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2024 Defensive Backs on the Rise

2024 Defensive Backs on the Rise
Ernest Grant
Ernest Grant
March 9, 2023 @ 09:16 AM
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Isaiah Pruitt
Isaiah Pruitt 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB | 2024
TX
Tracy James II
Tracy James II 5'11" | 175 lbs | WR | 2024
TX
Devondre McGee
Devondre McGee 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB | 2024
TX
Tice Williams
Tice Williams 6'3" | 190 lbs | DB | 2024
TX
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In terms of recruiting 2024 defensive backs for colleges, Houston is increasingly the focus and a breeding place. I have to acknowledge that the Greater Houston Area has a number of excellent defensive backs. Let's look at some of the area's top 2024 defensive backs right now.

TCU
Devondre McGee

Devondre McGee

TX
DB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 180
POS DB
CLASS 2024
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Devondre
McGee DB
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
Weight
180
HS
Conroe
|
TX
2024 Defensive Backs on the Rise
McGee is a lightning-quick defensive back with exceptional cover ability. He possesses the size, length, and quickness to...
Written by Ernest Grant
TCU
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Devondre McGee

Twitter
State: Texas
School: Conroe
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Highlights

Dominic Rue

Dominic Rue

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS DB
CLASS 2024

Dominic Rue

School: Nimitz HS
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Boise State
Tice Williams

Tice Williams

TX
DB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 190
POS DB
CLASS 2024
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Tice
Williams DB
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
Weight
190
HS
Conroe
|
TX
2024 Defensive Backs on the Rise
Tice is a powerful defensive back with excellent size. Tice has a high Intelligence, which provides him an...
Written by Ernest Grant
Boise State
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Tice Williams

Twitter
State: Texas
School: Conroe
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Highlights

Isaiah Pruitt

Isaiah Pruitt

TX
DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS DB
CLASS 2024
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Isaiah
Pruitt DB
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Conroe
|
TX
2024 Defensive Backs on the Rise
Isaiah is a tough defensive back with excellent cover skills. He possesses quick feet and a terrific instinct...
Written by Ernest Grant
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Isaiah Pruitt

Twitter
State: Texas
School: Conroe
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Tracy James II

Tracy James II

TX
WR
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 175
POS WR
CLASS 2024
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Tracy
James II WR
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
Weight
175
HS
Cypress Ranch
|
TX
2024 Defensive Backs on the Rise
Tracy has performed admirably in the safety position. He has the ball skills to conquer the DB position...
Written by Ernest Grant
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Tracy James II

State: Texas
School: Cypress Ranch
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Conrad Levy

Conrad Levy

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS DB
CLASS 2024

Conrad Levy

School: Conroe HS
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Mairon Lewis

Mairon Lewis

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS DB
CLASS 2024

Mairon Lewis

School: Porter HS
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Gabriel Pearson

Gabriel Pearson

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS DB
CLASS 2024

Gabriel Pearson

School: New Caney HS
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