New Jersey 2028 Watchlist Vol.1 – Defensive Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first installment of the&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/01/2028-new-jersey-watchlist-vol-1-is-live/">New Jersey 2028 Watchlist is LIVE!</a></strong>&nbsp;Volume 1 of this list features nearly 150 prospects, has been released.&nbsp;<strong>It is not a complete list and is being updated weekly, behind the scenes</strong>.&nbsp;There will be multiple official updates leading up to mid-August, when this 2028 class starts being considered high school prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at the seatbelts that made the initial list, in alphabetical order.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["987679"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"– Played for Brick Cityrnrn– Won AYF National Championship as a 7th graderrnrnA rocked up corner with the build of an action figure right now. As sure of a tackler as defensive back, that you will find anywhere in the country in this 2028 class. Will not hesitate to take out the knees of anyone who has the ball. Can also be used in the return game on special teams. Only thing lacking right now is height, which is average.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["992003"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"- Played for Matawan/Silk Cityrnrn- Well-traveled athlete who goes everywhere in the state to competernrnA reclassed kid that has gone from being very good last year, to one of the best in the state this season. Could probably be listed as an athlete, but I take a special liking to him in the secondary. He has good natural instincts and uses his eyes well in the secondary. Covers a good amount of ground in quick order, when deciding to attack the ball/man.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["916571"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"- Played for Silk Cityrnrn- Already hearing from Rutgers, other schoolsrnrnEvans is a proven stud on the outside as a true corner back.  He's a confident kid that isn't afraid to put his toes up on the line and play press coverage against anybody in the state. Great hips allow him to turn and run stride for stride with most. Suffered a leg injury as a seventh-grader that derailed most of his season, but he's more than made up for it.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["987732"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"- Played for Brick Cityrnrn– Won AYF National Championship as a 7th graderrnrnAnother one of those kids that took a lot of reps against some of the best competition in the country over the last few years. Took his fair share of bumps, but turned the corner a bit this year. Needs to start to trust himself when getting physical at the line. 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Understands limitations with height and balances when to go for the INT or simply knock it down.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":[972833],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"- Played for Millvillernrn- South Jersey Track and Field State ChampionrnrnIn full disclosure, I have not seen him play live yet; But on film, Jones is my top defensive back in New Jersey for this 2028 class. Was clocked at a 11.20 in the 100m last spring and has only gotten faster. Jones hits better than most linebackers, runs faster than most running backs and plays with bad intentions on every snap. Versatile enough to play corner or safety right now. He's going to be a special one.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1141063"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"- Played for East Orangernrn- Has shadowed at many top private high schools in the staternrnEast Orange has a reputation for being a rougher neighborhood, but has also produced some talented defensive backsu002du002dnamely Jabrill Peppers (1st round pick in 2017, currently on New England Patriots) and (3rd round pick in 2017, currently on Buffalo Bills). Lawrence has all the makings of following in their footsteps. Comes with great speed and long legs as a safety, to help him cover ground.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["835479"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"- Played for Silk Cityrnrn- Has an identical twin brotherrnrnOn the short side right now, but very quick and dangerous on the field. Another East Orange native thriving. Very fast and versatile on the field. Could easily see him playing corner or slot on the next level. Scrappy kid that can play in trail all the way across the field to bait quarterbacks, but can then turn on the jets to catch up and punch the ball away.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":8,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-659f0e1834558"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Defensive Backs That Could Slide Onto The Watchlist</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1020725' first='Deven' last='Love']</strong> | St. Barts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1020966' first='Dominic' last='Rodriguez'] </strong>| St. Barts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1051364' first='Demani' last='Sutherland']</strong> | Newark</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->