Best DBs from the State Championship Games

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Use code Johnson30 for 30% off a new subscription!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who stood out on their island? Who was able to run with the talented receivers during the State Championship series? We saw multiple athletes that look like they have what it takes to be able to cover receivers, break up passes, and create turnvoers thanks to different blends of skill sets. We wrap up our position specific standouts with a look at the CBs/safeties who stood out at State. Make sure to know these athletes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["614705"],"_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":"u003cemu003eStats: 2 Tackles, 4 PBUs, 1 INTu003c/emu003ernrnMurphy ended his HS career by playing out of his mind, and proved that I have been sleeping on him. You can bet we are going to see him move up the overall rankings, and positional rankings as we get into our update. The safety made plays at every level of the field. They could count on him to attack when he read run, and make sound tackles. Against the pass, Murphy did a great job playing a deep zone. 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He made his biggest play just before halftime when he ended a drive that was looking promising with an INT. Roger showed the play speed to be able to get deep with a receiver or cover ground, like he did on the sack. Roger is an under the radar senior DB to check out.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6568d4dcecaea"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["933257"],"_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":"u003cemu003eStats: 5 Tackles, 1 PBUu003c/emu003ernrnPatrick is one of my favorite WI DBs. 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Badger attacked the edges all day long, and it was great to see Bova not be afraid to do the dirty work. Bova was able to use his size and strength to get off blocks, and has the agility to not be shook in one on one tackles in space. 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Tichy was a key piece to the Stratford secondary and defense that held Darlington in check. The 5'10u0022 DB was all over the field. He was jumping routes and showing hands to make the INTs. He was also a good tackler who was able to get his hands on the ball. 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