Arkansas Top Defensive Back Prospects in 2024:
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The talent of the defensive back position in the state of Arkansas right now is highly sought after. In each class, you will find athleticism, versatility, reaction, fluidity or all of the above. Each of these defensive backs are Saturday…
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Continue ReadingThe talent of the defensive back position in the state of Arkansas right now is highly sought after. In each class, you will find athleticism, versatility, reaction, fluidity or all of the above. Each of these defensive backs are Saturday worthy and have the skillset to dominate at the next level. Here are ten defensive backs that you should keep an eye on during the 2024 season.
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- 6-Foot
- 180 Pounds
- Defensive Back
- Class of 2025
Little Rock Parkview defensive back Omarion Robinson is currently rated a 4-star prospect by ESPN & 247 Sports. He is the 1st rated overall player and 1st overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. Robinson display good footwork, with excellent hip fluidity in his back pedal and transitions. His fluid movements allow him to key on the receiver and make a play on the ball. Demonstrates how to read and react to break on the ball quickly and effectively. Sticks to the wide receiver hips like glue. Robinson already has a ton of offers and after one more solid season, I expect more to come in.
Note – Multi Position Athlete
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- 6-Foot-1
- 200 Pounds
- Defensive Back
- Class of 2025
Bauxite defensive back Marcus Wimberly is rated a 4-star prospect and is currently receiving a lot of interest at the next level. He is the 5th rated overall player and 2nd overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. Wimberly is a true hard nose hitting d-back with his quick diagnostic skills to break on the ball and make a play. Quick twitch in the hips with a solid build, showing great feel in zone coverage at the back end. Wimberly has the versatility to move inside the box or in the deep thirds. Keep your eye on him during the 2024 season.
Note – 4.4 40
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- 6-Foot
- 185 Pounds
- Defensive Back
- Class of 2025
Alma defensive back Cash Farris Cash Farris 6’0″ | 185 lbs | DB Alma | 2025 State AR is currently receiving multiple interests at the next level as his recruitment is starting to pick up. He is the 12th rated overall player and 3rd overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. Farris displays great diagnostic skills in the deep thirds at the safety spot. Quick read and react ability when breaking on the ball and disrupting the pass. Good hip transitions when reacting to a wide receiver break and clamping the route. Showcases his hard-hitting ability with impressive ball tracking skills. I expect offers to pick up drastically by the end of his senior season.
Note – 71 tackles & 9 PBU’s.
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- 6-Foot-2
- 185 Pounds
- Defensive Back
- Class of 2026
Sylvan Hills defensive back Tari Ransom Jr Tari Ransom Jr 6’2″ | 185 lbs | DB Sylvan Hills | 2026 State AR . brings good ball skills with athleticism. He is the 16th rated overall player and 1st overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. Ransom displays great diagnostic skills, quickly reading and reacting, breaking on the ball to make a play. Plays with aggression and has good feel in both man and zone coverage. Good open field tackling with good awareness. Ransom is someone you should watch in 2024.
Note – 3.0 GPA
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- 6-Foot-2
- 180 Pounds
- Defensive Back
- Class of 2026
Little Rock Central defensive back Pleas Gray Pleas Gray 6’2″ | 180 lbs | DB Little Rock Central | 2026 State AR is starting to pick up steam in the recruitment process. He is the 35th rated overall player and 2nd overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. Gray displays good fluidity and awareness on the boundary. Has the transition skills to turn and run while staying in the hip pocket of the receiver and locking him down. Good read and react ability when the ball is in the air while instantly making a play on the ball. Gray is a riser and someone you should keep an eye on.
Note – 3.0 GPA / 4.5 40
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- 6-Foot
- 175 Pounds
- Defensive Back
- Class of 2026
Pine Bluff defensive back Brayon Stigger brings you run support with lockdown help in the secondary. He is the 99th rated overall player and 3rd overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. Stigger displays solid read and react ability, flying downhill to make a play in run support. Good open space tackling with solid form. Good ball tracking skills with the ability to high point in contest and force a PBU. He is another Riser to watch during the 2024 season.
Note – Multi Sport Athlete
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- 6-Foot
- 160 Pounds
- Defensive Back
- Class of 2025
Maumelle defensive back Keytrone Green Keytrone Green 5’11” | 160 lbs | DB North Little Rock | 2025 State AR brings athleticism and a sideline-to-sideline motor to the secondary. He is the 21st rated overall player and 4th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. Displays good diagnostic skills as he can key in on the quarterback’s eyes, read and then react instantly. Good hip fluidity to transition and run, sticking with his man in zone. Good ball tracking skills to force a PBU. Attacks downhill in run support with impressive open field tackling. Green is someone you should expect to start receiving offers soon.
Note – Multi Position Athlete
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- 6-Foot
- 190 Pounds
- Defensive Back
- Class of 2025
Elkins High defensive back Davian Hall Davian Hall 6’0″ | 190 lbs | DB Elkins | 2025 State AR brings physicalness and athleticism to the position. He is the 25th rated overall player and 5th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. Hall has the ability to be physical at the LOS with every receiver (Good in Press Man). Displays good ability to back pedal and switch his hips to run with his man down field. Sees the field well with his read and react ability. Very good open field tackler and block shedding ability on the outside. Hall is someone that will pick up tons of interest and offers by the end of the 2024 season.
Note – 4.68 40 / 3.8 GPA
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- 6-Foot-3
- 170 Pounds
- Defensive Back
- Class of 2025
Prescott defensive back Decari Prater Decari Prater 6’3″ | 180 lbs | DB Prescott | 2025 State AR is a 3-star recruit on Rivals that brings impressive athleticism. He is the 29th rated overall player and 6th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. Prater displays speed, fluidity and awareness on the boundary when covering his man. Good read and react ability in man and zone coverage, rotating through the secondary. A true ball hawk when the ball is in the air, forcing multiple turnovers. Excited to watch Prater during the 2024 season.
Note – 3.8 GPA
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- 5-Foot-10
- 170 Pounds
- Defensive Back
- Class of 2025
Joe T. Robinson defensive back Michael Hayes is a lockdown, hard hitting corner in the secondary. He is the 38th rated overall player and 8th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. Hayes plays with a high motor, full speed at all times, demonstrating his ability to stick with his man on all short, intermediate and deep routes. Great hip fluidity, switching his hips quickly and showcasing his read and react skills, while breaking downhill. He’s a guy you can trust on the boundary to consistently make a play. I truly expect Hayes to start receiving offers soon.
Note – 4.49 40