Which 2025 DB’s in Alabama will have a breakout year?
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In Alabama, the rich tradition of producing top-tier talent continues to flourish, and the defensive back position is no exception. With the 2025 season on the horizon, the attention turns to identifying the standout defensive backs who are primed for…
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Continue ReadingIn Alabama, the rich tradition of producing top-tier talent continues to flourish, and the defensive back position is no exception. With the 2025 season on the horizon, the attention turns to identifying the standout defensive backs who are primed for breakout performances.
In this scouting report, we take a closer look at the emerging DB prospects in Alabama who have the potential to elevate their game and capture the attention of college recruiters and football enthusiasts alike. Through insightful analysis and expert evaluation, we aim to shine a light on the promising talents who are set to leave a lasting impression on the high school football landscape.
Jason Byrd
Jason Byrd
Shows quick feet when backpedaling to depth in high zones, with adequate fluidity when flipping his hips. Has the sort of polished recognition skills you’d expect given his experience. Does a good job of staying over the top of route combinations to limit big plays. Very willing to come up and support the run, diagnosing pretty quickly. Shows good toughness to take on blocks, with good extension.
Xavier Boswell
Xavier Boswell
Strong natural feel for the game, with good recognition skills and instincts. Quick, clean footwork in his backpedal or when bailing to a spot in zone. Shows some twitchy traits in coverage and can squeeze the stem when pattern-matching. Fluid player with clean transitions and good speed to turn and run with opponents down the seams. Reads the quarterback’s eyes well and has the speed to make it out to the sidelines. Closes fast to undercut and break up throws or deliver big hits.
Active with his hands to work through traffic and get to the football. Nice lateral quickness to shuffle and fill in the run game. Gives very good effort in pursuit, and takes solid angles to the ball. Pretty effective tackler with a wide radius. Processes route combinations effectively from zone; good decision-maker on the back end. Gets physical with opposing receivers at the line of scrimmage when working from the slot, and uses his length well to stay connected.
Ahmir White
Ahmir White
Patiently reads his keys to avoid being caught out of position; conservative temperament should appeal to “bend, don’t break” defenses. Solid base and good knee-bend in off-coverage. Has some power in his hands to disrupt receivers from off-coverage. Uses his hands well to feel routes developing and stay connected through the stem. Does a good job of squeezing in-breaking routes. Transitions look clean. On-ball production has been solid.
Energetic player with a physical temperament and some explosive movement skills. Clean footwork and good balance from his backpedal. Looks fluid when transitioning and flipping his hips; moves like a cornerback. Shows quick reaction times and clean transitions to drive on a spot when playing man coverage from the slot. Was even asked to take a few snaps as a boundary corner during the games reviewed. Uses his hands well to feel routes and stay connected in man, squeezing routes well at the stem.