Rising DBs in the Desert

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nevada has loads of talent in the secondary. I believe I have identified several underrated defensive backs. Below, I highlight the next level traits each of these prospects showed during the first half of the 2023 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["817719"],"_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='817719' first='Carl' last='Lagrone'] III is a talented two-sport athlete who has a future playing cornerback at the next level. Carl has received attention from Utah Tech, so be on the lookout for more schools outside of northern Nevada to visit Reno this winter. Carl shows a fluid change of direction and good top speed getting into phase in man coverage. Length, strength, and quick feet shown mirroring receivers at the top of routes highlight Carl's ability to be a man defender in college. 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I am shocked to not see the lockdown Legacy defender receive more interest on social media. Watch for schools surrounding Nevada to come in late to Tobais' recruitment this winter.  Tobais' quick feet, physicality, and next level strength allow him to thrive in press coverage. Good patience and a fluid change of direction shows mirroring receivers at the top of routes. 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Marquesion has visited UNLV in the past, so be on the lookout for him to visit more schools in the region this fall. Good length, awareness, and physicality consistently gets displayed when Marquesion disrupts the catch point; Next level acceleration shows returning his only interception on the year for a touchdown. Marquesion's instincts, power, and good tackling ability highlight his potential to be a versatile safety at the next level.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["820625"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='820625' first='Sean' last='Craig'] is one of the most versatile defenders in Nevada's 2025 class. Sean has visited Arizona this fall, and I would expect him to make more campus visits before the winter gets here. Good size, strength, and tackling ability highlight Sean's ability to play all over a college defense. Sean's instincts and good makeup speed shows attacking threats that are not in the vicinity of his zone. 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I am surprised the versatile prospect has not received more regional attention. Watch out for Avant's first offer to come in before 2024 gets here. Avant's awareness, athletic change of direction, and next level burst gets displayed picking off underneath throws in zone coverage. Good power and physicality shows attacking lead blockers and finishing plays in outside runs that target his area. Length, good strength, and recovery speed in press coverage highlight Avant's potential to thrive on an island at the next level.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-652f8f921c191"} /-->