Houston Area 2024 Top Cover Corners
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New list of some top corners in the Houston area who have made a name for themselves locking down opponents. Some true talent is being shown and these guys were consistent all last season. Future is bright for every single…
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Continue ReadingNew list of some top corners in the Houston area who have made a name for themselves locking down opponents. Some true talent is being shown and these guys were consistent all last season. Future is bright for every single one of them as they head into their senior years next year so make sure to keep track of them as they continue to develop into even better players.
Dotson tracks the ball in the air with ease, causing turnovers on the regular. He possesses disciplined eyes, reading and reacting with great quickness and making plays before they can get started. Dotson is also a very good tackler from his position, showing no fear sticking his nose into a crowded area. He has good hips and can stay with the best receivers in coverage. Dotson shows much promise in his overall game, getting better every year and it should be no different heading into next season.
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Jakentrie Fleeks
Jakentrie Fleeks
Fleeks is a physical defensive back who loves to come down hill and make some hits. He has an incredible drive on the ball when he reads the play. Quick with hesitation, sticks his foot into the ground, and attacks. Fleeks can play anywhere in the secondary and be impactful on the field. He shows a relentless pursuit and is eager to get in on plays whenever he is on the field.
Taytum Johnson Taytum Johnson 5'11" | 150 lbs | ATH Cinco Ranch | 2024 TX
Taytum Johnson Taytum Johnson 5'11" | 150 lbs | ATH Cinco Ranch | 2024 TX
Johnson is an excellent cover corner, from his hips and speed turns, to his eyes and ball skills, he has a lot of talent at the position. Johnson is lockdown, trailing receivers and getting into position to make plays of the ball consistently and causing havoc for opposing quarterbacks. He shows excellent body control and great awareness of what is going on around him. He is disciplined in his responsibilities and just makes big plays on defense. His tape does not lie! Johnson will be a good player to follow heading into next season.
Kennard McGuire Jr.
Kennard McGuire Jr.
McGuire loves to play with physicality and getting into an opponents chest. He uses his hands well with a strong press and he dictates the receivers route. McGuire is big in defending the run, maintaining containment and sticking his pads in the mix, delivering some punishing hits. McGuire executes very well in the redzone, not allowing any space and refusing to be bullied. He is the one in control in that area and will no backdown for anybody. Watching his game gets you fired up and wanting to be on the field with him.
Conley is a top talent in the state. With his length and agility he makes life for opposing receivers a nightmare. Conley can stop on a dime and has the speed to recover on any false steps. He does not get fooled on many routes, using his eyes and technique to perfection, and showing a top ability to play bump and run coverage knocking off the timing of routes. Conley, on top of his coverage skills happens to be an excellent tackler in space as well. He just an overall great player with much room to continue and develop into an even better player.