Defensive Backs Deserving More Recognition Part 1 #TN2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The senior DB class out of Tennessee is filled with talent from top to bottom. After watching the tape I've found multiple players in the secondary that need more credit.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["480633"],"_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='480633' first='Nyziah' last='Whaley'] possesses elite speed at the CB position and it pops off the tape. He is comfortable in zone cover 3 with fluid hips, maintaining good positioning and over the top leverage. 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He displays very good mental processing to read the QB's eyes and route concepts. Davis possesses the range to get outside the numbers. Good ability with the ball in his hands and is a threat to score every time he gets an interception. He shows a good understanding of when to be discipline and when to be aggressive. Clean in and out breaks, overall Davis is a good athlete and instinctive on the back end.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["207329"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='207329' first='Jackson' last='Lowe'] is built to play in a Cover 3 scheme defense. He has very good size and understands his responsibilities in zone coverages. Lowe shows good eyes to read route concepts and maintains very good leverage of multiple routes in his area. Exceptional competitive toughness and effort, he flies around the field to get involved in plays. When tackling he is a big hitter and overall, a very physical player. In cover 3, Lowe showcases good speed, length and discipline to excel on a vertical plane.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["149391"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Tito Williams Jr is a very instinctive player with safety and nickel versatility. 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