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2025 Defensive Backs to Watch in the Fall

2025 Defensive Backs to Watch in the Fall
Ed Brooks
Ed Brooks
June 12, 2023 @ 08:34 AM
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Isaiah Deloatch
Isaiah Deloatch 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB | 2025
NC
Romero Harrison
Romero Harrison 5'6" | 125 lbs | DB | 2025
NC
DJ Parker
DJ Parker 5'10" | 175 lbs | DB | 2025
NC
Jamar Gillard
Jamar Gillard 5'8" | 150 lbs | DB | 2025
NC
Jamari McKnight
Jamari McKnight 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB | 2025
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defensive backs in the review had solid performances throughout last season. The steady level of play is expected to continue as they prepare for a big season. The review covers five of the top defensive backs in the Class of 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='342979' first='Jamar' last='Gillard'] - 5'8" 150 (No. 6 DB, No. 83 Overall0, South View HS</strong>. Jamar displayed good speed and technique on tackles made in the open field. He displayed good change of directions and use of arms to cover receivers, making it difficult to complete a pass against him. He should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='286965' first='Jamari' last='McKnight'] - 6'1" 185 (No. 7 DB, No. 98 Overall), Franklinton HS</strong>. Jamari displayed good speed and good technique on tackles made in the open field. He displayed good use of arms and change of directions to cover receivers on passing plays, making it difficult to complete a pass against him. He should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='604378' first='Isaiah' last='Deloatch'] - 6'2" 190 (No. 8 DB, No. 99 Overall), Hillside HS</strong>. Isaiah displayed good technique and speed on tackles made in the open field. He displayed good use of arms and change in directions to cover receivers. He played aggressive while defending on passing plays. Isaiah should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='475718' first='DJ' last='Parker'] - 5'10" 175 (No. 9 DB, No. 102 Overall), Dudley HS</strong>. DJ displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He displayed good speed and change of directions to cover receivers, making it difficult to complete a pass against him. He should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='595741' first='Romero' last='Harrison'] - 5'6" 125 (No. 10 DB, No. 106 Overall), East Davidson HS</strong>. Romero displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He displayed good speed and change of directions to cover receivers. He is expected to continue to improve his skillset during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The defensive backs in the review had solid performances throughout last season. The steady level of play is expected to continue as they prepare for a big season. The review covers five of the top defensive backs in the Class of 2025.

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