Show Me State Sleepers: 2024 DBs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I am getting near the end of my 2024 evaluations. There are some talented defensive back prospects in Missouri, but I wanted to make sure I did my research before turning the page on the 2024 class. Below, I highlight several prospects who will not be under the radar for long. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["226154"],"_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='226154' first='Amir' last='Purdy'] is a versatile playmaker for Fort Zumwalt South. I am surprised the two-way starter has not received more regional attention. 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