2025 Rankings Risers: DB 

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Highlighting the biggest stock-rising DBs in Prep Redzone's latest 2025 CA Rankings. [player_tooltip player_id='723683' first='Dijon' last='Lee'] (Mission Viejo) cracks the top-5 as one of the top CBs in the state.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["723683"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-643e4d9558b0a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lee's racked up five P-5 offers since February from Arizona, Oklahoma, Colorado, USC, and Washington. He's a lengthy CB at 6'3” that flashes high-level ball skills creating turnovers on the perimeter. He's sticky in press coverage, shows instincts coming off routes in zone, and is aggressive closing space in the flat. Lee offers elite upside with his blend of physical traits and DB skill.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Dijon_leeJr/status/1644526816143749120?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Dijon_leeJr/status/1644526816143749120?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["723699"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-643e4d9558b6e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Singleton picked up six Pac-12 offers in January alone. He's a highly skilled two-way player (DB/WR) with tons of natural athleticism and feel for the game. He moves fluidly at 6'2”/175 and shows physicality as a reliable, field-aware tackler in the secondary. Singleton, who's brother is also a P-5 prospect (Myles), holds offers from Arizona, Oregon St., USC, Washington St., and Utah.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/bray_s6/status/1615802545506770944?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/bray_s6/status/1615802545506770944?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["723693"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-643e4d9558bbe"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pritchard's physical nature at S is at an elite level for his age. The 6'2”/185 Pittsburg prospect excels at playing near the LOS with his nose for the football and twitchy reactions. He aggressively seeks out ball-carriers and delivers violent contact in space. He's a rangy zone defender that instinctively jumps routes in underneath coverage and shows good recovery speed. Pritchard's an exciting S prospect with offers from San Jose St., UNLV, and Arizona.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/EtenePritchard/status/1626690121214087168?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/EtenePritchard/status/1626690121214087168?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["723695"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-643e4d9558c07"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Castro's a turnover machine at CB with playmaking skill and instincts. He's a savvy cover corner that jumps routes with anticipation and timing. He's a high-IQ defender that shows understanding of route concepts and field awareness. He totaled 58 tackles, 7 INTs, and 6 PBUs as a sophomore. Castro has offers from Arizona, Washington, Washington St., and UNLV.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TrestinCastro/status/1639845228940230656?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TrestinCastro/status/1639845228940230656?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["723729"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-643e4d9558c4f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alefaio's a smooth corner with advanced technique and instincts. He moves fluidly on the perimeter with the speed to keep pace over the top and the compact breaks to explode on underneath routes. He shows balance, patience, and stop-start quickness  in press-man and is aggressive at the POA as a tackler. Alefaio has two offers from NAU and UMass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BenjaminAlefaio/status/1619921570042085378?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BenjaminAlefaio/status/1619921570042085378?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->