2025: Athletic Defensive Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These defensive backs impress with their ability to stick with receivers and create turnovers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='698547' first='Brock' last='White'] || DB || 5'10 || 160 || Corner Canyon High School || 2025</strong><br>White is a ball hawk who can shut down deep passing attacks. He impresses for his ability to fly from deep sideline to sideline to break up potential big plays. In addition, White possesses elite track speed, which helps him keep up with some of the class's fastest receivers. He does a great job reading quarterbacks eyes, and if they make a mistake, he's quick to capitalize with a turnover. White could be in for a big role with the Chargers in 2023, and with all the other elite talent Corner Canyon possesses, he could get plenty of opportunities to pick off passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='698549' first='Ryan' last='Tillman'] || DB || 5'10 || 175 || Northridge High School || 2025</strong><br>Tillman provided toughness and outstanding coverage for the Knights. He's a long-rangy defensive back who does a great job sticking to receivers. Tillman excels at tracking passes and does a great job fighting for passes. He can make contested catches and puts himself in a position to make or break up plays. Tillman uses his long arms to bat balls away and to finish tackles. He isn't scared of anyone and fearlessly gets into receivers' faces. His physicality and quickness will make him a shutdown corner for years to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='705848' first='Abe' last='Jager'] || DB || 6'1 || 165 || Alta High School || 2025 </strong><br>Jager is a hard hitter who makes plays any time he touches the turf. He does a great job breaking down on the outside before making plays on receivers in open space. Jager also takes good angles and does a great job wrapping up. He does a good job watching quarterbacks' eyes and has the speed to cover each field level. Jager has good hips and is quick to react to what he sees. He also shines on special teams, where he can fly in to make stops in kickoff and punt coverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='705540' first='Justin' last='Bourgeois'] || DB || 5'10 || 160 || American Fork High School || 2025 </strong><br>Bourgeois reads passes incredibly well and can make game-changing plays on the backend. He does a good job capitalizing on poor throws and can jump routes for interceptions. Bourgeois has good hands and can hold onto picks even when the offense are interfering with him. He also brings the physicality and relishes in making the big hits to break up passes. Bourgeois takes good angles when closing in on receivers and understands if he misses a tackle, it could lead to six points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='705854' first='Tyson' last='Redfern'] || DB || 5'10 || 155 || Alta High School || 2025 </strong><br>Redfern does a great job reading signal callers' eyes and movements. He is quick to react to what's happening around him, and even when quarterbacks are buying time for his receivers to get open, he sticks with his man. Redfern never quits on a play and will chase down opposing receivers even when he's away from the play. He's a fluid athlete who can play any type of coverage. Redfern has good hips and can run the routes better than the receivers he's covering. He can also contribute to special teams with timely stops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='705856' first='Bracken' last='Dockery'] || DB || 5'10 || 165 || Syracuse High School || 2025</strong><br>Dockery decimates offenses with impressive closing speed. Quarterbacks will think they have an open receiver, but then Dockery comes in out of nowhere to deflect passes. He can also pick off passes and force the ball out after receivers make the grabs. Dockery uses his impressive speed and ability to quickly process plays to limit offenses. In addition, he does a good job getting past receivers' screens on the outside and is a strong tackler. Dockery is an exceptional tackler in space and will be a big part of the Titans 2023 success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->