Defensive Backs Deserving More Recognition Part 2 #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> <strong>Here is the second part of the article of guys that are even more underrated than the first.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["433143"],"_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='433143' first='Jace' last='Williamson'] is a highly intelligent DB that plays with a feisty attitude despite being on the smaller side. 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