Five Up-and-Coming DBs to Watch
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The class of 2025 is on the recruiting clock, but that does not mean recruiting is not moving for the underclassmen. This article will briefly look at five young defensive backs with the potential to develop into elite prospects for…
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Continue ReadingThe class of 2025 is on the recruiting clock, but that does not mean recruiting is not moving for the underclassmen.
This article will briefly look at five young defensive backs with the potential to develop into elite prospects for college programs.
Dallas Dudley
Dallas Dudley
Dudley is a talented player with a high ceiling. He is a patient corner whose motor-mirror technique is textbook because of his active feet, proper eye placement, and leverage discipline during the receiver’s release. His impressive athleticism and fluidity in his hips enable him to maintain his positioning to the receiver through breaks. Dudley is a radar newcomer poised for a breakout junior season, making him a player to know early.
Davis is a young play-making athlete on the verge of having a breakout junior season. His athleticism and instincts make him a ball-hawking free safety. His speed and ability to read the field help him do a fantastic job of staying over the top and covering significant ground. He is the type of athlete who can be utilized in all phases of the game, giving him significant upside as a potential recruit. Davis had an impressive sophomore season, putting him on pace to have a junior season that will make him a widely-known prospect.
Modrzewski is an athlete who has started to come out of his shell as a strong safety. He has a solid frame that checks the eye-test box, and he is only going to get bigger. His playing style consists of the explosiveness and speeded needed to play in coverage and the physicality needed to defend against the run. Modrzewski is a significant part of a very talented 2027 class, making him a young prospect to add to the radar now.
Chase Richie
Chase Richie
Richie is a young star in the making. He is a tough competitor with ideal size, physicality, and athleticism. His length, instincts, physicality, and fluidity in his hips make him an ideal candidate for the safety and nickel positions. Richie is an outstanding two-way player who stands out for all of the right reasons, putting him in a category with top-tier prospects.
Colt Lettis
Colt Lettis
Lettis is a young player who has shown the potential to emerge as a diamond in the rough in recruiting. He is a high-IQ kid whose football awareness grows with every rep. He has a long frame with ground-covering strides and a ball-hawking wingspan. Lettis is a downhill hitter who thrives on his physicality and natural ability to make plays on the ball. Keep an eye out for this prospect.