Lockdown Defensive Backs Prospect List (Part 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every Sunday and throughout the week following Friday HS Football Game Day, Prep Redzone scout Drew Johnson will be highlighting some of the standouts and notable performances from the weekend. Teams around the state kicked off week one and there were certainly some “Game Changers” and Notable Prospects to note.&nbsp;<em>Starting this week, we will be highlighting some of the top stat producers this season who deserve the spotlight. Some of these kids are committed to college programs while others are being slept on but No Doubt this is the RealDeal Prospect List of some recruits who can play at the next level.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note: If you feel we missed a prospect or have a notable athlete worth mentioning, DM me @RealNews102.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1123185' first='Jameson' last='Young'] | DB | 2024 | Lakeland | @jamesonyoung12</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It has been multiple consecutive weeks that no one has targeted Young who had established Jamo Island early this season. Still shows up in the tackling department which is key to not getting bored out there and working on your game. He's likely the top coverage corner in the county and making a case for top prospects for his position.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15947090/64fbf3bf7bd41b07d86dbe09"><strong><em>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15947090/64fbf3bf7bd41b07d86dbe0</em></strong><em>9</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404198' first='Brandon' last='Jacob'] | DB | 2024 | Evans | @Thereallkingbj_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>62 total tackles, 4.0 TFL, 2 INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Maryland Terps commit has put on a show for Evans this season, nearly leading the team in total tackles and interceptions. Jacob is one of the top defensive back commits in the Central Florida area with good coverage skills and sure tackling capabilities.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/thereallkingbj_/status/1713351793575428178?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ">https://x.com/thereallkingbj_/status/1713351793575428178?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1247513' first='Ayden' last='Pouncey'] | DB | 2026 | Winter Park | @AydenPouncey</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>21 total tackles, 3 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pouncey was one of the first DB prospects that caught my eye at the Elite Defensive Back Showcase this summer because of his long frame. He had a solid performance at the off-season showcase and has flashed his P5 abilities throughout the season. The sophomore displays a good ability to flip his hips while using body control to drive through the ball to disrupt passes. Have to get my eyes on him when it's time to compete against other talented receivers but his potential upside is clear as day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offers: </strong>16 offers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17333824/63a9f730ab92580cf4e3ba70"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17333824/63a9f730ab92580cf4e3ba70</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1249113' first='Devin' last='Jackson'] | DB | 2026 | West Orange | @DevinJackson010</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>58 total tackles, 1 INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson has been one of my top DOG standouts because he wasn't afraid to step up and show off his technical skills in coverage while providing reliable tackling. The West Orange product has plenty of time to sharpen his bag of skills and see a big uptick in offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offers:</strong> UF</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17699777/devin-jackson"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/profile/17699777/devin-jackson</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1127045' first='Keon' last='Young'] | DB | 2025 | Lakeland | @KeonYoung55</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm telling you now, Young is a 5-star product. Young did all he could on the defensive side of the ball against a talented CAI team but it was more than effort but big game-changing plays made by Young that stamped him as the Real Deal. He had a 95-yard interception and also was a few yards away from another. That was two interceptions for Young and can't forget to mention his ability to tackle and cover in man or zone. A really versatile prospect that'll be at a Power 5 school.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/polk_way/status/1715529594185351593?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/polk_way/status/1715529594185351593?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cori Smith | DB | 2024 | Seminole | @GoofyCori11</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats:</strong> 65 total tackles, 3.0 TFL, 2.0 INTs, 5.0 pass deflections&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A DOG and versatile prospect with great upside who leads his team in multiple categories as a defensive back: total tackles, INTs, and pass deflections.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/goofycori11/status/1614447405415399431?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/goofycori11/status/1614447405415399431?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Vern Woodward III | Class of 2024 | Winter Park | @_vern1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>20 total tackles, 2 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was good to see the rising senior Woodward for the first time. The Illinois commit looks the part as he has a good frame and size to be a playmaker in various spots on the defense. Has the physical attributes combined with the mentality to help in the box but does have good hips and coverage skills for the corner position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Recent Offers: Illinois Commit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hudl: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15038057/6366e57a9676cd0beca1e874"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15038057/6366e57a9676cd0beca1e874</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaydon Williams | DB | 2024 | Bartow | @863_jayy1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the world of high school football, few players are as versatile and dynamic as senior defensive back Jaydon Williams. He has been a key piece for (6-1) Bartow High School this season, displaying his ability to excel at multiple positions on the field. At 5-11, 181 pounds, he's a true swiss army knife, capable of making a big impact wherever needed.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/9090599/64fc89d62348af12cc7fc3dd"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/9090599/64fc89d62348af12cc7fc3dd</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1249091' first='Jaelen' last='Waters'] | DB | Class of 2026 | Armwood | @Jaelen_waters9</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>20 total tackles, 2 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's already been established by PRZ that Waters will be a big-time DB prospect at the next level. The rising sophomore has provided solid coverage against tough squads this season and even recorded some game-changing interceptions/pass breakups.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/jaelen_waters9/status/1718288658078331048?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/jaelen_waters9/status/1718288658078331048?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>CJ Cresser | DB | 2026 | CAI | @CJCressser</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What a way to put yourself on the map. Cresser has provided solid coverage throughout the season in both man and zone coverages. It's the developing IQ at the position that separates him from prospects his age.