Five Quality Defensive Backs From the Class of 2025

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With 20 Defensive Backs in the Prep Redzone rankings for the class of 2025 including 2 in the top 6, it is easy to see that there is a plethora of talented players at the position for this class. Here are five outstanding Defensive Backs looking to have a great Junior season this fall!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284947"],"_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":"Dorian's awesome play in 2022 was a bright spot in the 5-6 season of the Northmont Thunderbolts.  He is an outstanding 2-way player at WR on offense and CB on defense. Against the pass, he does a great job of reading the receiver and uses his great play speed to stay in phase. He locates the ball in the air and shows great hands as he comes down with an interception. Against the run, he displays very good instincts as he takes the correct angle in pursuit and displays excellent play speed and athletic ability as he chases down the RB and makes the tackle preventing a touchdown.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["284942"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Jahmale's great play in 2022 helped the Trotwood-Madison Rams to a 7-win season and advance to the 2nd round of the playoffs. He lines up at CB.  Against the pass, he is patient with his hands in press coverage and effectively matches the feet of the WR.  He shows good play speed as he keeps the WR at arm's length. He exhibits good ball skills as he reads the QB and shows good hands as he makes the interception. 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