2023 Fab 50: The Defensive Backs
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All told, the five selections at defensive back in the Prep RedZone Fab 50 piled up 33 interceptions. Let us repeat that. Thirty-three interceptions. Between five players. In one season. Yes, the best of the best at defensive back –…
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Continue ReadingAll told, the five selections at defensive back in the Prep RedZone Fab 50 piled up 33 interceptions.
Let us repeat that.
Thirty-three interceptions. Between five players. In one season. Yes, the best of the best at defensive back – two true corners, two safeties and a for all intents and purposes and linebacker hybrid – were great and picking off passes. But it only tells part of the story.
Because the following guys also recorded 280.5 total tackles and developed into even more than their teams initially expected them to do. One of the safeties turned into an interception machine. One of the corners contributed more tackles after opponents elected to not throw in his direction.
In short, they found new ways to elevate their games.
School: Greenville
Class: 2025
Position: Corner
Notables: Five interceptions, three pass break-ups, 26.5 tackles, defensive touchdown, tackle for loss, 11 career interceptions
School: Hartsville
Class 2025
Position: Safety
Notables: Class 4A All-State, 98.5 total tackles, six tackles for loss, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries, defensive touchdown
School: South Florence
Class: 2024
Position: Safety
Notables: Class 4A Lower State Defensive Player of the Year, 63 total tackles, six tackles for loss, four interceptions, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, defensive touchdown
School: Chester
Class: 2024
Position: Corner
Notables: 13 interceptions, nine pass break-ups, 34 total tackles, four multi-interception games, 630 receiving yards, six touchdowns
School: Westside
Class: 2025
Position: Safety
Notables: Nine interceptions, six pass break-ups, 58.5 total tackles, blocked punt, nine receptions, 130 receiving yards, 12 career interceptions