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2025 Lone Star Defensive Backs to Watch in 2024

2025 Lone Star Defensive Backs to Watch in 2024
Tom Tabler
Tom Tabler December 28, 2023 @ 04:05 PM
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Markel Ford
Markel Ford 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB | 2026
TX
Gil Jackson
Gil Jackson 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB | 2025
TX
Maliek Hawkins
Maliek Hawkins 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB | 2025
TX
Javion Holiday
Javion Holiday 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB | 2025
TX
CJ Wells
CJ Wells 5'9" | 165 lbs | DB | 2025
TX
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defensive side of the ball has become one of the most important components of a team over the years. Over the years, the offensive side of the ball has become more high-powered. In this article, we are going to highlight some prospects in the secondary with the potential to produce strong 2024 football seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='977545' first='Markel' last='Ford']-Safety-Mesquite Horn-6'0” 185-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='977545' first='Markel' last='Ford'] is a safety that has no problem at all separating the ball from the ball carrier. He is impressive at playing the ball while it is in the air. Ford reads the opposing quarterback well and can force him into making mistakes with the football. He has the speed to get off of blocks and pull down the ball carrier. Ford has racked up scholarship offers over the past few months and is a player to watch out for next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='693019' first='Gil' last='Jackson']-Cornerback-George Ranch-6'2” 177-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='693019' first='Gil' last='Jackson'] is a cornerback that does an impressive job of reading the play as it is developing. The George Ranch defensive back has a knack for making plays on the football. He has a good sense of timing and can either deflect the pass or take it in the opposite direction. Jackson is a dangerous prospect with the ball in his hands and he is a player to watch out for in the secondary next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='281625' first='CJ' last='Wells']-Cornerback-Mesquite Horn-5'9” 165-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Mesquite Horn secondary is loaded with talented prospects in the defensive secondary. Wells has good speed, and he uses it well to always be around the football. He does a great job of making plays on the ball and has the hands to pick off passes. Wells is a cornerback to watch out for next season. He has the potential to have a big season for Horn.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='281640' first='Javion' last='Holiday']-Cornerback-Duncanville-6'1” 170-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='281640' first='Javion' last='Holiday'] is a versatile prospect that can play all over the defensive secondary for Duncanville. Holiday is not afraid to get physical with opposing wide receivers. He hits hard enough that he can separate the ball from the ball carrier. Holiday is a ball hawk and a playmaker in the secondary. With 15 scholarship offers to his credit, Holiday is a prospect to watch out for next season for Duncanville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='688696' first='Maliek' last='Hawkins']-Cornerback-Frisco Emerson-6'1” 180-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Frisco Emerson defensive back does an impressive job of playing the football while it is in the air. Hawkins is a player that can make plays on the football. He will pick off passes and take it the other direction. Hawkins is a prospect to watch out for next season. He has the ability to cause plenty of headaches for opposing secondaries next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The defensive side of the ball has become one of the most important components of a team over the years. Over the years, the offensive side of the ball has become more high-powered. In this article, we are going to highlight some prospects in the secondary with the potential to produce strong 2024 football seasons.

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