2024 Sleepers in the Secondary

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Old school football fans can find every reason to be upset about the spread offenses we see in college today. However, one positive outcome to the ever-evolving college game is that it gives more defensive backs an opportunity to get on the field. Personnel packages need to have a fifth DB in the form of an inside cover guy or hybrid safety. In this article I detail why several prospects' skillsets should lead to an uptick in their recruitment before the summer gets going. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["702021"],"_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='702021' first='Asra' last='Smith'] is an experienced defensive back for Glendale High School. Glendale has a highly recruited defensive end but look for Asra to be one of the other Falcon defenders on coaches' list as they hit the recruiting trail.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eAsra shows good awareness playing the quarterback's eyes when covering a deep zone from a free safety alignment. Asra's quick change of direction gets displayed breaking on balls in zone coverage and mirroring ball carriers in the open field before contact. 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