335' first='Julius' last='Meggs'] | Petal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='616697' first='Keathan' last='Graham'] | Philadelphia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='346338' first='Daniel' last='Pickens'] | Resurrection Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->