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/polk_way/status/1715537764970533326?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/polk_way/status/1715537764970533326?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Xavion Griffin | DB | Class of 2024 | Vero Beach | @xaviongriffin15</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One thing that solidifies a reliable defensive back is the swagger and ability to walk the walk after talking the talk. Griffin was easily the most vocal kid at the camp but was dominant during the 1v1 period, getting about 10 reps or more because he was ready to go. Really good coverage skills and recovery speed to make plays on the ball. I like his game and will have eyes on him as the fall season approaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"19px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:19px">Best of the Rest: *REAL DEAL BALLERS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='742923' first='Ashton' last='Hampton'] | ATH | 2024 | FSUHS | @A2hton_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>40 total tackles, 3 INT, 2.0 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/a2hton_/status/1702868359719653523?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/a2hton_/status/1702868359719653523?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1128534' first='Maliki' last='Wright'] | ATH | 2025 | Dr. Phillips | @Malikiwright1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: 58 total tackles, 2.0 INTs, 4.0 TFL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826434' first='Ivan' last='Taylor'] | DB | 2025 | West Orange | @ivantay2four1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Milton Garcia | DB | 2024 | Cypress Creek | @MiltonGracia5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>10 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/miltongracia5/status/1573827795305873409?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/miltongracia5/status/1573827795305873409?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25Sm</strong><strong><em>TQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404055' first='Tavoy' last='Feagin'] | DB | 2024 | Carrollwood Day | @feagin_tavoy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>7 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/feagin_tavoy/status/1700927698019696727?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/feagin_tavoy/status/1700927698019696727?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leroy Roker | DB | 2024 | Bishop Verot | @LeroyRoker10</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>6 INTs&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/h2_recruiting/status/1717638952750895315?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/h2_recruiting/status/1717638952750895315?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='949291' first='Quentin' last='Taylor'] | DB | 2024 | Lake Minneola | @QuentinT_3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/quentint_3/status/1659902895389540353?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/quentint_3/status/1659902895389540353?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='740659' first='Cai' last='Bates'] | Class of 2024 | Edgewater | @bates_cai</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4-Star Prospect with 40+ offers.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15990396/6383daae0c539b0ce4b6fbb0">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15990396/6383daae0c539b0ce4b6</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1221454' first='Shareef' last='Jackson'] | DB | 2026 | Raines | @DREAMSJ23</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>7 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/dreamsj23/status/1713708972174197085?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/dreamsj23/status/1713708972174197085?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rashad Godfrey | DB | 2024 | Armwood | @RashadGodfreyJr</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>33 total tackles, 1 INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/rashadgodfreyjr/status/1718261110875304059?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/rashadgodfreyjr/status/1718261110875304059?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='404163' first='Kensley' last='Faustin'] | DB | 2024 | Naples | @FaustinKensley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 stats: 46 total tackles, 5.0 TFL, 3 INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='222904' first='Trenton' last='Gummer'] | DB | Class of 2026 | Bishop Moore | @trentongummer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>Targets - 50 Allowed Catches - 8 | Allowed Yards: 97 | Allowed TDs: 0 | PBUs: 13 | INTs: 5 | 32 total tackles&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hudl: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16117774/633424ccbee111095c5bce49"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16117774/633424ccbee111095c5bce49</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Micah Ragin | DB | 2024 | Tocoi Creek | @MicahRagin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>5 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16370602/637510d2d21af40e70b6db22"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16370602/637510d2d21af40e70b6db22</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jonah Cali | DB | 2024 | Lake Minneola | @Jonah_Cali</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15298795/65218243f56a7d044479ccf7"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15298795/65218243f56a7d044479ccf7</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaylin Allen | DB | 2024 | Godby | @JaylinAllen_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>7 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/jaylinallen_/status/1706136779860873722?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/jaylinallen_/status/1706136779860873722?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Anthony Franklin | DB | 2024 | Lake Minneola | @AntFranklinII</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15970517/652b3d12ab9ce801ec98eb95"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15970517/652b3d12ab9ce801ec98eb95</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TJ Clayton | DB | 2025 | Lake Mary | @iamtj2x</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>41 total tackles, 2 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16915968/6517a44a90f95c178c53f22c"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16915968/6517a44a90f95c178c53f22c</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1134246' first='Juan' last='Berchal'] | DB | 2025 | Seminole | @JuanBerchal</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>29 total tackles, 1 INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16218203/654147c302bc690908f4656a"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16218203/654147c302bc690908f4656a</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Acetron Ealey | DB | 2024 | Ocoee | @AcetronEaley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>4 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/acetronealey/status/1710792277403079149?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/acetronealey/status/1710792277403079149?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Elyjah Gilyard | DB | 2024 |</strong> <strong>Mainlalnd |</strong> <strong>@ElyGilyard1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>17 total tackles, 2 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14824838/653fe32f0c5e68041086aaa7"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14824838/653fe32f0c5e68041086aaa7</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->