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2025 DB’s to look out for next season

2025 DB’s to look out for next season
CJ Marable
CJ Marable January 30, 2024 @ 09:22 AM
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We like to help you guys stay on point with who is going to be the next big thing. We enjoy introducing you to guys you have never heard of. There are a few guys that we can introduce you all to this year. We are going to start out with some skilled positions, and then go on to the trenches. First, we start off with the DB's. Let's check it out.

Jason Byrd

Jason Byrd

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 160
POS DB
CLASS 2025

Jason Byrd

School: Leroy
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Xavier Boswell

Xavier Boswell

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 155
POS DB
CLASS 2026

Xavier Boswell

School: Trinity Presbyterian
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Braden Holsonback

Braden Holsonback

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 160
POS DB
CLASS 2025

Braden Holsonback

School: Guntersville
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Dee Cutts

Dee Cutts

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 180
POS DB
CLASS 2025

Dee Cutts

School: Montevallo
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Dawson Mewbourn

Dawson Mewbourn

HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 179
POS DB
CLASS 2025

Dawson Mewbourn

School: West Limestone
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