2024 New Additions: Defensive Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These defensive backs are outstanding in both their coverage and run support.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='875511' first='Porter' last='Buck Logan'] || DB || 5'11 || 175 || Skyridge High School&nbsp;</strong><br>Porter is one of the sharpest safeties in the class of 2024. He does a great job recognizing run fakes and quickly gets back to ensure no receivers get open downfield. Porter possesses elite closing speed, and he quickly closes on pass catchers over the middle of the field to break up potential competitions. He has excellent hands and plays the ball in the air exceptionally well. Porter has quick feet and the speed to take passes back for six. The Falcons defense won't miss a beat in 2023 with Porter on the backend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='875515' first='Carson' last='Navarro'] || DB || 5'10 || 185 || Park City High School</strong><br>Navarro has excellent hips and speed that allow him to cover both sidelines. He always steps up when his team needs a big play, especially in the red zone. Navarro doesn't overact to opposing quarterbacks' first read and remains patient, allowing him to be in position to take away deep passes. He quickly reacts to passes thrown his way and hits like a truck to jar passes loose from receivers. Navarro can come down and cover receivers if asked. He is also an elite open-field tackler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='875521' first='Kyle' last='Larsen'] || DB || 6'1 || 185 || Provo High School || 2024</strong><br>When Larsen sees an outside run play, he quickly flies upfield to smash the ball carrier behind the line of scrimmage. He's a hard-hitting safety who takes excellent angles when coming down in run support. Larsen does a good job of poking out balls at the last second before the receiver can complete the catch. He's a reliable last line of defense and makes sure first downs don't turn into touchdowns. Larsen is also a skilled receiver, and his exceptional hands help him capture interceptions when quarterbacks make errant throws.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='875576' first='Dallin' last='Heal'] || DB || 5'11 || 155 || Orem High School ||</strong><br>Heal's presence may go unnoticed over the course of a game, but that's simply because offenses know better than to try and target him on the outside. He's comfortable getting in receivers' faces and jamming them at the line or playing off coverage. Heal has excellent hips that help him change direction almost faster than the receiver he's covering. He provides sticky coverage all 48 minutes and does a good job jumping passes. Heal never gives up on a play and will hustle to the ball even after he's done his job.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->