Tuscaloosa Top DB’s To Know
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is home to numerous high schools that offer a variety of sports programs, including football. In this scouting report, we will take a closer look at the top defensive backs (DB) from the area’s high schools, providing an…
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Continue ReadingTuscaloosa, Alabama, is home to numerous high schools that offer a variety of sports programs, including football. In this scouting report, we will take a closer look at the top defensive backs (DB) from the area’s high schools, providing an in-depth analysis of their skills and strengths. Our goal is to help coaches and recruiters make informed decisions when evaluating these talented players for their teams.
Quilen Hale
Quilen Hale
Hale had 21 solo tackles, 37 assisted tackles, two tackles for loss and one interception. Solid mirror ability in both press and off-man. His fluid hips allow him adjust to receiver’s tempo and easily turn and run. Rarely gives up leverage off the line with excellent mirror ability. Used often as a press corner he can stick a release with an off-hand jam. Has the speed to stay in phase on vertical routes and can locate the ball. He will show an occasional whiff on the ball in phase but wins most battles for the ball.
Banks wrapped up the 2023 season with 14.5 tackles. Fluid easy movement allows him to mirror route breaks and quickly plant and close with the ball in the air. Can be physical at the line with an off-hand jam while ignoring first move away from leverage. As a zone defender has a feel for spacing and balancing routes in overlapping zones. Has the speed to stay in phase on vertical routes.
Kevin Montgomery
Kevin Montgomery
Montgomery tallied up 31 solo tackles in 2023 along with 18 pass breakups and two forced fumbles. He shows a deliberate pedal and usually maintains cushion and times transitioning to lateral and turn and run. In press he flashes an off-hand jam to disrupt release. Solid short area agility he shows excellent instincts in zone coverage. Adept at hard corner technique. Balances multiple receivers in overlapping zones and is sudden to break with the ball in the air. Remarkable ball skills he anticipates the throw with vision to read the delivery key and ability to high point the ball. Gets to the catch point and wins most 50/50 battles.
Jesiah Rainer
Jesiah Rainer
Rainer had 65 solo tackles, 23 assisted tackles, five tackles for loss and one sack during his sophomore campaign. Has been a dominant player at times. In press he rarely gives up leverage and shows eye discipline keeping his focus on the receiver. Smooth movement with solid footwork in most transitions. In off coverage he often plays with a big cushion but is sudden reacting with the ball in the air. Solid zone defender showing ability to balance multiple routes and close voids in zones. Has a knack for reading the delivery key and breaking on the ball.