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5A Standout DBs To Lookout For In The Quarterfinals

5A Standout DBs To Lookout For In The Quarterfinals
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Robert Davis
Robert Davis November 15, 2023 @ 02:58 PM
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Jayden Spencer
Jayden Spencer 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB | 2026
CO
Eli Martinez
Eli Martinez 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB | 2024
CO
Jakhai Mack
Jakhai Mack WR | 2025
CO
Ramon Pacheco
Ramon Pacheco 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB | 2024
CO
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Today we will be looking at some defenders that were able to come away with some Interception in the second round and who will be looking to lockdown again in the quarterfinals.

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Jayden Spencer Jayden Spencer 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Cherry Creek | 2026 State CO

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS DB
CLASS 2026

Jayden Spencer Jayden Spencer 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Cherry Creek | 2026 State CO

School: Cherry Creek High School
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Jacob Labarbera

Jacob Labarbera

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS DB
CLASS 2024

Jacob Labarbera

School: Ralston Valley High School
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Eli Martinez

Eli Martinez

CO
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HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 185
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Weight
185
HS
Cherry Creek
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CO
5A Standout DBs To Lookout For In The Quarterfinals
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Ramon Pacheco

Ramon Pacheco

CO
DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 175
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HS
Pine Creek
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Jakhai Mack

Jakhai Mack

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