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Class of 2025 Top Ranked “Defensive Backs” In Connecticut.

Class of 2025 Top Ranked “Defensive Backs” In Connecticut.
Roger Silva
Roger Silva May 8, 2023 @ 07:44 AM
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Tanner Thomas
Tanner Thomas 5'10" | 160 lbs | DB | 2025
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Devonte Harriott
Devonte Harriott 5'9" | 140 lbs | DB | 2025
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Tyrell Wright Jr.
Tyrell Wright Jr. 5'8" | DB | 2025
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Jamal Davis Jr.
Jamal Davis Jr. 6'0" | 200 lbs | DB | 2025
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Ethan Long
Ethan Long 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB | 2025
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New updated rankings for the class of 2025 shine brightly on Top Recruits in New England. In this report, I will review the 2022 season highlight film and give a short analysis of each of the newly Top ranked recruits we have identified as “Linebackers” and who are balling in Connecticut.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["404298"],"_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='404298' first='Ethan' last='Long'] He is ranked as the #1 class of 2025 “Defensive Back” in Connecticut and also the # 1 ranked “Defensive Back” in the New England.  He attends The Brunswick School  in Connecticut.rnrnHe is a physical defender.  He reads and reacts to run or pass quickly.   Has good field awareness and knows when to come up for run support needs while covering.  u0022Longu0022 displays an excellent burst to close.  He will strike through the body with a very low pad level when tackling. He has very good reactionary quickness, production versus the pass, toughness (mental and physical), and field awareness. He appears to have length in his legs and arms.rnrnHe is a Div 1 recruit who has FBS/FCS offers along with a few power 5 schools including Boston College, University of Pittsburgh and Duke.  He will surely see additional offers before fall 2023 season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64539b57da81d"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Ethan_Long8/status/1595475665851138063?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/Ethan_Long8/status/1595475665851138063?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["404306"],"_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='404306' first='Jamal' last='Davis Jr.'] He is ranked as the #2 class of 2025 “Defensive Back” in Connecticut and also the # 2 ranked “Defensive Back” in the New England.  He attends St. Thomas Moore in Connecticut.rnrnHis season play helped catch the attention of in state Div 1 Uconn Football Coaches. He recently picked up his first Div 1 offer from Univ of Connecticut in January 2023.  A solid defender with 4.5 speed who is just getting started, and has time for additional growth and development. He plays downhill fast, and also plays tough in run support. He has good balance, quick change of direction, and acceleration out of cuts. He has a short area of quickness seen in his skill set. Another projected Div 1 recruit.rnrnu0022Davis Jr. will be an attractive recruit on the summer camp circuit who I expect to pick up additional offers before 2023 fall season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64539b57da891"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jamaldavisjr/status/1619018010345488386?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/Jamaldavisjr/status/1619018010345488386?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17819086/6387a738041e5b051c2a2c0a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6453ab880ae81"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734383"],"_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='734383' first='Tyrell' last='Wright Jr.']  He is ranked as the #3 class of 2025 “Defensive Back” in Connecticut and also the # 13 ranked “Defensive Back” in the New England.  He attends The St. Joseph  in Connecticut.rnrnWright Jr. is a athlete who at first glance appears undersized at playing DB.  But his film displays his capability and how his athletic coordination can be effective dispict his size.  He appears to have a very good vertical and uses it to high top the ball when its in the air.  He has very good short area quickness and loose hips with a fluid motion when back pedaling and accelerating out of his breaks.  His coverage skills are of higher caliber and he can run with anyone.rnrnWright will need to display his high level athletic potential to college coaches to overcome any height concerns coaches may have. He surely can play and it will just be a matter of time before we see what level takes interest in his skills.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64539b57da8e7"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TyrellWrightJr1/status/1574122110120755200?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/TyrellWrightJr1/status/1574122110120755200?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734450"],"_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='734450' first='Devonte' last='Harriott']  He is ranked as the #4 class of 2025 “Defensive Back” in Connecticut and also the # 20 ranked “Defensive Back” in the New England.  He attends  Stratford High School  in Connecticut.rnu003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eThe position of cornerback requires an elite/high level athlete. Someone that can not only run fast in a straight line, because that's imperative, but also has fluidity in the hips and ankles to open up the hips, change direction, and re-accelerate instantly. u0022Harriott displays this in his skill set.   He plays bigger than his actual height and can cover well.  Has very good ball judgment.  He can plant u0026amp; drive inn fluid motion and quickly.  Has very good catch-up speed. His burst to close pops on film along with his ability to play man to man effectively.u003c/pu003ernHis athleticism alone should grab college coaches attention during 2023 summer college camp season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64539b57da938"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/axtisociald4/status/1641521328762023937?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/axtisociald4/status/1641521328762023937?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734451"],"_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='734451' first='Tanner' last='Thomas']  He is ranked as the #5 class of 2025 “Defensive Back” in Connecticut and also the # 21 ranked “Defensive Back” in the New England.  He attends The Glastonbury High School in Connecticut.rnrnThe first thing that caught my eye on his film was his ability to flip his hips in either direction quickly when covering man to man.  His field awareness is of higher caliber. He knows when to come of coverage and help in run support.  He tackles with a low pad level and a wrap and roll technique. Reacts well in zone coverages.rnrnHis combine numbers/athletic data are going to be a major tool for college coaches when evaluating his ability to play at the next level.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64539b57da987"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/tanner_thomas__/status/1605384885082132481?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/tanner_thomas__/status/1605384885082132481?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->

New updated rankings for the class of 2025 shine brightly on Top Recruits in New England. In this report, I will review the 2022 season highlight film and give a short analysis of each of the newly Top ranked recruits we have identified as “Linebackers” and who are balling in Connecticut.

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Ethan Long

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HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 185
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Class of 2025 Top Ranked “Defensive Backs” In Connecticut.
Ethan Long He is ranked as the #1 class of 2025 “Defensive Back” in Connecticut and also the...
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Rhode Island
Jamal Davis Jr.

Jamal Davis Jr.

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HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 200
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St. Thomas More
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Tyrell Wright Jr.

Tyrell Wright Jr.

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St. Joseph
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Class of 2025 Top Ranked “Defensive Backs” In Connecticut.
Tyrell Wright Jr.   He is ranked as the #3 class of 2025 “Defensive Back” in Connecticut and...
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Devonte Harriott

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HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 140
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Stratford
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Tanner Thomas

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