Defensive Backs Headed To NAIA Programs Grab The Spotlight

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Kansas continues to feature Kansas athletes who have signed with college football programs, but who are not among our currently 330 players ranked in the Class of 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a sixth report on soon-to-be ranked talent.&nbsp; This group of eight athletes all are defensive backs who have committed to play for NAIA programs in Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1183296' first='Nehemiah' last='Fleming'],</strong> DB, 5'10” 165, Wichita East (Bethany)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fleming is a shut-down corner with quick hands and quick feet. He has committed to play for the Bethany Swedes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1183297' first='Devon' last='Hamilton']</strong>, DB, 5'8” 140, Free State (Baker)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hamilton had a bunch of offers but has selected the Baker Wildcats to be his future program. He is expected to play in the defensive backfield for the Wildcats but could play on either side of the ball. He finished his senior season with 31 catches for 500 yards and seven touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1183299' first='Jax' last='Heneha'],</strong> DB, 5'10”, 140, Hutchinson (Bethany)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Swedes are excited about the signing of Heneha. The Salthawk defender racked up 72 total tackles during his senior campaign. He could be a future ball hawk for the Swedes as he finished with four interceptions and one fumble recovery last fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1183300' first='JJ' last='Jarrett'],</strong> DB, 5'8”, 150, KC Piper (Baker)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jarrett can cover with the best of them and could end up being a special teams contributor for the Baker Wildcats.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1183302' first='DeShawn' last='Johnson'],</strong> DB, 5'9”, 160, Shawnee Mission Northwest (MidAmerica Nazarene)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson is a speedy and bouncy defensive back. He won't be traveling far as he heads from Shawnee Mission Northwest to MidAmerica Nazarene.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1183303' first='Thomas' last='McIntyre']</strong>, DB, 5'9”, 165, Wamego (Ottawa)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McIntyre is a multiple-sport prospect from Wamego. He also plays baseball but has decided to play college football for the Ottawa Braves. McIntyre has strong and quick hands which he utilizes to break up passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1183304' first='Trey' last='Williams'],</strong> DB, 5'8”, 170, Blue Valley Northwest (MidAmerica Nazarene)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams has great football instincts and can run with just about anyone. He finished with 25 total tackles during his senior campaign. He could for a spot right away for the Pioneers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1183306' first='Xzaiver' last='Woods']</strong>, DB, 6'0”, 175, Olathe North (Benedictine)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Woods is a slick athlete who also competes in track and field for the Owls. He is headed north to play for the Benedictine Ravens. He could be a key factor as a return man for Benedictine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->