Underrated DBs from the 2025 Class: Part II
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Part II of the underrated defensive back series from the DMV. 2025 5’11 180 DB – Kaino Winston Kaino Winston 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB Gonzaga | 2025 State MD – Gonzaga Kaino Winston Kaino Winston 6'0" | 190…
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2025 5’11 180 DB – Kaino Winston Kaino Winston 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB Gonzaga | 2025 State MD – Gonzaga
Kaino Winston Kaino Winston 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB Gonzaga | 2025 State MD deserves a lot of recognition for his spectacular performance in 2022. It was most definitely his breakout season, and, as a result, he has already received D1 offers from stellar programs such as Tennessee, USC, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Rutgers, and more. Winston earned 2nd Team All-WCAC honors last Fall as well, and, more recently, he also took home the all-around 1st place prize in the Wildcat Track & Field Invitational this month. Kaino Winston Kaino Winston 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB Gonzaga | 2025 State MD is a fantastic all-around prospect, and my prediction is that he earns WCAC 1st Team All-Defense honors in 2023.
Highlights: https://t.co/b3fgioFyrg
2025 5’7 170 DB – Dameon Simms Dameon Simms 5'7" | 160 lbs | DB HD Woodson | 2025 MD Jr – Woodson
Dameon Simms Dameon Simms 5'7" | 160 lbs | DB HD Woodson | 2025 MD Jr is absolutely a sleeper defensive back prospect that warrants a lot of attention. He was named DCIAA 1st Team All-Defense, as a Sophomore, and his overall efforts on both sides of the ball were integral to his team’s 4-2 conference record. He possesses blazing speed, and, with or without a ball in his hand, he’s an extremely explosive player. Simms plays in a highly competitive DCIAA conference with a lot of talent, therefore I believe that his skillset will translate perfectly to the D1 level. Dameon Simms Dameon Simms 5'7" | 160 lbs | DB HD Woodson | 2025 MD Jr recently finished 3rd in a track meet which shows his offseason commitment, and I feel very safe in saying that 2023 will be Dameon Simms Dameon Simms 5'7" | 160 lbs | DB HD Woodson | 2025 MD ‘s best year yet.
Highlights: https://t.co/yZRozSF2VP
2025 5’10 150 DB – Ky’ree Murphy Ky’ree Murphy 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB St. Frances Academy | 2026 MD – Calvert Hall
Ky’ree Murphy Ky’ree Murphy 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB St. Frances Academy | 2026 MD displayed a ton of potential last year, and I feel comfortable saying that 2023 will be a breakout year for him. Murphy is currently the #20 ranked defensive back in the state, but, after next season, I believe that he will climb a lot higher in the rankings. He averaged multiple tackles and passes defended per game last season, but he’ll definitely double those numbers this upcoming season. Murphy has already drawn interest from a few D1 DMV powerhouses such as UMD and JMU.
Highlights: https://t.co/TPkSUseHoz
2025 6’0 180 DB – Kyle Greene Kyle Greene 5'11" | 190 lbs | DB Calvert Hall | 2025 State MD – Calvert Hall
As they’re side by side on this list, Ky’ree Murphy Ky’ree Murphy 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB St. Frances Academy | 2026 MD and Kyle Greene Kyle Greene 5'11" | 190 lbs | DB Calvert Hall | 2025 State MD are also side by side in the Prep Redzone DB rankings at #19 and #20 respectively. Greene racked up 23 total tackles on the season, and he even hauled-in an interception and forced a fumble. His elite defensive performance was of paramount importance to Calvert Hall’s 4-2 MIAA record, and I am confident that he will have an even better year in 2023. Local scouts must find themselves at Calvert Hall next Fall, because their program produces rising stars like Kyle Greene Kyle Greene 5'11" | 190 lbs | DB Calvert Hall | 2025 State MD .
Highlights: https://t.co/TdZHiM5aFx
2025 6’0 180 DB – Terry Dorsey Terry Dorsey 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB DeMatha | 2025 State MD – DeMatha
Terry Dorsey Terry Dorsey 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB DeMatha | 2025 State MD already has offers from D1 programs such as UNCC, Temple, and USF, however, I believe that these offers are just the tip of the iceberg for Dorsey. He’s in a premier position to have a huge year with the DeMatha Stags this Fall, and my prediction is that Dorsey earns WCAC All-Defense honors at the end of the year. Terry Dorsey Terry Dorsey 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB DeMatha | 2025 State MD and the DeMatha secondary will be one of the top defensive units in the WCAC this upcoming season, and it wouldn’t surprise me at all if they allow less than two touchdowns per game on average. There’s a reason that the DMV reigns supreme, and I have a feeling that Dorsey and DeMatha will set the standard for high school defenses in Maryland this season.
Highlights: https://t.co/gSEzkxr6Tm